Corporate Operations


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    FTC, 17 states sue Amazon for ‘exploiting its monopoly power’

    The e-commerce giant defended the practices outlined in the lawsuit, saying they “spur competition and innovation across the retail industry.”

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2023
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    UNFI posts another weak quarter as it chases profitability

    The company has added three new directors and launched a financial review in connection with a “cooperation agreement” with JCP Investment Management.

    By Sept. 26, 2023
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    Rite Aid could close hundreds of stores in possible bankruptcy: WSJ

    The drugstore retailer is in negotiations with creditors over a plan that could see nearly a quarter of its stores shutter, The Wall Street Journal reported.

    By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Eataly names North American CEO, shares expansion plans

    The upscale retail and restaurant chain has tapped Tommaso Brusò for the top post as it looks to open 20 stores in the region over the next five years.

    By Sept. 25, 2023
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    Instacart adds former CFO, COO to board

    Ravi Gupta’s appointment to the grocery technology company’s board follows the exit of co-founder and former CEO Apoorva Mehta.

    By Sept. 25, 2023
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    Big Y debuts new loyalty program

    Shoppers can earn one point for every dollar spent at the grocer’s supermarket banners to save on groceries and gas as well as receive free products. 

    By Sept. 25, 2023
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    Grocers have a long way to go in data management: Ahold Delhaize USA CEO

    Food retailers have made significant progress on this front, but “I think that when we sit here 10 years from now, we’ll look back and say we weren’t that good at it today,” JJ Fleeman said.

    By Sept. 20, 2023
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    Kroger took a hard look at the past when crafting divestiture deal, CEO says

    The chain was determined to avoid a repeat of Albertsons’ ill-fated 2015 deal with Haggen as it developed plans to sell stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers, Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said.

    By Sept. 20, 2023
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    Publix expands tech campus as digital investments ramp up in grocery

    The chain is spending tens of millions of dollars to upgrade facilities in its hometown of Lakeland, Florida, in an effort aimed at attracting tech talent to fuel its growing omnichannel capabilities.

    By Sept. 19, 2023
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    Gopuff rolls out discounted membership program for college students

    The new offering, known as Student Fam, provides access to all the benefits of the quick delivery company’s Fam subscription service for half the standard cost.

    By Sept. 18, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: FTC looms large as Kroger and Albertsons angle for approval to combine

    Recent comments by FTC Chair Lina Khan and work by the agency and DOJ to update their merger-review guidelines suggest the deal could face bruising resistance from regulators.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Albertsons’ retail media standardization framework to be assumed by IAB

    The announcement comes a few months after the grocer released a white paper advocating for regimented specifications, methodologies, terminology and disclosures across retail media networks.

    By Sept. 14, 2023
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    Even with divestiture deal, Kroger-Albertsons merger faces challenging odds, analysts say

    The grocers’ plan to sell hundreds of stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers increases the chance of the deal getting done, according to two Wall Street firms — though they still put the odds at only around 50%.

    By Sept. 14, 2023
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    Walmart CEO talks consumer spending, inflation predictions

    Inflation is on course to continue declining, but food prices are unlikely to return to their levels from two years ago, Doug McMillon said at an investor conference Tuesday.

    By Sept. 13, 2023
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    Sprouts plans to open 40 stores, roll out loyalty program in 2024

    The new store count, which executives detailed Tuesday at Goldman Sachs’ Global Retailing Conference, is a marked increase from the 30 stores the grocer is on track to add in 2023.

    By Sept. 13, 2023
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    Sprouts appoints first-ever chief technology officer

    Jim Bahrenburg, formerly chief information officer of Good Food Holdings, assumed the role on Monday. 

    By Sept. 11, 2023
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    Dollar General braces for $95M profit hit as it clears inventory

    While it works to reduce stock levels, the discounter is also investing in new planning tools to help manage flows at stores and distribution centers.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 11, 2023
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    BJ’s names CIO as it targets digital convenience

    Anjana Harve succeeds Scott Kessler, who joined Northeast Grocery earlier this year.

    By Roberto Torres • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Kroger taps the brakes on automated fulfillment center rollout

    The grocery chain plans to hold off on building new e-commerce sites with Ocado “until we make sure that we have a clear path on the ones we have,” Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said Friday during an earnings call.

    By Sept. 11, 2023
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    Dom’s Kitchen & Market appoints sole CEO

    Don Fitzgerald, who served co-CEO since 2021, has fully stepped into the Chicago grocery company’s top role.

    By Sept. 8, 2023
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    Kroger sees Q2 earnings slip with $1.4B opioid settlement charge

    The grocer brought in $33.9 billion in sales, 2% less than during the same period last year, and said its settlement will cover most nationwide opioid claims.

    By Sept. 8, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: C&S would catapult to major retailer status with Kroger-Albertsons deal

    The company is suiting up for a starring role after enduring key setbacks to its distribution business. Can it overcome the ghosts of grocery M&A history?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Walmart lowers starting wage for some store workers

    Newly hired employees who stock shelves or fulfill online orders are no longer being offered an extra dollar per hour.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2023
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    UNFI names CPG tech veteran as CIO

    Mario Maffie will join the grocery retailer and wholesaler in October following a 24-year tech-focused career at Mars.

    By Sept. 8, 2023
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    Kroger and Albertsons announce $1.9B divestiture plan with C&S

    The deal includes 413 stores, eight distribution centers and three store banners. It also carves out a path for C&S to acquire an additional 237 stores to secure regulatory approval.

    By , Updated Sept. 8, 2023