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Gelson’s taps two Albertsons vets for its c-suite
In the span of a few months, the Southern California chain has onboarded three former Albertsons executives for top leadership positions.
By Peyton Bigora • July 26, 2024 -
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Whole Foods to settle lawsuit stemming from ban on Black Lives Matter gear
A plaintiff, who was terminated in July 2020 after protesting the grocer’s policy of disciplining employees whose masks bore the “Black Lives Matter” message, alleged retaliation.
By Emilie Shumway • July 26, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Colorado flexes its muscles as Kroger-Albertsons deal hits a roadblock
The decision by a Denver court to temporarily halt the merger plan underscores the sway individual states can hold over deals with national implications.
By Grocery Dive Staff • July 26, 2024 -
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Lowes Foods parent shuttering 3 stores
Alex Lee Retail is also gearing up for several supermarket openings as part of its “broader growth strategy.”
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 25, 2024 -
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Kroger and Albertsons merger temporarily halted by Colorado judge
The grocers have agreed not to close their deal until after a state court rules on a lawsuit brought by Colorado’s attorney general aiming to stop their combination.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Updated July 25, 2024 -
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Thrive Market unveils new quality standards
The specialty e-grocer’s new standards ensure all products it sells are non-GMO, free of more than 1,000 restricted ingredients and follow sustainable and ethical practices.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated July 24, 2024 -
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SpartanNash to close Maryland facility
The grocery wholesaler and retailer is shuttering its distribution center in Landover, resulting in 141 layoffs.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 23, 2024 -
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Sponsored by UpshopMatt Hilbrink of The Raley’s Companies shares insights from the grocer’s journey to FSMA 204 compliance
Retailers working to meet the 2026 compliance date for FSMA 204 are building end-to-end traceability into their operations, taking a step into the future of food safety.
By Sally Robinson • July 22, 2024 -
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The Fresh Market to expand near Washington, DC
The specialty grocer plans to open two locations over the next three years, growing its presence in the metro area to four storefronts.
By Peyton Bigora • July 18, 2024 -
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New robotic capability lets retailers remotely monitor store shelves
Simbe Robotics’ tool allows personnel to see conditions in stores on a mobile device using imagery from the company’s autonomous aisle-scanning equipment.
By Sam Silverstein • July 18, 2024 -
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Walgreens adds health-focused private label tier
The financially ailing retailer’s new Nice! For You line includes more than 150 foods and beverages that do not contain artificial flavors and sweeteners, synthetic dyes or high-fructose corn syrup.
By Sam Silverstein • July 17, 2024 -
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Key Albertsons banners see strong foot traffic growth, research shows
Visits to chains including Jewel-Osco, Tom Thumb and Shaw’s rose by at least 10% year-over-year in June, Placer.ai reported.
By Sam Silverstein • July 17, 2024 -
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Online grocery sales surge in June, driven by delivery
Delivery sales rose by nearly a fifth last month, to $2.9 billion, as promotions by Instacart and Walmart stoked shopper interest, Brick Meets Click and Mercatus reported.
By Sam Silverstein • July 16, 2024 -
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Grocers are looking beyond prescription sales to succeed with in-store pharmacies
Companies like Hy-Vee and Kroger are freeing up pharmacists to interact more with customers and offering an expanding range of healthcare services.
By Gloria Dawson • July 15, 2024 -
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UFCW locals claim Kroger, Albertsons divesture deal could hurt pharmacy access
The companies’ proposed arrangement with C&S could make it harder for consumers to obtain medications and hurt competition, the labor groups said.
By Peyton Bigora • July 15, 2024 -
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Dollar General agrees to settle OSHA safety violations for $12M
The agreement with federal regulators requires the retailer to reduce its inventory and improve stocking efficiency to avoid safety hazards like blocked emergency exits and access to fire extinguishers.
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Stop & Shop to close 32 underperforming stores
The move builds on other steps the struggling chain has taken in an effort to improve its results, including store remodels and price reductions.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 12, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Divestiture plan highlights Kroger’s heft in deal with Albertsons
Kroger banners would account for well over half of the stores the grocers would be left with if their drive to join forces reaches the finish line.
By Grocery Dive Staff • July 12, 2024 -
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The Raley’s Companies promotes 2 veteran executives
Mike Gabbert will serve as the grocer’s new senior vice president and chief of human resources and Donna Mendes will step into the role of executive director of logistics.
By Peyton Bigora • July 12, 2024 -
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Costco to raise membership fee for the first time since 2017
The increase, which will start Sept. 1, is likely to generate $350 million in incremental sales and profit over the next two years, according to one analyst’s estimate.
By Nate Delesline III • July 11, 2024 -
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Safeway dominates Kroger and Albertsons’ divestiture plan
Albertsons banners account for more than 80% of the nearly 600 stores the grocers plan to sell in conjunction with their proposed merger, according to details released this week.
By Peyton Bigora , Sam Silverstein • July 11, 2024 -
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First Meijer Grocery store in Indiana opens
The new location debuted Thursday, marking the second state of operation for the Midwestern retailer's supermarket format.
By Peyton Bigora • July 11, 2024 -
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Gelson’s parts ways with top supply chain exec, 3 senior VPs
The grocer said these departures are part of a “strategic realignment of its leadership team.”
By Peyton Bigora • July 10, 2024 -
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Kroger steps up drive to promote value
The retailer will offer shoppers extra savings opportunities, free items and cut-rate access to its Boost membership program for a two-week stretch.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated July 9, 2024 -
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Grocer pays $40K to settle claims it asked applicant to cut his dreads
The case dates back to before the U.S. Supreme Court changed how employers must show undue hardship when considering religious accommodation requests.
By Ryan Golden • July 8, 2024
