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  Harps CEO to retire

  Kim Eskew, who oversaw a significant expansion effort, will end his nearly 50-year career with the regional grocer in early 2027.

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  Sponsored by MILKSCAPE

  Dairy milk: From back of store to growth driver

  Dairy milk delivers value for grocers when they need it most.

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  Opinion

  Declining grocery volumes demand transformation of category management

  Merchants need to change how they set growth goals and approach funding to address shifts in grocery shopping, write Matt Hamory and Marco Di Marino of AlixPartners.

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  Target to open 8 stores in October

  The new locations, including one in the Hamptons, are part of its strategic plan to launch over 300 new stores by 2035. 

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  Illinois announces $26M grant funding for grocers

  The initiative includes $4.5 million to help reopen stores that closed in the last year.

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  Target hires chief marketing and guest experience officer

  Mark Weinstein will be responsible for developing how consumers experience and connect with Target across channels, culture and community.

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  Kroger records strong private label growth as shoppers stay focused on savings

  The retailer’s own brands growth outpaced national brands during the second quarter as it saw robust interest in “anything that is answering a customer’s question around value,” said CEO Greg Foran.

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  Amazon invests $230M in benefits, pay for Whole Foods store employees

  As the company continues to merge its operations with the specialty grocer, this next investment focuses on its frontline workers.

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  Sprouts nearly doubles HQ size as expansion efforts continue

  The grocer relocated to a 180,000-square-foot property that includes an office building, an on-site supermarket and additional retail space.

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  Kroger’s comps slide to near zero as cyclospora outbreak eats into produce sales

  Multiple factors, including reduced spending on fresh food stemming from the public health crisis, hurt the grocer’s Q2 sales growth, executives said.

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  Harps names first director of AI

  The grocer appointed Will McDoniel to the role to identify ways it can use the technology and more quickly adopt AI capabilities.

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  Walmart adds Papa Johns delivery amid push to expand food ordering options

  Using Walmart Express Delivery, customers can order fresh pizza on its own or as part of their grocery haul this fall.

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  Column

  The Friday Checkout: Will AI be the new grocery shopper?

  Shopping assistants from retailers and tech providers promise convenience, but they may also make the experience less compelling.

  Technology

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  Grocers have made 14 CEO changes so far in 2026

  While most of the announced chief executive changes are internal hires, several supermarkets have named leaders with global experience.

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  Struggling Albertsons gains star power with appointment of Meg Whitman

  The high-profile former tech industry CEO, who is now the grocer's executive chair, has a history of transforming companies including eBay and Hewlett-Packard.

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  UNFI is under pressure but still turning a profit

  The grocery distributor and retailer posted positive net income for the third straight quarter during its latest financial period.

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  Instacart, Shipt launch AI-powered shopping assistants

  The companies’ new marketplace tools can build grocery carts based on a conversation with a customer or an uploaded photo.

  Technology

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  Albertsons expands board, names first executive chair

  Meg Whitman will serve in the newly created role as well as act as an advisor to CEO Susan Morris and the rest of the company’s C-suite.

  Corporate Operations

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  UNFI names new leader of conventional fresh business

  The distributor has unified several parts of its fresh operations under Jody Barrick’s successor.

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  PepsiCo puts fresh foods in focus as consumers move away from processed snacks

  The CPG giant is taking aim at the fast-growing $271 billion store perimeter with healthier fare such as guacamole, hummus and gazpacho.

  Store Operations

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  USDA takes new SNAP waiver approach following court ruling

  After a federal district court judge vacated SNAP food purchasing restrictions in five states, the federal government wants public comments.

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  UNFI’s natural sales rise as conventional segment declines

  The grocery distributor saw a net sales decline of about 1% during its latest quarter but remains on track to return to growth in 2027, its CEO said.

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  What is Sprouts’ next CEO inheriting?

  Nick Konat will soon helm a specialty grocer juggling multiple priorities, from improving financial results to revamping value messaging and opening dozens of stores.

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  Kroger taps Walmart tech veteran as store operations chief

  Mark Ibbotson, who helped lead the rollout of Walmart’s e-commerce platform, is the latest C-suite appointment for the supermarket chain.

  Updated Sept. 2, 2026

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  Walmart shoppers can now get Dunkin’ delivered alongside orders

  The service follows a similar announcement with Subway as the retailer aims to become a contender in the restaurant delivery space.

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  Column

  Pardon the Disruption: Is grocery’s loyalty boom swaying price-sensitive shoppers?

  Retailers across the industry have made significant changes to their loyalty programs. But there’s more work to be done to connect with value-seeking consumers.

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