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Raley’s to pay nearly $400K to settle claims it sold expired drugs
Five California district attorneys accused the grocer of selling expired drugs about six years after the retailer settled similar claims.
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Sponsored by MarsThe scoop on 2025 ice cream trends from Mars
Key insights for grocers navigating the start of ice cream season.
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Whole Foods unveils opening dates for 2 more NYC Daily Shops
The previously announced locations will debut in mid-May and early June, bringing the specialty grocer’s small-format fleet to three.
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Inside Walmart’s aggressive c-store growth plans
After quietly developing its gas station footprint over the past decade, the big box retailer has a refined strategy and is looking to expand quickly, its VP of fuel and convenience says.
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Heritage Grocers continues executive shuffle
Tony’s Fresh Market’s CEO will take on the newly created role of chief transformation officer for the Hispanic grocery company.
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Schnucks tests local products from inaugural incubator
The grocer is introducing 10 brands from the first cohort of its accelerator program for local, diverse-owned businesses.
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Instacart to introduce quality scores for workers
The grocery technology company will provide performance feedback that incorporates factors like the total number of items found, requested refunds and damaged products.
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Trader Joe’s continues its store growth zeal
The specialty grocer opened two locations earlier this month and has 20 more in the pipeline for this year.
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Kroger to close 2 restaurants
The grocer is shuttering Kitchen 1883 eateries in Union, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, but plans to continue operating a third location in a supermarket next to its headquarters.
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Wegmans’ elevated shopping experience goes digital
The East Coast grocer recently launched a “new and improved” website and mobile app with enhanced personalization. Here’s a closer look.
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Target launches fresh florals brand Good Little Garden
The retailer is diversifying its private-label offerings as part of a larger merchandising shift, all amid consumer backlash to changes in its DEI efforts.
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UFCW Local 7 files counterclaims against King Soopers
The union claims the grocer gave it an “ultimatum” that violates the good faith bargaining process.
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SpartanNash names VP of retail operations
Jay Mahabir is joining the grocery retailer and wholesaler from Meijer, where he served as a market director in Michigan.
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Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP
Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but most experts agree they're unlikely to improve health outcomes.
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Ahold Delhaize confirms data stolen after threat group claims credit for November attack
A highly active threat group says it will release stolen information, months after an attack disrupted e-commerce operations at the grocer’s U.S. business.
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Q&AWhy Kroger’s former chief data officer is starting an AI-focused firm
Todd James recently left the grocer’s 84.51° data analysis unit to start a firm that helps companies solve common problems related to artificial intelligence.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Could tariffs give grocers the chance to be heroes?
As the threat of price hikes looms over shoppers and retailers, some chains are taking matters into their own hands.
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Frugalpac’s paper wine bottles scale with Target debut
It’s the first full-scale nationwide rollout of Frugalpac’s paper bottle at a major U.S. retailer, said CEO Malcolm Waugh.
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Instacart expands smart cart advertising to all brand partners
More than 7,000 companies will soon have the ability to extend a single ad campaign across Instacart’s online and in-store platforms.
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Walmart will use geospatial tech to power delivery
The data-science capability redefines the retailer’s delivery maps to expand the channel’s reach and accessibility.
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PCC plans to debut first small-format store in July
The grocery co-op’s new 6,000-square-foot store in downtown Seattle will occupy space previously home to a full-service location.
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Kroger names new SVP of retail divisions
Joe Kelley, currently head of the grocer’s King Soopers & City Markets unit, replaces Kenny Kimball, who will return to his previous post as president of Smith’s.
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Wegmans zips along with store openings in new markets
The grocery chain will soon debut locations in Connecticut as well as Charlotte, North Carolina, and Pittsburgh.
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Giant Food to pilot cancer detection blood test
Nine of the grocer’s stores in Maryland and Virginia will offer screening for multiple cancer types and biomarkers that can help with early detection.
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Albertsons records higher comps, sales as it refines pricing strategy
The retailer expects to see “gradual and incremental improvement in top-line trends in our grocery business” as investments it is making start to pay off, incoming CEO Susan Morris said.
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Colorado blocks grocers from obtaining liquor licenses
While many states have loosened rules on alcohol sales by grocers, Colorado’s governor recently signed a bill that expands restrictions on the types of businesses that may sell liquor.
