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

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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

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

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

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