Corporate Operations

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    BJ’s prepares to open 2nd small-format location

    The grocery-focused store, which is about half the size of the club retailer’s traditional locations, comes as retailers experiment with smaller floor plans.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    With Amazon Fresh’s closure, where is Amazon headed in grocery?

    The shuttering of its brick-and-mortar conventional grocery chain is a setback, but experts say the company will continue to make gains through e-commerce and Whole Foods.

    By , • Updated 3 hours ago
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    Traditional grocers’ ‘low price’ message no longer resonates with shoppers, research finds

    Supermarket operators depend too heavily on promotions to connect with customers, leading to unfavorable comparisons with other channels, an AlixPartners survey found.

    By • Updated Jan. 27, 2026
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    Amazon to shutter all Amazon Fresh and Go stores

    The company will focus its brick-and-mortar strategy on Whole Foods Market, with plans to open more than 100 new stores under the banner over the next few years.

    By , • Updated Jan. 27, 2026
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    The Friday Checkout: Can a revitalized Winn-Dixie compete in ultra-competitive Florida?

    The chain’s new visual identity and playful marketing lingo could play a key role in helping it stand out to shoppers.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2026
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    Lidl US is getting yet another leader. Is it ready to move ahead?

    The discount grocery chain made solid progress under now-former CEO Joel Rampoldt, suggesting it could finally be primed for success in a market where it has struggled to gain traction, analysts said.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    H Mart plans foodservice-focused flagship store in California

    Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, the store will be the grocer’s largest in the state and include a food hall and dine-in restaurants.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Raley’s to shutter 2 California stores

    The West Coast grocer is closing a location under its namesake banner later this month and plans to cease operations at one under its Nob Hill Foods banner in May. 

    By • Updated Jan. 23, 2026
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    The Winn-Dixie Company era begins

    Reborn under a new name, the Florida-based grocer is kicking off 2026 with a new visual identity and plans to remodel and open new stores.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Lidl US CEO out

    Joel Rampoldt, who has served as the discount grocer’s chief executive since 2023, is now serving in an advisory role, the company confirmed.

    By , • Updated Jan. 21, 2026
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    Private label sales set another record in 2025

    Shoppers spent just under $283 billion on store-brand products last year, up 3.3% compared with 2024, the Private Label Manufacturers Association reported.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    How grocers can further link value with health and wellness

    Health is the strongest driver of food spending and serves as shoppers’ “North Star” for “what to buy, where to shop, and whether something is worth the cost,” FMI’s latest report found.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    Food Lion steps up investments in the Carolinas

    The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocery chain plans to open four new stores in North Carolina and South Carolina during the first quarter of 2026.

    By • Jan. 20, 2026
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    Pardon the Disruption: What’s Amazon’s future running grocery stores?

    While the Amazon Fresh chain has failed to impress, the company's recent momentum in grocery e-commerce and digital touchpoints means it could still be a formidable omnichannel competitor.

    By • Jan. 20, 2026
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    Walmart’s John Furner overhauls leadership

    The soon-to-be CEO of Walmart Inc. announced a slew of executive changes, including his own successor to lead the U.S. business.

    By Dani James • Jan. 16, 2026
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    4 grocery takeaways from NRF’s 2026 Big Show

    While AI was the most talked about subject at the conference, industry experts also discussed store-level tech innovation and the ever-increasing importance of communicating value.

    By • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Albertsons’ CEO says its stock price is too low. Can she convince investors?

    The grocer’s shares are down by almost 20% since Susan Morris took over as chief executive last May, but have moved up over the past week.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    What lies ahead for Kroger’s next CEO?

    From streamlining e-commerce to strengthening its value proposition, the grocer is facing a series of critical decisions as it prepares to name a new leader.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Kroger appoints new SVP of retail divisions

    Victor Smith, who joined Kroger in 1983 as a courtesy clerk, is moving up to the role after serving as president of the grocer’s Atlanta Division.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Ahold Delhaize USA enters lease-back deal for planned distribution center

    The arrangement will allow the grocer to preserve cash as it moves ahead with the $860 million facility it is developing in Burlington, North Carolina.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Lidl US agrees to change advertising practices following challenge from Ahold Delhaize USA

    The discounter said it will stop making certain “exact same basket” comparisons in response to a report from an independent self-regulatory group.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Retrieved from Orland Park Plan Commission on January 12, 2026
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    Amazon takes on Walmart with new store concept

    The approximately 225,000-square-foot store the retailer is planning near Chicago will sell groceries alongside general merchandise.

    By , Dani James • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Kroger taps Google Gemini, announces more key AI moves

    The expanded partnership with Google Cloud includes the launch of an AI-powered personal shopping assistant for customers and builds on the grocer’s growing fleet of AI capabilities.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Save A Lot to purge artificial food dyes from all private label products

    The grocer’s move reflects an effort by the FDA to eliminate synthetic colors from the nation’s food supply.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    How Sprouts gamifies employee training

    Swapping out longer learning modules for “bite-sized” games has improved associate performance, the grocer shared at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026