Corporate Operations
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UFCW Local 7 files counterclaims against King Soopers
The union claims the grocer gave it an “ultimatum” that violates the good faith bargaining process.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 21, 2025 -
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SpartanNash names VP of retail operations
Jay Mahabir is joining the grocery retailer and wholesaler from Meijer, where he served as a market director in Michigan.
By Sam Silverstein • April 21, 2025 -
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TrendlineRetail media
Grocers of all sizes are continuing to test the bounds of digital retail media capabilities through the launch of new capabilities and third-party partnerships.
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Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP
Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but most experts agree they're unlikely to improve health outcomes.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 18, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Could tariffs give grocers the chance to be heroes?
As the threat of price hikes looms over shoppers and retailers, some chains are taking matters into their own hands.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 18, 2025 -
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Frugalpac’s paper wine bottles scale with Target debut
It’s the first full-scale nationwide rollout of Frugalpac’s paper bottle at a major U.S. retailer, said CEO Malcolm Waugh.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 17, 2025 -
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PCC plans to debut first small-format store in July
The grocery co-op’s new 6,000-square-foot store in downtown Seattle will occupy space previously home to a full-service location.
By Sam Silverstein • April 17, 2025 -
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Q&AWhy Kroger’s former chief data officer is starting an AI-focused firm
Todd James recently left the grocer’s 84.51° data analysis unit to start a firm that helps companies solve common problems related to artificial intelligence.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 17, 2025 -
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Kroger names new SVP of retail divisions
Joe Kelley, currently head of the grocer’s King Soopers & City Markets unit, replaces Kenny Kimball, who will return to his previous post as president of Smith’s.
By Sam Silverstein • April 16, 2025 -
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Wegmans zips along with store openings in new markets
The grocery chain will soon debut locations in Connecticut as well as Charlotte, North Carolina, and Pittsburgh.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 16, 2025 -
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Albertsons records higher comps, sales as it refines pricing strategy
The retailer expects to see “gradual and incremental improvement in top-line trends in our grocery business” as investments it is making start to pay off, incoming CEO Susan Morris said.
By Sam Silverstein • April 15, 2025 -
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Uber and Instacart deepen tie-up with advertising integration
The goal is to provide CPG advertisers of all sizes with a range of capabilities across the Uber Eats grocery and retail marketplace.
By Aaron Baar • April 15, 2025 -
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Albertsons maintains foot traffic as discounters post gains
Store visits were up more than 10% in 2024 compared with 2019, Placer.ai reported.
By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2025 -
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At brick-and-mortar powerhouse Walmart, e-commerce turns profitable
The retail giant isn’t immune to tariff fallout but is maintaining its outlook, in part because it sees market share opportunity, executives said.
By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2025 -
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Sam’s Club to add 15 stores per year in plan to double sales
The Walmart-owned club retailer also intends to remodel all of its locations as it looks to reach more customers over the next decade.
By Sam Silverstein • April 11, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Will Walmart’s online allure accelerate its grocery business?
Online spending by Walmart+ members has increased by 50% over the past year alone — and the company says it plans to use digital profits to keep food prices in check.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 11, 2025 -
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Tariff uncertainty poses risks for grocers, experts say
“You can’t predict what a consumer is going to do if you have no idea what their sentiment is going to be tomorrow,” one industry analyst said.
By Sam Silverstein • April 10, 2025 -
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Kroger says its pursuit of Albertsons cost over $1B
The grocer spent nearly $700 million on fees related to the failed merger attempt in 2024 alone, according to a regulatory filing.
By Sam Silverstein • April 9, 2025 -
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Tariffs are the latest test of beleaguered US consumers
Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, among other forces, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2025 -
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Ahold Delhaize USA names new CIO
Ann Dozier joins a few months after the grocery company experienced a cyberattack that led to e-commerce disruptions and empty shelves.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2025 -
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Baldor Specialty Foods taps former FreshDirect CEO as president
David McInerney joins the fresh produce and specialty foods distributor as it looks to expand its product offerings and distribution capabilities.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2025 -
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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.”
By Sam Silverstein • April 8, 2025 -
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • April 7, 2025 -
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ColumnThe 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.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 4, 2025 -
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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.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 4, 2025 -
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • April 3, 2025
