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Kroger keeps an eye on produce tariff exposure
The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities.
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Amazon Fresh shutters two stores
The company said it is still committed to expanding its brick-and-mortar grocery operations.
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Walmart links with chain to open made-to-order pizza restaurants
Nozzleman Pizza plans to debut locations inside more than a dozen of the retailer’s stores this year.
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Kroger taps former Ahold Delhaize exec to head Dallas Division
Rudy DiPietro is taking over management of the unit from Keith Shoemaker, who is retiring after nearly a half-century with the grocer.
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Egg wholesale prices and consumer demand drop significantly
The USDA’s latest weekly report on the egg market noted, however, that retail egg prices do not yet reflect these trends and demand is expected to remain under pressure until that happens.
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Instacart increases grocery personalization with new AI tech
The grocery technology company unveiled new tools to help better predict customers’ dietary needs and refine product recommendations.
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C&S sues Kroger over $125M termination fee
The wholesaler alleges that the grocer has declined to pay it the agreed-upon fee related to the failure of the Kroger-Albertsons merger.
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Kroger cuts jobs at 84.51°
The layoffs at the grocer’s retail analytics subsidiary reflect an effort by the company to “focus on the key priorities that power our go-to-market strategy,” a spokesperson said.
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How grocers can better cater to Latino shoppers
Grocers need to improve their merchandising with authentic, relevant initiatives to connect with these shoppers, who have buying power of nearly $4 trillion, sources say.
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RFK Jr wants to close a ‘loophole’ in food additive regulation
The Health and Human Services Secretary directed the FDA to consider eliminating a pathway that allowed companies to "self-affirm" whether their ingredients are safe for consumption.
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HelloFresh to close Texas facility, cut nearly 300 jobs
The meal kit company is consolidating its operations in the state as it looks to improve profitability and diversify its offerings.
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EPA deregulation push raises numerous questions for grocers
While trade groups praised the agency saying it will reconsider a rule impacting refrigerant requirements, experts say the announcement is confusing and may not have much impact.
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Younger shoppers are shaking up produce aisles
With a third of shoppers discovering fruits and vegetables on social media, grocers should change up their merchandising tactics to stand out, FMI — The Food Industry Association suggested.
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Battle of the bots: Kroger pilots autonomous inventory scanning robots
The grocer is testing aisle-scanning bots from two different tech firms as it looks to improve inventory management.
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OpinionHow grocers can put the cool in frozen food
Retailers and brands can adopt merchandising tactics like upcycling and education campaigns to show reluctant consumers the value of frozen products, writes Dr. Sophie Attwood of Behavior Global.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: The ghost of Kroger-Albertsons merger haunts the c-store industry
As the owner of 7-Eleven considers a potential deal with fellow titan Couche-Tard, its executives say the failed supermarket combination is a “cautionary tale” about store divestment strategy.
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Grocery prices hold steady as overall inflation declines
Food-at-home prices rose at a 1.9% annual clip in February, well above the pace just a few months ago
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Walmart says it’s unlikely to meet 2025 plastic, recycling targets
This admission follows the retailer noting at the end of last year it would miss 2025 and 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
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Kroger launches e-commerce business unit
Yael Cosset will head the new team as executive vice president and chief digital officer, the grocer announced Tuesday.
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How Sprouts optimized its store selection process
The new model, which prioritizes local over operational expertise, is showing strong results so far, executives said during a Bank of America conference.
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Amazon is merging its convenience and grocery store corporate teams
Combining the teams comes as Amazon Go has struggled to grow while Amazon Fresh has sharply increased its store count recently.
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Grocers see record-high 80M households buy groceries online in February
Aggressive promotions and membership strategies have fueled a sharp increase in e-commerce shopping, particularly delivery, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
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UNFI sees sales rise as efficiency improves
The grocery retailer and wholesaler’s net sales were up by 5% during Q2, driven by its natural products business, while its net loss narrowed.
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Grocery inflation is poised to rise in 2025, experts say
A few categories, like eggs, beef and sweets, are having an outsized impact even as prices for most foods hold steady, according to analysts.
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Krasdale Foods’ longtime CEO dies at 94
Charles A. Krasne, only the second CEO in the company’s history, died last week.
