Corporate Operations

Price Chopper, Tops parent company names new CEO

Frank Curci, who previously oversaw the Tops chain twice, will succeed Scott Grimmett, who is retiring next month.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 21, 2022

H-E-B president retiring at end of year

After three decades, Scott McClelland is leaving the Texas grocery chain, which he has helmed since 2017.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 21, 2022

King Soopers workers end strike

Workers at the Colorado chain are preparing to return to work after Kroger reached a tentative agreement for a new contract with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 on Friday.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 21, 2022

Grocers add audio advertising to their marketing toolboxes

Hy-Vee, Kroger and other retailers are rolling out targeted in-store ads that push adult beverages, batteries and other products at the point of sale.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 20, 2022

Meijer vows to halve carbon emissions by 2025

To reach the target, the Midwestern retailer said it will add more renewable energy procurement and test “innovative” technologies, like energy-saving geothermal projects for refrigeration.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 20, 2022

Gorillas names new chief marketing officer as it looks to sharpen its brand

Luanne Calvert, who has worked at Walmart, Google and Yahoo, will lead the instant needs startup's global marketing staff and hold a seat on its management board.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 20, 2022

Regional grocers name new executives as they eye growth in 2022

Raley's, SpartanNash and Coborn's have all made high-level executive appointments over the past week as they look to build momentum in the new year. 

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 19, 2022

Grocery trade groups applaud SCOTUS upholding stay on OSHA's vaccine mandate

The Food Industry Association and National Grocers Association claimed the mandate would have deepened the grocery industry's labor woes. 

By Ryan Golden , Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Jan. 13, 2022

PCC Community Markets names new president and CEO

Krishnan Srinivasan was previously the co-op's chief financial officer and has served in top financial and strategy roles at Lyft, Amazon and Microsoft.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 14, 2022

The Fresh Market appoints CFO with IPO experience

Adrian Bertella was previously finance chief at travel retailer Hudson Group, where he helped lead its 2018 push to the public market. 

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 13, 2022

King Soopers workers in Colorado begin strike

The walkout by more than 8,700 workers follows the rejection of what the Kroger-owned grocer called its "last, best and final" contract offer.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 12, 2022

Albertsons' CEO says consumer engagement remains 'strong' amid inflation, but uncertainty looms

Vivek Sankaran said the grocer hasn't seen a major impact in consumption patterns, though it's preparing for a shift if prices rise further.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 12, 2022

SpartanNash names new chief marketing officer

Amy McClellan, who most recently served as vice president of fresh merchandising, is charged with helping the company improve its branding and e-commerce business.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 11, 2022

Albertsons steps up efforts to prevent pharmacy heists

The grocer has finished installing time-locked safes at all of its in-store pharmacies, leading to a "substantial reduction" in attempted robberies and thefts of controlled substances.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 7, 2022

Imperfect Foods taps Amazon, Target vet as new CEO

The e-grocer's appointment of Dan Park follows a string of c-suite departures, including the previous CEO, and rounds of layoffs last year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 5, 2022

Engage3 taps former Gorillas, Lidl exec to spearhead international growth

Stephen Edelman will lead the competitive pricing data startup's efforts to expand to more than 30 countries in 2022.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 5, 2022

Publix begins offering paid parental leave

The Florida-based grocery chain will let eligible full- and part-time workers take paid time off within the first year after their child is born or adopted, according to multiple news reports. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Jan. 4, 2022

7 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2022

Labor and inflation challenges will test retailers this year, but experts also see opportunities like new e-commerce services, more personalized offerings and a booming digital ads space.

By Jeff Wells , Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Jan. 4, 2022

How independents can attract Gen Z and millennial workers

In a recent National Grocers Association webinar, Dash's Market and Brookshire Brothers weighed in on the ways grocers can make industry careers appealing to younger job seekers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 23, 2021

Schnucks adds self-service CBD kiosks to EatWell store

The grocer has installed two of the vending machines, supplied by cannabinoid producer NatuEra, in its natural foods-focused location in Columbia, Missouri.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 23, 2021

Smart & Final names new president

Scott Drew, the warehouse chain’s chief operating officer, is filling the top role held by Dave Hirz, who is retiring in February.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 21, 2021

US 6th Circuit reinstates vaccine mandate

The court struck down many of the arguments from the National Retail Federation and others, but the rule is likely destined for the Supreme Court.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2021

Hy-Vee reportedly expanding to four additional states by 2023

The company plans to push beyond the Midwest and establish several stores in Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama, according to an internal presentation obtained by the Des Moines Register.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 20, 2021

Fred Meyer and QFC workers in Oregon return to work after brief strike

UFCW Local 555 called off the walkout against the Kroger-owned banners on Saturday after reaching a tentative deal with the grocer, capping a months-long dispute over wages.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 20, 2021

7 grocery M&A storylines from 2021

From regional grocers banding together to international companies strengthening their U.S. retail presence, this year saw a mix of deals in the grocery space. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 20, 2021