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  Ahold Delhaize USA joins Responsible Labor Initiative

  The supermarket chain will help tackle human rights risks in global food and beverage supply chains as a member of the international group.

  Corporate Operations

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  How traditional grocers are trying to narrow the ‘value gap’ with discount competitors

  From price locks to refreshed loyalty programs, grocers like Kroger and ShopRite are moving beyond traditional pricing strategies to win over shoppers.

  Corporate Operations

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  Food City appoints new CFO

  The regional supermarket chain has promoted Paul Cox to take over as finance chief from Eddie Neely, who is retiring.

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  Why loyalty programs can’t afford to overlook aging consumers

  As the U.S. population ages, programs designed for younger shoppers risk alienating their most stable and valuable customers, experts say.

  Technology

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  States seek to recover $10M from Kroger and Albertsons

  The plaintiffs want the grocers to reimburse them for costs incurred in opposing the companies’ effort to merge.

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  Grocery Outlet adds 2 board members

  The discounter grew its board to 12 directors as it grapples with poor financial performance. 

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  Associated Wholesale Grocers names new COO

  Joe Kelley, who will join the cooperative food wholesaler in May, served most recently as senior vice president of retail divisions for Kroger.

  Corporate Operations

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  Hannaford unveils redesigned private label line

  The grocer aimed to create a more consistent look for its store brand with packaging that has “appetite appeal,” its vice president of marketing said in an interview.

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  Ingles Markets pushes back on activist investment firm

  The grocer is urging shareholders to reject a candidate for its board of directors connected with the family that controlled opioid medication maker Purdue Pharma.

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  Gas prices are crimping grocery spending, research finds

  More than a third of respondents to a survey conducted in March said they have cut back on their grocery spending by either trading down or buying less.

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  Ahold Delhaize USA debuts employee app

  ADUSA Connect provides the grocer’s staff with key resources and an “internal social wall” where colleagues can make posts and interact.

  Technology

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  Grocers focus on steep discounts for Easter

  Several major retailers are offering deals and recipes to help make it easier for consumers to plan their festivities.

  Fresh Food

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  BJ’s taps former Sam’s Club exec as chief merchandising officer

  Stephanie Reibling brings nearly five years of experience at the rival club retailer to the role.

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  The Friday Checkout: Can Raley’s still become a super-regional grocer?

  Mike Teel, whose first stint as Raley’s CEO came nearly 30 years ago, will look to provide a spark for a company that’s recently struggled to grow.

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  Q&A

  Albertsons on its ChatGPT ads test and push for retail media transparency

  Liz Roche, VP of media and measurement at Albertsons Media Collective, discussed the strategic thinking behind its AI experiment.

  Technology

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  More than a Store: 4 ways grocers can do more with merch

  Trader Joe’s tote bags are going viral, again. But it isn’t the only grocer capitalizing on logo-bearing goods to fuel consumer loyalty. 

  Center Store

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  UNFI names first chief digital services officer

  The appointment of Alexis Josephs comes as the company focuses on growing its suite of services for retailers and suppliers.

  Corporate Operations

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  10 top grocery executive changes in March

  Ahold Delhaize USA said its CEO will leave in June, Raley’s CEO departed abruptly and Heritage Grocers brought on a chief executive after going without one since last July.

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  Sprouts’ CEO says the chain needs to be a better ‘value’ for shoppers

  “It’s not so much about price investments. It’s about bringing real clarity to the products that we’re launching,” Jack Sinclair said during an event. 

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  Trader Joe’s unveils plans for 8 more stores

  So far this year, the specialty grocer has announced plans for 17 new stores and opened two.

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  SpartanNash zips along with store renovations

  The grocery company has debuted improvements to multiple supermarkets following its acquisition last year by C&S Wholesale Grocers.

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  Raley’s CEO departs after 11 years with the grocer

  Keith Knopf, who served as chief executive since 2018, has handed the reins to Mike Teel, the grocer’s owner and chairman.

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  Aldi revamps website and mobile app

  The upgrade marks another milestone in the discounter’s ambitious 2026 growth plans.

  Technology

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  Homeland to close 4 stores, consolidate others

  The Midwest grocer said the move, which also includes putting an undisclosed number of locations up for sale, will help to build a stronger foundation for the future.

  Finances & Deals

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  The Friday Checkout: Will Dollar General’s new CEO make it more of a grocery destination?

  With its appointment of a top Ahold Delhaize executive, the discounter is entrusting its future to a leader with decades of experience in the supermarket industry.

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