Coborn’s to acquire 2 South Dakota grocery stores

Family-owned Kessler’s Food and Grocery said it struck a deal with Coborn’s because remaining competitive on its own would be “increasingly difficult.”

Kroger, Lidl roll out Easter deals

Kroger’s meal for the holiday costs less than $6 per person, while the discounter is serving up spiral ham for 80 cents less than last year.

Grocers have the meats

Meat department sales hit record highs in 2024, but there’s room for more innovation and personalized messaging to continue motivating shoppers, according to a report from FMI.

Kroger plans to build 3 new stores in Ohio and Kentucky

The grocer also intends to renovate 16 locations in connection with $130 million it allocated for capital investments in its Cincinnati/Dayton division this year.

Target serves up Easter meal at last year’s price

The retailer is also highlighting seasonal dessert options and deals on select items like private label treats.

Kroger alleges C&S misconduct in Albertsons deal

The wholesaler is not entitled to a $125 million merger termination fee because of several contract breaches, Kroger said in a legal filing.

Trump installs 10% baseline tariff, country-specific duties

FMI – The Food Industry Association and the National Grocers Association raised concerns about how the additional tariffs will impact consumers and retailers.

Rodney McMullen submits another resignation

The former Kroger CEO has quit the board of apparel and footwear company VF Corp. following his sudden departure from the grocer after an ethics investigation. 

NRF expects ‘slower trajectory for consumer spending’ in 2025 as tariffs fuel uncertainty, inflation fears

Retail sales could grow 3.7% at best as many consumers reach the limits of their spending power, according to the trade group.

The Friday Checkout: Could tariffs be just what traditional grocers need to find their footing?

Kroger shares raced to their highest level ever on Thursday even as the stock market cratered — a powerful reminder of the essential role supermarkets play in the economy.

SpartanNash splits with another top executive

Bennett Morgan is set to give up his role as the grocer’s merchandising chief on April 25, two weeks after the company’s chief strategy and information officer is scheduled to depart.

Walmart, Uber share food delivery innovation strategies

Executives said during Grocery Dive’s virtual event that drones and autonomous vehicles are helping their companies speed up need-it-now delivery trips.

Walmart launches WIC online shopping in 2 states

Participants in the government assistance program can now order pre-approved foods for pickup or delivery from the retailer in Washington state and Massachusetts.

Kroger adds ‘trendy’ private label products, looks to launch 900 items

Mushroom tea and kettle-style tortilla chips in a Hatch chile flavor are among the grocer’s new items.

Kroger’s road ahead runs through its past, analysts say

One expert described the grocer as “ruddlerless,” noting that its core grocery business has suffered as the company has pursued alternative profits and pricey e-commerce investments.

Tony’s Fresh Market workers vote not to unionize

UFCW Local 881 blamed the results of the election on “fear and intimidation” by the Chicago-area grocer and said it would file unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB.

Albertsons unveils limited-time private label items

The grocer launched a collection of lemon-inspired products, including cookies, pretzels and popcorn, available through May 9.

Woods Supermarket debuts first out-of-state location

Along with groceries and liquor, the Colorado store includes nearly a dozen restaurant concepts, a tap room with live music and more.

Trader Joe’s roasts in-store retail media

In a recent podcast, company leaders emphasized that their marketing model focuses on human interaction, not robots and screens.

8 notable grocery executive changes from March

Rodney McMullen left Kroger while Dollar Tree, Albertsons and Instacart added new leaders to their C-suites.

Walmart adds AI partner for produce crop monitoring

The retailer is working with Cropin to improve yield forecasting, monitor crop health and better predict seasonal transitions for fresh foods.

UFCW backs reintroduction of Food Secure Strikers Act

The act would allow striking workers to continue utilizing their SNAP benefits as well as offer other protections.

Instacart adds tools to address out-of-stocks

The company said its new offerings will help provide a real-time understanding of what’s on store shelves.

Walmart drops eggs from its Easter meal deal

The bundle, which is priced at about $6 per person, includes ham, potatoes and asparagus, and costs less than what the retailer charged for a similar promotion last year.

Pardon the Disruption: Kroger and Albertsons court filings detail epic power struggle over failed merger

Reviewing both suits reveals the two companies fought fiercely over the divestiture deal and stopped cooperating long before they set foot in court.