Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.

By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024

SNAP braces for cuts under Trump, policy analysts say

Altering eligibility requirements and combating fraud are also likely to be top priorities under the new administration.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 26, 2024

Circana names Kroger exec Stuart Aitken president and CEO

Aitken, currently the grocer’s chief merchandising and marketing officer, will become the leader of the retail data analytics company on Jan. 1, 2025.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 26, 2024

Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA

The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president-elect's second term.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 26, 2024

Ransomware hits supply chain software firm Blue Yonder ahead of Thanksgiving

The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.

By David Jones • Nov. 25, 2024

Redner’s Markets accuses frozen potato suppliers of price fixing

The Pennsylvania grocery and c-store chain claims the potato companies worked together illegally to push up prices for their products.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 25, 2024

Philadelphia Whole Foods workers push for unionization

Backed by UFCW Local 1776, employees at the store claim they do not receive a livable wage and are not fairly compensated.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 25, 2024

Kroger CMO Stuart Aitken to step down

Aitken, who has served in the role since mid-2020, will remain with the company until the end of this year.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Updated Nov. 22, 2024

Instacart orders first Super Bowl ad as its marketing evolution continues

Sports marketing has been a focus for the grocery ordering platform since undergoing a brand refresh and appointing a new CMO a few years ago.

By Sara Karlovitch • Nov. 22, 2024

The Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target earnings point to shopper demands

While both retailers have grown their grocery offerings recently, Walmart fared much better in the third quarter — highlighting a key strategic difference between the retailers in the core department.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 22, 2024

Hannaford offers coupons after multi-day online outage

In late November, the grocery chain offered customers $10 off an order of at least $100 to build goodwill after its website and app were down for more than a week.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 21, 2024

The Giant Company appoints new CFO

Will Regan, who has worked for the grocer since 2018, will be in charge of all of the company’s finance operations as well as real estate.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 21, 2024

Trump’s tariff plan is likely to push up grocery prices, economists say

The U.S.'s reliance on food and beverages from abroad has grown over the years, creating a potentially significant exposure under the president-elect’s plan.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 20, 2024

Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stalls

The electric vehicle charging company plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2024

Aldi expanding US headquarters

Three existing office buildings will undergo renovations and a fourth will be built on the grocer’s campus in Batavia, Illinois.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 19, 2024

$35K overtime salary threshold back in effect

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.

By Ginger Christ • Updated Nov. 15, 2024

Trader Joe’s first unionized workers still don’t have a contract

More than two years after workers at the grocer's Hadley, Massachusetts, store voted to join Trader Joe’s United, the union has not finalized terms of their employment with the retailer, workers said.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 18, 2024

Trader Joe’s took unlawful steps to stop employees from supporting unionization, NLRB rules

Preventing workers at a store in Hadley, Massachusetts, from wearing union insignia violated the National Labor Relations Act, an administrative law judge for the federal agency found.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 15, 2024

Stop & Shop battles bare shelves amid cybersecurity issue

This week, several of the chain’s locations had widespread out-of-stocks in the fresh departments.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 15, 2024

Dollar Tree names new leader to guide Family Dollar’s future

The company this week also named a new chief of its namesake banner and a new chief people officer.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 15, 2024

Associated Grocers names new interim president, CEO

The company appointed David Politz, who has spent his entire career with the company, to the leadership role.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 15, 2024

How retailers are making it harder to shop, just in time for the holidays

Thwarting customers, in stores or online, isn’t any way to make a sale.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024

Grocery e-commerce surges in October, stoked by promotions

Digital sales by food retailers reached a record $10.5 billion last month, powered by an exceptionally strong performance by the delivery channel.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 14, 2024

What the stock market is saying about Albertsons and Kroger

The companies’ diverging performances this year say a lot about their respective outlooks and the likelihood of their merger going through, according to Wall Street analysts.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 13, 2024

BJ’s names new chief operations officer, chief supply chain officer

The promotions follow the resignation of Jeff Desroches, the company’s former chief operations officer.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 13, 2024