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Ahold Delhaize names new Food Lion president
Greg Finchum, the banner’s executive vice president of retail operations, will assume the top role in May 2025.
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Amazon’s top grocery moves in 2024
From digital updates to reigniting Amazon Fresh store openings, the e-tailer giant continued to push ahead with its grocery strategy.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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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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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: What will rise from the ashes of the Kroger-Albertsons tie-up?
The spectacular flameout of the grocers’ merger plan has created the conditions for a tantalizing round of M&A activity in the months to come.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Kroger and Albertsons look ahead after merger deal collapses
The grocers both signaled that they are in strong financial shape and said they would devote billions of dollars to repurchase shares from investors.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Kroger and Albertsons’ alleged collusion in Colorado remains a focus for state’s AG
The state’s top law enforcement officer is awaiting a ruling over his suit claiming the grocers illegally cooperated during a 2022 King Soopers strike.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: 5 takeaways from the latest twists in the Kroger-Albertsons saga
After two courts struck down the merger, the grocers turned against each other, opening a stunning new chapter.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Albertsons sues Kroger over failed merger
Albertsons has terminated the companies’ merger agreement, alleging Kroger did not offer an adequate divestiture package and repeatedly ignored regulators’ concerns.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • Updated Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Kroger-Albertsons merger dealt another blow in Washington state
A state judge on Tuesday granted an injunction blocking the grocers’ combination.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Updated Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Outfox Hospitality faces $3.8M in labor penalties
The Illinois Department of Labor seeks back wages from the bankrupt retailer and its subsidiaries for failing to give workers 60 days’ notice before they were laid off.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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UNFI reports improved results as turnaround effort gains steam
The grocery retailer and wholesaler said Tuesday that its Q1 sales rose more than 4% year-over-year and adjusted EBITDA earnings increased nearly 15%.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Schnuck Markets names new chief data and information officer
The grocery chain promoted Tom Henry to succeed Bob Hardester, who is retiring later this month.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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IGA buys media company to streamline in-store promotions
The acquisition of Inmar’s Scanner Applications aims to help independents offer on-shelf deals.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Sam’s Club says customer input on private label is key
The Walmart-owned club retailer is deepening its shopper feedback channel as it evolves its merchandising strategy, its chief merchant said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Inside the store: T&T Supermarket serves up a supersized Asian culinary experience
Shoppers braved long wait times to see the Loblaw-owned chain’s U.S. debut. Inside they found the huge store brimming with unique items and fresh foods.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Is Kroger looking past its deal with Albertsons?
Kroger’s CEO told investors this week that it doesn’t need to merge with its rival to grow. Could that mean the company thinks the deal won’t go through?
By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Food Lion’s president retiring in 2025
Meg Ham plans to leave the Ahold Delhaize banner on May 2, 2025, after more than 35 years with the company.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Kroger is prepared to go it alone if Albertsons deal falls through, chief executive says
“We’ve always made sure that we don’t need to do mergers to make our business successful,” President and CEO Rodney McMullen told investors Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Dollar Tree CFO to step down next year
While financial performance improved during Q3, the retailer now faces the additional challenge of searching for a new CEO and CFO.
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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UNFI laying off 121 workers as it presses ahead with cost-cutting drive
The grocery retailer and wholesaler intends to eliminate the roles amid plans to move its corporate headquarters to a new space in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Kroger prepares to close out a bumpy 2024
The grocer is finishing the year mired in uncertainty as its merger with Albertsons remains in question and it deals with challenges on multiple fronts.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Ahold Delhaize delays move to cage-free eggs
The grocer chain expects to fully transition to the more humane variety of the product in the U.S. by 2032 — seven years later than its previous target.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs
Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution.
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H-E-B bolstering Texas store fleet
The chain recently started construction on two locations in the Dallas-Forth Worth region and unveiled plans for a new one in the greater Austin area.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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7 notable grocery executive changes from November
Key C-suite moves last month included the arrival of new CFOs, a new CEO for Heritage Grocers and the announced departure of Kroger’s top merchant.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GoSpotCheck by FORMHoliday basket builders: 5 strategies to pursue growth in grocery this season
Boost sales and basket size this holiday season with these innovative merchandising strategies.
By Lauren Kaudelka • Dec. 2, 2024
