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How did Kroger and Albertsons fare in 2025?
A relentless focus on cost savings defined the year following their failed merger attempt. There were also a few high-profile surprises.
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Kroger ramps up Marketplace store fleet in Texas as it faces down H-E-B
The grocer plans to break ground on three of the large-scale locations in the state’s northern region in 2026.
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Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.
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99 Ranch readies massive in-store food hall in New York City
Eat Up will span 12,000 square feet and serve up more than 20 food concepts inside the grocer’s Flushing location.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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Trump orders investigation into food supply chains for possible price fixing
Under pressure to address rising grocery costs, the president directed new task forces to determine whether anticompetitive behavior exists, particularly among foreign-owned companies.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Coborn’s to implement AI-based pricing system to support expansion
The Minnesota-based grocer plans to use a platform from Revionics to tailor its pricing operations to varying market conditions and diverse store concepts.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Where Kroger feels the heat from regional competitors
Despite being the nation’s largest grocer, Kroger is struggling to compete with the likes of H-E-B and Publix in key markets, data from Dunnhumby’s Competitive Threat Evaluator indicate.
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Recapping 2025’s flurry of major CEO moves
Major players like Kroger, Albertsons, Walmart and Amazon announced new leadership as economic and competitive forces impacted the industry.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Kroger cancels plans for additional CFC, will pay $350M to Ocado
The fulfillment center cancellation — along with the closure of a spoke facility in Tennessee — expands the grocer’s pullback of its e-commerce network.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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Kroger expects to reach e-commerce profitability in 2026
The grocer’s recent fulfillment changes along with its retail media sales will help the company achieve this coveted goal, executives said Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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Grocery Outlet lowers guidance after SNAP sales hit
The discounter said comparable-store sales from EBT payments in November declined by more than 8% as federal funding for the program lapsed.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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Costco sues Trump administration for tariff refund
The retail giant is calling for funds to be returned as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of certain levies imposed by President Donald Trump.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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USDA head threatens to withhold SNAP funding from Democratic states
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the 21 states won’t receive federal funds for the food assistance program until they comply with a directive to share information about participants.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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UNFI’s net sales growth slips as supply chain efficiencies improve
Although sales dropped year over year due to the closure of a distribution center, the wholesaler said it’s lowering costs and moving cases faster through its facilities.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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States sue Trump administration over SNAP eligibility changes
The lawsuit aims to block new USDA guidance that says certain groups, including refugees and asylum recipients, can’t participate in the food assistance program.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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United Supermarkets to lay off 126 employees
The grocery chain is eliminating the positions in Texas as parent Albertsons continues a year filled with changes.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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6 grocery companies’ top executive changes in November
Walmart and Schnuck Markets named new senior executives, while Instacart said its CEO will become chair.
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Fareway grows Kansas footprint
The Midwest grocer opened its first full-scale format in the state in late November.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Albertsons’ pilot with Chobani drives ad outcomes
The test is part of a collaboration between the grocer’s retail media division and NBCUniversal to provide closed-loop measurement that bridges connected TV ads and retail performance.
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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Private label’s allure transcends income levels, survey finds
Consumers with household incomes above $100,000 are becoming more likely to buy store-brand groceries as they look to save money, Alvarez & Marsal reported.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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Aldi opens 16 stores in one day
The opening spree, which happened last Thursday, continues the discounter’s work towards its goal of operating 3,200 locations by 2028.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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Grocers go niche with their private labels
Retailers including Natural Grocers, Albertsons and SpartanNash have recently rolled out items like cooking oils, herb blends and flavored butters under their store brands.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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Harris Teeter to shutter online fulfillment spoke
The banner’s Alexandria, Virginia, site will permanently close by Feb. 1, joining three other spoke facilities in Florida that are also closing as Kroger pares back its digital fulfillment network.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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Private label growth unwraps opportunities for packaging manufacturers
Store brands are outpacing name brands’ growth, according to speakers at a Private Label Manufacturers Association trade show. Those products and shelf-ready packaging are “essential to our model,” said Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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The Save Mart Companies reopens value-focused store
The grocer’s only Maxx Value location, situated in its hometown of Modesto, California, now features a broader assortment of products, including a wider selection of beer and Hispanic foods.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 24, 2025 -
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Walmart’s e-commerce growth speaks to CEO Doug McMillon’s legacy
Digital sales jumped 27% globally in Q3 and the U.S. channel is poised to turn a profit this year, demonstrating a core aspect of the exiting chief's omnichannel strategy.
By Dani James • Nov. 21, 2025
