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What grocers need to know about the pushback against dynamic pricing
Retailers are facing uncertainty as states block them from using consumer data to set individualized prices and the FTC directs attention to the issue.
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King Kullen to be acquired by fellow Long Island grocery chain
Giunta’s Meat Farms, a fellow family-owned supermarket company, is buying the storied grocer for an unspecified amount.
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Ahold Delhaize USA details latest omnichannel shopping capability
Through a tie-up with Pear Commerce, the grocery company is giving shoppers another way to add items to their digital carts from non-ADUSA websites.
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The Friday Checkout: Amazon finally moves the needle in grocery
The company’s online grocery expansion is having an impact, but will it continue to steal share or is its recent market share gain just a short-term rush?
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Sprouts remains focused on ‘areas we can control’ to improve performance, CEO says
Jack Sinclair said during the specialty grocer’s latest earnings call that opening stores, growing its self-distribution network and learning more about its customers through its loyalty program are priorities.
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Wakefern plans centralized pharmacy fulfillment center
The facility, expected to open in early 2027, will automate back-end operations to ease pharmacists’ workload.
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More than a Store: The power of human connection
As grocers seek to personalize the shopping experience, some are taking a wider lens by highlighting the shared humanity of food consumption.
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Meijer starts accepting WIC benefits for online purchases in Michigan
The grocer is the first retailer in the state to let participants in the federal nutrition program use their benefits for delivery or pickup orders.
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If loyalty programs are so important, why doesn’t Trader Joe’s have one?
The brand has the highest loyalty among U.S. grocers because loyalty is a strategy, not just a program, experts say.
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Kroger and Albertsons continue to see their market share contract
Costco, Amazon and Walmart each saw their share of grocery sales increase over the past year, while major supermarket companies posted declines, according to Numerator data.
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Allegiance names new president and COO
The grocery co-op promoted Samer Rahman, who has worked at the company for more than a dozen years, to the top roles.
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C&S Wholesale Grocers cuts retail prices on ‘thousands’ of items
The grocery company reduced the cost of products including fresh meat and produce at supermarket chains it runs across the Midwest.
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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.
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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.