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 Phil 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 Phil 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 Phil Neuffer • Jan. 21, 2025

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

Grocery e-commerce finishes 2024 on a high note

The delivery, pickup and ship-to-home channels all posted gains in December as the sector hit $9.6 billion in sales for the month, Brick Meets Click and Mercatus said.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 14, 2025

New Seasons parts ways with CEO, names retail head

Nancy Lebold has stepped down after nearly four years in the top role at the West Coast food retailer.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 14, 2025

Kroger’s meal kit company referred to FTC over advertising claims

Home Chef did not follow through on its promise to “permanently discontinue” claims that compared its offerings to HelloFresh, according to the National Advertising Division.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Jan. 14, 2025

How Walmart’s latest brand refresh reinforces bigger digital ambitions

The refresh introduces more vibrant colors and promotes the brand’s spark logo as a stronger standalone asset.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 13, 2025

Instacart strikes deals to bring smart carts to independent grocers

Under the partnerships, Dumac Business Systems and Truno Retail Technology Solutions will handle implementation, maintenance and support of the carts for retailers.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 13, 2025

Fareway purchases two family-owned stores

The acquisition of a pair of Brothers Market locations in Iowa continues the regional grocer’s growth in its home state.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 13, 2025