Corporate Operations

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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.

    By • July 28, 2026
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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.

    By • July 28, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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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.

    By • July 28, 2026
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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.

    By • July 27, 2026
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    Jewel-Osco president retires

    Thomas Lofland has stepped down less than a year after assuming leadership of the Albertsons banner.

    By • July 24, 2026
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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.

    By • July 24, 2026
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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.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 24, 2026
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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.

    By , • Updated July 23, 2026
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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.

    By • July 22, 2026
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    Schnucks to shutter sole company-owned warehouse

    The regional grocer announced it will permanently close its Bridgeton, Missouri, facility in March 2027.

    By • July 21, 2026
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    Opinion

    How the food industry is optimizing AI investments

    More than half of surveyed retailers and suppliers say that their tech investments are already paying off, writes Leslie G. Sarasin of FMI.

    By Leslie G. Sarasin • July 21, 2026
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    Ahold Delhaize’s first decade: Key US milestones

    To mark 10 years since Ahold and Delhaize Group combined, Grocery Dive mapped out major changes by the company.

    By , • July 20, 2026
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    Walmart US chief operating officer to depart

    Leadership shake-ups are continuing at the mass retailer about five months after John Furner formally took over as CEO.

    By Dani James • July 17, 2026
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    Instacart acquires shelf-scanning technology startup

    The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.

    By • July 17, 2026
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    AWG appoints new CFO

    Kelly Kauffman will join the company next week, succeeding Gary Koch, who is retiring after 30 years with the grocery co-op.

    By • July 16, 2026
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    Will the Kroger-Giant Eagle deal face regulatory challenges?

    Antitrust experts shared insights into what’s ahead for the grocers as they seek approval for their $1.65 billion merger.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Raley’s names new marketing chief with expanded oversight

    The change is part of the grocer’s effort to bring its marketing and communications together under a unified strategy.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Q&A

    What Heritage Grocers’ new CEO is prioritizing

    David Hinojosa wants the Hispanic grocery company to get better at the fundamentals while ramping up omnichannel capabilities and private brands.

    By • July 13, 2026
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    The Friday Checkout: Will Giant Eagle keep its personality under Kroger?

    The nation's largest supermarket operator will need to strike a careful balance to avoid diminishing the Pittsburgh-based chain's distinct look and feel.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 10, 2026
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    UNFI names new COO as it shakes up C-suite

    The changes, which include promoting Matteo Tarditi to president and chief operating officer, aim to help align the distributor’s “leadership structure with the next chapter of UNFI’s value creation strategy,” CEO Sandy Douglas said.

    By , • Updated July 9, 2026
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    Ocado details exit plan for CEO

    Tim Steiner, who has led the U.K.-based automated fulfillment-technology supplier since 2000, will give up his position during the company's 2028 fiscal year and remain an advisor until 2029.

    By • July 7, 2026
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    Rhode Island blocks grocers from keeping competitors out after they leave

    The state follows Washington state in enacting legislation prohibiting a practice that lawmakers claim leads to food deserts.

    By • July 6, 2026
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    Kroger names new chief people officer

    The grocery company named Emilee De Martino to the role ahead of Tim Massa’s upcoming retirement. 

    By • July 6, 2026
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    Opinion

    Retail no longer runs on a weekly clock. Grocers must pivot.

    Opportunities and risks that once unfolded over weeks can now emerge and dissipate within days, writes John Lin of SymphonyAI.

    By John Lin • July 6, 2026
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    10 top grocery executive changes in June

    Ahold Delhaize named a new CEO for its stateside division, while King Kullen appointed its first female president, and Sam’s Club’s chief experience officer departed.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 2, 2026