The Friday Checkout: Does Lidl US have a CEO problem?

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  Inside the Store: Save Mart’s new look

  A banner executive shared how customer data influenced the significant changes made to a California store as the grocer’s parent company looks to revamp its entire fleet.

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  Walmart operations execs latest to leave amid leadership shakeup

  John Furner has reshaped his team since taking over from Doug McMillon as the retail giant’s chief executive earlier this year.

  Corporate Operations

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  Top Kroger human resources official to retire

  Tim Massa, who has worked for Kroger for 16 years, is the latest in a string of senior executives who have decided to depart the grocer following the arrival of CEO Greg Foran earlier in 2026.

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  King Kullen promotes 3 executives

  Frank Vassallo, a 36-year veteran of the Long Island grocery chain, is now senior vice president of store operations, while two other employees are taking on broader roles in merchandising.

  Corporate Operations

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  Lidl US appoints new CEO

  Alan Barry, currently the discount grocer’s chief operating officer, will assume his new role in July.

  Corporate Operations

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  Kroger loses another senior executive

  Company veteran Valerie Jabbar, who was SVP of retail divisions, recently retired.

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  Opinion

  Disruptive new fees will force strategic decisions on much more than packaging

  Legislation passed in multiple states that makes grocers bear the cost of waste management for packaging used for their own brands poses a critical challenge, write consultants for AlixPartners.

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  Column

  The Friday Checkout: Kroger’s CEO wants to close the gap with low-price retailers

  Greg Foran told Bloomberg the supermarket chain is preparing to roll out sweeping price cuts as it takes aim at Walmart, Costco and Aldi.

  Corporate Operations

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  Grocery trade groups praise EPA deregulation of refrigeration compliance

  The agency extended compliance deadlines for the use of hydrofluorocarbons, drawing approval from FMI and the National Grocers Association.

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  Q&A

  Ahold Delhaize USA’s head of private label talks strategy

  Abby Cook, the grocer’s newly appointed SVP of Own Brands, shares why its store brands continue to outpace the rest of its assortment in sales and volume.

  Corporate Operations

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  Walmart ramps up price cuts

  The retailer’s price reductions now reach 7,200 products — but high fuel prices could eventually put pressure on those investments.

  Corporate Operations

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  H-E-B to spend $700M on supply chain expansion

  The Texas grocer identified a site it owns in San Antonio as a possible home for new and expanded facilities that could begin operations by 2028.

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  Column

  Number Sense: Grocers’ reliance on pharmacy sales has become a big headache

  Supermarket chains have for years looked to pharmacy revenue to drive top-line growth. The Inflation Reduction Act is upending that strategy.

  Store Operations

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  3 key figures from Kroger’s annual report

  The retailer’s 2025 fiscal year highlights the company’s improvements to not only its financial performance but also its labor efforts.

  Corporate Operations

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  Target adds 3K food and beverage items in Q1

  The retailer is working to turn its grocery department “into a reason [shoppers] choose to come to Target,” its merchandising chief told investors.

  Finances & Deals

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  Target taps former Walmart exec as supply chain, logistics chief

  Jeff England, who worked to improve inventory availability at QXO, will join the retailer on May 31 as it seeks to strengthen in-stock reliability.

  Corporate Operations

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  Stop & Shop’s latest price investment focuses on New York and New Jersey

  The Ahold Delhaize USA banner lowered prices on thousands of items weeks after executives told investors it planned to speed up the chain’s price investment rollout.

  Store Operations

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  New York City selects the Bronx for first municipal supermarket

  The 20,000-square-foot store is set to debut next year as part of a pledge by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to open one publicly owned supermarket in each of the city’s five boroughs.

  Corporate Operations

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  Kroger to pay $2.5M in fines, $100M for appliance upgrades due to refrigerant leaks

  The grocery chain has two years to upgrade 600 refrigeration units under a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency.

  Corporate Operations

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  How Instacart is tackling healthy eating hurdles for consumers and retailers

  A new tie-up with Teladoc builds on the grocery technology company’s recent string of partnerships to position itself as a healthcare enablement company.

  Store Operations

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  Another Kroger executive departs

  Eighteen-year veteran Jamie Lancaster just left the grocer, marking at least the second senior-level leader to exit since Greg Foran became CEO.

  Corporate Operations

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  Sprouts sets sights on Ohio

  The specialty grocer confirmed it has signed a lease for the state’s inaugural store, which it plans to open in 2028.

  Corporate Operations

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  Albertsons launches AI-powered produce inspection tool

  The proprietary system enables faster, more consistent grading of strawberries and other fresh items in line with the grocer’s quality standards.

  Technology

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  Grocery Outlet improves sales but CEO is ‘not satisfied’ with performance

  The discounter has worked to reshape its value perception but still needs to improve its in-store experience, its top executive told investors.

  Finances & Deals

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  Allegiance names new CEO, acting chairman of the board

  Jason Ferreira’s appointment is part of the independent grocery co-op board’s succession plan.

  Corporate Operations

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