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    Jewel-Osco president retires

    Thomas Lofland has stepped down less than a year after assuming leadership of the Albertsons banner.

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    4 key takeaways about Albertsons’ performance

    The grocer’s sales are under pressure, but the company is making progress on key fronts as it pursues a turnaround, its CEO told investors.

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    Albertsons looks to keep lower-income shoppers from defecting to discounters

    “Our biggest leakage is to the big players — to Walmart, Amazon and to some degree Aldi,” CEO Susan Morris said during an earnings call.

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    New Jersey bans dynamic pricing

    The legislation also puts a one-year pause on the new adoption of ESLs by retailers while the state studies the tech.

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    Schnucks turns to agentic AI shopping assistant

    The tool will give customers a personalized shopping experience that supports their health and wellness preferences.

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    The Friday Checkout: Is Albertsons ripe for a potential suitor?

    The grocer’s stock price hit an all-time low this week after it reported weak quarterly results and announced a drive to improve its performance.

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    Albertsons announces new operating model, president’s retirement after weak Q1

    The grocery company is consolidating 11 divisions into four regions and said Sharon McCollam, its president and CFO, will retire later this year.

    Updated July 23, 2026
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    Hy-Vee introduces rapid online ordering options

    The regional grocer’s customers can now select in-store pickup or delivery in as fast as 30 minutes.

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    Pardon the Disruption: What’s missing from grocers’ value playbook?

    Consumers are cutting back on the amount of groceries they buy, and there’s no relief in sight. Here are a few thoughts on what else retailers can do to stem the tide.

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    Shoppers are buying less meat, data shows

    Customers purchased fewer pounds of fresh and processed proteins, including beef, bacon and lamb, in June as prices continued to rise.

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    Wakefern redesigns packaging for Wholesome Pantry brand

    The company said the new look will make it easier for customers to spot goods carrying the private label and identify key product attributes.

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    Giant promotes e-commerce head to VP of marketing

    The Ahold Delhaize USA banner promoted Gregg Dorazio to the role, highlighting the grocer’s efforts to capitalize on its digital operations.

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    Maryland joins states issuing chip-enabled EBT cards

    The upgraded payment method will help to reduce fraud and replace legacy magnetic stripe cards, the state’s governor said.

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    Opinion

    How the food industry is optimizing AI investments

    More than half of surveyed retailers and suppliers say that their tech investments are already paying off, writes Leslie G. Sarasin of FMI.

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    Schnucks to shutter sole company-owned warehouse

    The regional grocer announced it will permanently close its Bridgeton, Missouri, facility in March 2027.

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    Grocery volumes contract for fifth consecutive month, report finds

    The number of units sold declined nearly 2% year over year in June, according to an analysis from Bain & Company and NielsenIQ.

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    Ahold Delhaize’s first decade: Key US milestones

    To mark 10 years since Ahold and Delhaize Group combined, Grocery Dive mapped out major changes by the company.

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    Walmart US chief operating officer to depart

    Leadership shake-ups are continuing at the mass retailer about five months after John Furner formally took over as CEO.

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    The Friday Checkout: Will Kroger’s push into Florida ever materialize?

    The supermarket chain’s Harris Teeter banner reportedly canceled an expansion plan in the state, highlighting the difficulty for grocers of building scale in new regions.

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    Instacart acquires shelf-scanning technology startup

    The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.

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    Walmart touts some of its lowest back-to-school pricing since 2019

    The retailer also debuted a new grocery-focused college basket for under $35.

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    AWG appoints new CFO

    Kelly Kauffman will join the company next week, succeeding Gary Koch, who is retiring after 30 years with the grocery co-op.

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    Number Sense: Grocers are facing a new reality when it comes to inflation

    While government stats show food prices rising at a modest pace, high energy costs and other economic pressures point to a challenging road ahead.

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    Inside the Store: Aldi enters the heart of New York City

    The Times Square store packs in all the discounter’s classic offerings, from private brands to household essentials.

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    Save Mart, Lucky roll out their largest-ever fuel discount

    The promotion, which offers savings of up to $1 per gallon, comes as grocers lean into gas discounts and other deals to help customers save money.