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Sprouts, Natural Grocers post healthy foot traffic growth
Both food retailers saw visits to their stores rise more quickly than the grocery industry as a whole during the first quarter, Placer.ai reported.
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Tariffs could squeeze independent grocers, NGA tells FTC
The trade group said levies on imports could spur price increases and shortages that put smaller retailers at a disadvantage when dealing with suppliers.
By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2025 -
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Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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Dollar Tree appoints longtime Walgreens exec as chief supply chain officer
Adding to the value retailer’s growing list of changes, Roxanne Weng will take on the role as Mike Kindy retires.
By Dani James • April 29, 2025 -
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Q&AHow AI could impact grocery pricing and private label
Technology is giving retailers new ways to tie their customer data with advanced predictive technology, said Wesley Bean, president and COO of Engage3.
By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2025 -
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Shoppers expect to spend 8% more on groceries this summer than a year ago, survey finds
The majority of people who took part in a recent KPMG poll said they think tariffs will push up grocery prices — a higher percentage than for any other category of goods.
By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2025 -
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Hy-Vee shutters 2 production facilities
The grocer will maintain ownership of both Iowa-based sites, but bring the preparation of prepared foods and fresh-cut produce into its stores.
By Peyton Bigora • April 25, 2025 -
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President of Giant Eagle’s c-store business steps down
The retailer’s top leader for the past two years said she’s no longer part of the business as GetGo inches closer to finalizing its sale to Alimentation Couche-Tard, parent of Circle K.
By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2025 -
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T&T Supermarket expands to Southern California
The Canada-based Asian grocery chain plans to open its fifth U.S. location in Irvine in late 2026.
By Sam Silverstein • April 25, 2025 -
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Aldi bets on Sin City
The discounter opened its first two stores in the Las Vegas metropolitan area as part of efforts to strengthen its footprint in the West.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 25, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Walmart takes a page from Costco’s playbook
The supercenter retailer’s growing gas station business can drive trips as well as tie in with its membership program and e-commerce services.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 25, 2025 -
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Raley’s to pay nearly $400K to settle claims it sold expired drugs
Five California district attorneys accused the grocer of selling expired drugs about six years after the retailer settled similar claims.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 24, 2025 -
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Ahold Delhaize USA promotes 2 executives to top posts
The grocery company appointed Sanja Krajnovic as chief supply chain officer and Keith Nicks as chief commercial and digital officer.
By Sam Silverstein • April 24, 2025 -
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Heritage Grocers continues executive shuffle
Tony’s Fresh Market’s CEO will take on the newly created role of chief transformation officer for the Hispanic grocery company.
By Peyton Bigora • April 23, 2025 -
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Inside Walmart’s aggressive c-store growth plans
After quietly developing its gas station footprint over the past decade, the big box retailer has a refined strategy and is looking to expand quickly, its VP of fuel and convenience says.
By Brett Dworski • April 23, 2025 -
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Kroger to close 2 restaurants
The grocer is shuttering Kitchen 1883 eateries in Union, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, but plans to continue operating a third location in a supermarket next to its headquarters.
By Sam Silverstein • April 22, 2025 -
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Trader Joe’s continues its store growth zeal
The specialty grocer opened two locations earlier this month and has 20 more in the pipeline for this year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 22, 2025 -
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Target launches fresh florals brand Good Little Garden
The retailer is diversifying its private-label offerings as part of a larger merchandising shift, all amid consumer backlash to changes in its DEI efforts.
By Dani James • April 21, 2025 -
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UFCW Local 7 files counterclaims against King Soopers
The union claims the grocer gave it an “ultimatum” that violates the good faith bargaining process.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 21, 2025 -
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SpartanNash names VP of retail operations
Jay Mahabir is joining the grocery retailer and wholesaler from Meijer, where he served as a market director in Michigan.
By Sam Silverstein • April 21, 2025 -
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Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP
Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but most experts agree they're unlikely to improve health outcomes.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 18, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Could tariffs give grocers the chance to be heroes?
As the threat of price hikes looms over shoppers and retailers, some chains are taking matters into their own hands.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 18, 2025 -
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Frugalpac’s paper wine bottles scale with Target debut
It’s the first full-scale nationwide rollout of Frugalpac’s paper bottle at a major U.S. retailer, said CEO Malcolm Waugh.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 17, 2025 -
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PCC plans to debut first small-format store in July
The grocery co-op’s new 6,000-square-foot store in downtown Seattle will occupy space previously home to a full-service location.
By Sam Silverstein • April 17, 2025 -
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Q&AWhy Kroger’s former chief data officer is starting an AI-focused firm
Todd James recently left the grocer’s 84.51° data analysis unit to start a firm that helps companies solve common problems related to artificial intelligence.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 17, 2025 -
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Kroger names new SVP of retail divisions
Joe Kelley, currently head of the grocer’s King Soopers & City Markets unit, replaces Kenny Kimball, who will return to his previous post as president of Smith’s.
By Sam Silverstein • April 16, 2025
