Albertsons lays off Safeway corporate staffers in California

The grocer is eliminating over 150 positions at two facilities in the state as part of its ongoing drive to reduce costs, according to regulatory filings.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 6, 2025

Kroger restores ties with Express Scripts

The grocery chain has elected to work again with the pharmacy benefits manager after deciding in late 2022 to end their prior contract.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 5, 2025

Whole Foods looks to overturn union election results from Philadelphia store

The specialty grocer filed objections to the NLRB claiming the UFCW Local 1776 “illegally interfered” with its staffers’ “fair right to vote.”

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 5, 2025

Kraft Heinz reintroduces Capri Sun bottles, but won’t replace juice pouches

The 12-ounce container, the equivalent of two pouches, will be sold at convenience stores, grocery stores and vending machines.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 4, 2025

Grocers face challenges as tariff situation remains fluid

A central issue for retailers is that shoppers are unlikely to distinguish between levies on imported goods and other factors that could affect prices, one food economist said.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Feb. 4, 2025

How Save A Lot plans to continue its growth momentum

The discounter laid the groundwork last year for key initiatives in 2025 such as a loyalty program and new store formats, Chief Operating Officer Bill Mayo said.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Feb. 4, 2025

King Soopers workers approve strike

The times, dates and locations for the planned labor action by employees for the Kroger-owned chain in Colorado have not yet been set.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 3, 2025

7 notable grocery executive changes from January

Grocery Outlet tapped The Fresh Market’s CEO to lead its business and Whole Foods’ CEO will now also oversee Amazon’s entire grocery segment. 

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025

What’s ahead for grocers in 2025?

As consumers continue to worry about food prices, retailers will be focused on battling discounters, sharpening their value propositions and keeping up with evolving health and wellness needs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 31, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Unions enjoyed strong support under Joe Biden. Donald Trump might have other ideas.

The new president quickly fired the NLRB’s general counsel and one of its members, hamstringing the agency and leaving its support for organized labor in doubt.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025

Sprouts focuses on Florida to bolster East Coast presence

The specialty grocer plans to open multiple new stores in the Sunshine State as a key part of its 2025 growth strategy.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 31, 2025

Walmart Canada to invest $4.5B in stores, supply chain over the next 5 years

As part of the initiative, the retailer plans to open a distribution center in the spring and five supercenters by 2027.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 30, 2025

QFC names new president

Brent Stewart, who assumed the role in December, joined the Kroger-owned supermarket chain in 1990 and most recently served as its vice president of merchandising.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 30, 2025

What Trump’s arrival could mean for the grocery industry

The new president plans to impose steep tariffs on imports and has shaken up federal agencies that handle merger reviews and labor relations.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 30, 2025

Target ends some DEI initiatives, reiterates commitment to belonging and inclusion

Chief Community Impact and Equity Officer Kiera Fernandez cited “the importance of staying in step with the evolving external landscape.”

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2025

Raley’s appoints new president of operating division

The grocer also named a new vice president of store operations, marking four c-suite executive changes in just three days.

By Peyton Bigora , Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Jan. 29, 2025

Whole Foods unveils new Seafood Code of Conduct

The policy strengthens labor protections across the entire seafood supply chain and applies to all forms of seafood products the retailer sells, including sushi.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 29, 2025

Albertsons needs to move fast as it looks to regroup, experts say

“If we don’t see any significant sales momentum by 2026, then people will be raising some red flags,” one analyst said.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 28, 2025

Raley’s names its first chief growth and transformation officer

Jen Warner, previously the grocer’s operating division president, steps into the newly created position.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 28, 2025

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

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