Kroger can withhold details about why McMullen resigned, court rules

The circumstances surrounding the departure of the company’s former CEO were ruled immaterial to a suit by Albertsons that claims Kroger was responsible for the failure of the grocers’ planned merger.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 17, 2025

Market Basket names interim CEO

The New England grocery chain has tapped its CFO to temporarily fill the top role following the ouster of Arthur T. Demoulas.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 16, 2025

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Heritage Grocers makes another executive switch

The Hispanic food retailer has promoted Justin Besyk to interim vice president of grocery as it continues to remake its management team.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 16, 2025

Grocery inflation hits a 2-year high

Food-at-home prices rose in August at a 2.7% annual clip, stoked by steep increases in the cost of beef, eggs, coffee and produce.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2025

Paper coupons, sweeping price cuts: How Kroger is appealing to price-sensitive consumers

As economic uncertainty rises, the supermarket chain is focused on simplifying its promotions, interim CEO Ron Sargent recently told investors.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 15, 2025

The hidden risk that could sink retail media’s $176.9B promise

The retail media gold rush is here. The question: can your data keep up?

By Shekar Raman, CEO/Co-founder of Birdzi • Sept. 15, 2025

Kroger is reviewing its automated e-commerce fulfillment network

The grocery chain is conducting a “full site-by-site analysis” and leaning on its stores to fill orders as it looks to improve profitability and reduce costs, interim CEO Ron Sargent said.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2025

Albertsons to shutter 12 Safeway stores

The locations include several that the parent company had planned to divest in connection with its unsuccessful plan to merge with Kroger.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2025

Stater Bros. names new CEO

The Southern California grocery chain has named President and COO Greg McNiff as head of the company.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 11, 2025

Market Basket CEO ousted by board

The grocer’s board of directors unanimously voted to remove Arthur T. Demoulas from the top post after mediation efforts fell through.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 10, 2025

UNFI opens robotic distribution center in Florida

The tech-powered facility is part of the company’s multi-year effort to boost its performance through investments in automation.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2025

Walmart opens perishable distribution center in South Carolina

The facility is the third of five automation-focused locations the retailer plans to launch for a stronger grocery supply chain.

By Max Garland • Sept. 10, 2025

Grocery industry urges Congress to ban EBT transaction fees

Temporarily prohibited since 2018, the fees could reduce participation in the nutrition assistance program if they are brought back, industry groups including FMI and NGA told federal lawmakers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 9, 2025

Aldi US and Jason Hart: A timeline

The former CEO has stepped into a new role with the German discounter. Here’s a look back at some of the company's biggest milestones during his time leading its stateside operations.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • Sept. 9, 2025

Recapping Albertsons’ tumultuous year

The grocer has moved swiftly to reset its priorities since last December, when its attempt to combine with Kroger fell apart.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 9, 2025

Kroger to roll out ‘deli of the future’ in new Kentucky store

The 6,500-square-foot prepared food section will feature an open kitchen and offer items “inspired by restaurants and the classic neighborhood deli,” the grocer said.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 8, 2025

Where grocers and manufacturers are making investments in tech and labor

In addition to stepping up their embrace of AI, they are investing more in their workforces, writes Leslie G. Sarasin of FMI.

By Leslie G. Sarasin • Sept. 8, 2025

Walmart taps OpenAI for employee training

The mass retailer will debut the training in 2026 through a partnership with the company behind ChatGPT.

By Dani James • Sept. 5, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Albertsons looks inside for inspiration as it moves ahead

The grocer has been making key leadership changes after failing to merge with Kroger, with an emphasis on experienced people with deep knowledge of its complex business.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 5, 2025

Erewhon is coming to the East Coast

The luxury grocer confirmed it will open an outpost in an exclusive members-only club in Manhattan’s West Village neighborhood.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 5, 2025

Trader Joe’s zips ahead with store fleet growth

The grocery chain has added seven locations to its pipeline of upcoming stores.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 4, 2025

Kroger invests $160M to add 4 stores to Dallas-Fort Worth area

The new locations will help the grocer strengthen its presence in a fast-growing part of Texas where it faces tough competition from rivals including H-E-B.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 4, 2025

UNFI to shutter 4 Shoppers locations in Maryland

The closures come as the grocery company works to overcome anemic sales in its retail division.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 3, 2025

8 grocery players’ top executive changes in August

Save A Lot and Target made CEO changes while SpartanNash implemented a trio of top-level appointments.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 3, 2025

Albertsons makes executive changes to support new merchandising strategy

The grocer has appointed a new chief merchandising officer as it brings its national and divisional merchandising teams closer together.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Sept. 3, 2025