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Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia vote to form 1st union for the chain
The unionization vote comes despite a “barrage of union-busting techniques, intimidation, threats, coercion” and wrongful firings, UFCW Local 1776 President Wendell Young IV said in an interview.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated Jan. 28, 2025 -
Walmart’s market managers can now earn up to $620K annually
The compensation changes reflect the key role these multistore supervisors play in the success of the business, the retailer said.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 27, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Amazon taps Whole Foods CEO to helm its entire grocery business
Jason Buechel, who will remain the head of the specialty banner, steps into a newly created role in which he will also oversee the Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go chains.
By Peyton Bigora , Sam Silverstein • Updated Jan. 27, 2025 -
Mapping Trader Joe’s ambitious store growth
The grocer debuted more than 30 new stores in 2024 — triple its additions the prior year — and has a dozen already in the pipeline for 2025.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 27, 2025 -
Hy-Vee appoints new CMO, RedMedia president
Kathryn Mazza steps into the two roles as 35-year veteran Donna Tweeten departs.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 27, 2025 -
Another Amazon Go will close next month
The retailer will shutter its c-store in Woodland Hills, California, on Feb. 26. Its total store count has decreased by about 50% since early 2023.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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The Friday Checkout: Grocery Outlet will be a change of scenery for new CEO
Jason Potter will join the discounter from The Fresh Market. While the grocers might seem sharply distinct from each other, they both take differentiated approaches to appeal to shoppers.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 24, 2025 -
Trump eyes 10% China tariff hike by Feb. 1
The president floated a similar timeline for 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 23, 2025 -
The Fresh Market names new president and CEO
Brian Johnson, currently the specialty grocery chain’s chief operating officer, will assume leadership of the company on Feb. 3.
By Sam Silverstein , Peyton Bigora • Updated Jan. 23, 2025 -
SpartanNash to close 4 supermarkets
The Midwestern grocer is shuttering three Family Fare stores and a VG’s Grocery location in moves that will result in more than 120 layoffs.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 22, 2025 -
Walmart invests in automation as it sells robotics arm
The retail giant will fund the buildout of more than 400 accelerated pickup and delivery centers as part of its agreement with Symbotic.
By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 22, 2025 -
FTC could be more amenable to grocery M&A under Trump, experts say
The regulatory agency will likely take a kinder approach to divestiture proposals by merger parties under its new leadership, one antitrust attorney said.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 22, 2025 -
Sprouts accused of falsely labeling private label tableware as ‘compostable’
A class action lawsuit claims the grocer and manufacturer marked the products as compostable despite containing “forever chemicals.”
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 22, 2025 -
Grocery Outlet taps The Fresh Market chief to be next president and CEO
The grocery discounter has appointed Jason Potter to the roles following the sudden departure of RJ Sheedy at the end of October.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Jan. 22, 2025 -
Weis names new chief operating officer
The grocery company promoted Bob Gleeson to the role, in which he’ll oversee areas such as merchandising, store operations and asset protection.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 21, 2025 -
Trump orders trade review ahead of potential tariffs
Federal agencies have until April 1 to give recommendations on trade pacts with Mexico, Canada and China.
By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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The Friday Checkout: Albertsons takes off the gloves as it looks to save money
The grocer’s CEO declared last month that it was in “strong financial condition,” but layoffs announced this week suggest a bumpy road ahead.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 17, 2025 -
H-E-B buys property for first namesake store in Dallas
The grocery chain bought a nearly 10-acre site in the city as it expands its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 17, 2025 -
Target taps new execs to lead store and digital teams
Two longtime company veterans are retiring as part of the changes, which came as the retailer reported encouraging sales growth in the holiday season.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 16, 2025 -
Why an independent grocer is holding the line on egg prices
Connecticut supermarket chain LaBonne’s Markets sees the ongoing egg shortage as an opportunity to demonstrate to shoppers that it is focused on helping them afford groceries, CEO Bob LaBonne Jr. said.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 16, 2025 -
States ramp up efforts to cut their grocery taxes
Kansas just eliminated its tax on food ingredients, while at least four other states are working to cut or reduce theirs.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 16, 2025 -
Albertsons announces corporate layoffs
The grocer didn’t offer specifics, though a WARN notice in Arizona noted that the company is firing 225 corporate office employees in Phoenix.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated Jan. 16, 2025 -
Target cut its go-to-market timeframe from 7 months to 8 weeks. Here’s why.
The retailer has created an operating model that quickly enables it to bring new trends to consumers.
By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 15, 2025 -
ReposiTrak and Upshop partner to help retailers meet food traceability standards
The companies are connecting their platforms to assist grocers in reducing shrink, boosting sales and complying with updated federal regulations governing how they track high-risk food items.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 15, 2025 -
FMI raises concerns about FDA’s proposed front-of-pack nutrition labels
The trade group said it is worried the proposed mandate would oversimplify a product’s dietary makeup and require costly redesigns of most food packaging labels.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 15, 2025