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Inside closing arguments from the FTC’s challenge to Kroger-Albertsons merger
The federal agency’s attorneys highlighted how the deal would impact local communities while the grocers’ lawyers said the agency was out of touch with the realities the industry and shoppers face.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Sam’s Club bumps starting wage to $16, accelerates increases for front-line workers
Employees’ average hourly rate will be around $19 — a figure that has increased nearly 30% in the past five years, the company said.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Key takeaways from the industry’s first in-store retail media standardizations
IAB’s newly published set of definitions and measurement standards aims to improve transparency and consistency.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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PCC to open small-format store in Seattle
The new location will occupy part of the space the Seattle-based grocery co-op used for a full-service store that closed in January.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Closing arguments in FTC’s case against Kroger-Albertsons merger set for Tuesday
As the three-week-long trial winds down, another legal proceeding over the deal is getting started in Washington state.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Could Tesco become an e-commerce provider for US grocers?
The U.K. supermarket company is providing its grocery-picking gear to a New Zealand food co-op and has reportedly held talks with other retailers.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Confusion persists with food traceability rule as compliance date nears
From reporting metrics to how the FDA investigation process works, several major questions loom for industries impacted by the rule, a new report found.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Instacart focuses on diversifying tech, brand partners to fuel growth
The company is expanding its advertising base to include emerging brands and growing its retail partnerships by providing more services, CEO Fidji Simo said at a conference.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Publix expands plans for Kentucky stores
The grocery chain has executed a lease in Elizabethtown — its 12th planned location in the Bluegrass State.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Retail workers hail New York’s new panic-button law
But the bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which requires a host of safety measures to address store-based crime, was opposed by key trade groups.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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How grocers are building their in-store music playlists
From customer demographics to worker preferences, supermarkets have several key factors to consider when curating their in-store audio.
By Gloria Dawson • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Big Joe Forklifts3 things to know about Class 3 walk-behind vehicles
Grocery leaders who value improvement should consider Class 3 walkie equipment for their facilities.
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Save A Lot renovation project wraps up in Chicago
Ownership group Yellow Banana has reopened the first of six grocery stores it upgraded with support from a city grant.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Aldi hiring more than 13K new employees
The fast-growing discount grocer plans to bring on thousands of store and warehouse workers and increase its national average hourly pay.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Dollar General and Dollar Tree see lackluster Q2 results but bright spot with consumables
Pressures on consumer spending are impacting both discounters, executives noted in their recent earnings calls.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Flashfood taps new CFO to complete leadership refresh
The food waste tech company has made a string of executive changes since naming a new CEO at the start of this year.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Amazon adds Metropolitan Market to its delivery roster
The company has started fulfilling online orders from four of the Seattle-area banner’s locations in addition to expanding its e-commerce partnership with Weis Markets.
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California lawmakers step up war on plastic bags at grocery checkouts
The measure would limit grocers to providing recycled paper bags to shoppers when they pay if signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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How grocers have leaned into private label throughout 2024
Shoppers’ dollars continue to go to store brands as consumer perception shifts. Here’s how supermarkets are keeping up the momentum.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Hy-Vee powers up solar project
The grocer’s newly finished solar field in Chariton, Iowa, will generate enough energy to power 360 homes annually.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Kroger and the FTC each say they’re putting workers first. Can they both be right?
The federal agency said this week that it is stepping up its efforts to protect workers when it reviews mergers — and Kroger also underscored its commitment to its labor force.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Kroger charges shoppers to access cash even though other major chains do not, federal report says
The grocer is among a minority of large retailers analyzed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that charge customers fees to withdraw funds when they make purchases, the federal agency said.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Fred Meyer workers go on strike in Portland, Oregon
The strike, which started Wednesday and could last through Labor Day weekend, impacts 28 stores and comes shortly after the start of Kroger’s court battle with the FTC.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Schnucks taps former Ahold Delhaize exec as chief merchant
Kim Gray succeeds Ryan Cuba, who will become the grocer’s first-ever chief growth officer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Amazon Fresh debuts four new stores
The new supermarkets include the grocer’s first location in Northern California as well as stores in Illinois, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 28, 2024
