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Kroger trials food waste reduction tech in Mid-Atlantic stores
The pilot with Flashfood includes 16 Richmond, Virginia-area locations, building on the grocer’s sustainability efforts.
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Walmart reaches settlement with food waste tech company
The two sides struck a confidential deal a few months after a federal jury ordered the retailer to pay Zest Labs more than $222 million.
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Kroger continues executive shuffle with 4 appointments
The grocer named a PetSmart executive as its new head of sourcing and promoted leaders to oversee private label and two operating divisions.
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Deep DiveHow SNAP changes could impact grocers
Retailers are figuring out how to navigate new policies tightening participation in the food assistance program and restrictions certain states are implementing on which items customers can buy.
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Hy-Vee expands retail media reach by joining consortium
The grocer has linked with Rippl, a retail media network for regional grocery and convenience stores.
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Albertsons presses for details surrounding ex-Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s exit
Amid the grocers’ legal fight, Albertsons wants Kroger to share more information about McMullen’s alleged unethical conduct and whether it impacted their failed deal.
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Inside the store: PCC’s 1st small-format store is an urban lunch stop
More than a year after closing its downtown Seattle location, the co-op grocer is back with a site that’s a third the size and focused on meal solutions.
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California leads coalition suing Trump administration over SNAP data
The lawsuit alleges the USDA is illegally trying to gather personally identifiable information on program participants as part of the administration’s mass deportation efforts.
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How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are reshaping the food industry
The appetite-suppressing medications reduce consumption of processed and sugary foods, creating new risks and opportunities.
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KeHe opens new distribution center in Florida
The facility is larger than a former one nearby and includes dedicated rooms for ice cream and bulk items.
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Heritage Grocers’ CEO exits
With Suzy Monford’s departure, the company named a group of executives to oversee operations and tapped Smart & Final chief David Hirz as board chairman.
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Kroger names new secretary and general counsel
The grocer has tapped George Vincent from Cincinnati law firm Dinsmore & Shohl to take over for Christine Wheatley when she retires in September.
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Walmart taps Instacart exec for AI role
The retailer is bringing on Daniel Danker as executive vice president of AI acceleration, product and design.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Could refreshed tech leadership put Albertsons on a path to success?
The grocer’s decision to appoint a new retail media head continues the company’s efforts to focus on expanding its digital expertise.
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Albertsons names new top retail media executive
Brian Monahan’s hiring comes at a time of growth for Albertsons Media Collective and adds to recent leadership changes at the company.
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Stop & Shop names new operations executive
The Ahold Delhaize banner named long-time employee Bob Yager to the EVP role as it focuses on steady improvement in the competitive Northeast region.
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Market Basket fires 2 executives amid ongoing turmoil
The New England grocery chain told a local news outlet it terminated the directors for making untrue statements about the company.
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Albertsons looks to tried-and-true methods to bolster e-commerce
The grocery company aims to be “brilliant at the basics” as it refines its digital capabilities and ushers in new technologies like AI, executive Jill Pavlovich said.
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Refrigerated goods, beverages lead private brand growth, report finds
Store brand sales increased 4.4% in the first half of 2025 compared with a year ago while national brands saw 1.1% growth, per the Private Label Manufacturers Association.
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Raley’s appoints 2 new VPs
The grocer has promoted Jessica Blakely and Faith Garrard to oversee sales and merchandising for its Bashas’ and Raley’s divisions, respectively.
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UNFI parts ways with top retail executive
Andre Persaud is leaving after serving as president and CEO of the company's retail division since late 2023. UNFI CEO Sandy Douglas will fill the role on an interim basis.
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Lidl readies store debuts amid East Coast expansion
The discounter is preparing to open a trio of stores next week and another in mid-August as it continues to grow its stateside fleet.
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US installs 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico
The action came after the Commerce Department ended a six-year agreement favored by U.S. distributors and importers.
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How grocers are striving to keep a spotlight on value
Retailers have worked aggressively this year to drive home the message that they understand shoppers’ economic concerns.
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99 Ranch Market ventures into New York City
The Asian supermarket operator is preparing to open a 37,000-square-foot store in the city’s borough of Queens.
