Corporate Operations

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    US exempts 200+ agricultural products from reciprocal tariffs

    Coffee, tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices are now exempt from the 10% global tariff and similar country-specific duties implemented by President Donald Trump earlier this year.

    By Edwin Lopez , • Nov. 14, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: The SNAP crisis might be over — but for how long?

    Even though money for the federal nutrition-assistance program is flowing again, the vital public benefit has clearly morphed into a political football.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire, John Furner to succeed

    McMillon will step down from the top position in January after more than four decades at the company. He will remain as an adviser through fiscal 2027.

    By Dani James • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Whole Foods readies to open more Daily Shops

    The specialty grocer announced opening dates for two more of its small-format stores, including the first in New Jersey.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Schnucks names founder’s great-grandson as new COO

    Ted Schnuck is assuming the position at the same time as the grocer’s finance chief takes on the added role of president of its holding company.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    SNAP funding restored through next September

    The funding bill President Donald Trump signed Wednesday includes $107.5 billion for SNAP and $8.2 billion for WIC.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Pardon the Disruption: Discount grocers are still a work in progress

    Aldi is pressing ahead, but retailers like Grocery Outlet and Lidl are still struggling to capitalize on a macroeconomic environment that’s very favorable for them.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Instacart CEO: Amazon’s grocery push is a ‘rallying cry with retailers’

    Instacart sees its omnichannel and price parity capabilities as a competitive edge for retailers as the massive e-tailer expands in grocery.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Harris Teeter to build 5 new stores

    The Kroger-owned supermarket chain has revealed plans to expand in Florida and the Carolinas after electing to close several locations earlier in 2025.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Misinformation about grocery theft amid SNAP suspension spreads across social media

    While recent posts have raised alarm over a claimed uptick in shoplifting and store violence, retail industry sources don’t see a need for increased security.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    New Jersey ShopRite location debuts sharply expanded kosher department

    The Village Super Market-owned store in Livingston now offers a selection of kosher foods that is 50% larger than before.

    By • Nov. 10, 2025
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    USDA reverses course on SNAP

    The agency that runs the food aid program said Saturday that states are not authorized to load full November benefits for the food aid program.

    By • Nov. 10, 2025
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    USDA will fully cover SNAP benefits for November

    The department said Friday it has started issuing funds to states in order to comply with a Rhode Island court order.

    By • Updated Nov. 7, 2025
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    Trump administration fights court order to fully fund SNAP

    The Justice Department is appealing a Rhode Island federal judge’s ruling, further complicating the chaotic suspension of federal food assistance benefits.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    FoodMaxx adds 2 stores in Silicon Valley

    The warehouse-style locations, which were both formerly Lucky supermarkets, grow the footprint of the value-focused chain.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: Can New York City pull off city-owned grocery stores?

    Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has promised to establish a network of city-owned supermarkets to combat rising food prices. But is the city — and America — ready?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Food Lion remodels another 153 stores

    The $484 million project is part of a multiyear modernization effort that has significantly boosted sales at the Ahold Delhaize-owned grocery chain.

    By • Nov. 6, 2025
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    Grocery Outlet struggles with sales growth as new strategy takes hold

    The discounter posted comparable store sales growth of just over 1% during its Q3 as it kicked off a store remodeling campaign and merchandising tests.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Ahold Delhaize sees improvements at Stop & Shop

    The Dutch grocery company saw its overall U.S. comparable-store sales rise during the third quarter at more than twice the pace it recorded a year ago.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Dollar General eyes AI optimization with new role

    Former Dropbox executive Travis Nixon joins the discount retailer to integrate the tech across supply chain, store operations and merchandising.

    By Dani James • Nov. 5, 2025
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    SNAP chaos continues as Trump suggests government may withhold funding

    President Trump said on social media that funding “will be given only” once the shutdown ends, but a few hours later, the White House said it is complying with a court order to fund SNAP.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Kroger, Sprouts to pioneer Instacart’s new AI tech

    The grocers will be among the first retailers to implement Cart Assistant, a tool that lets shoppers build baskets by conversing with a chatbot.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    5 top grocery executive changes in October

    Wakefern appointed two new group vice presidents and Grocery Outlet named a new chief supply chain officer.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Why SNAP consumers likely won’t see their benefits soon

    The USDA will use just over $4 billion in contingency funds to partially fund the program, but a top official expects payments to take weeks or even months to reach consumers in some states.

    By • Nov. 3, 2025
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    Some states tap their own funds for SNAP consumers

    While federal funding for the program has lapsed amid the ongoing government shutdown, several states are providing partial benefits for participants.

    By • Nov. 3, 2025