The Friday Checkout: Exits of Kroger and Albertsons chiefs tell a tale of two grocers

Rodney McMullen and Vivek Sankaran tried mightily to bring their companies together. Now they’re leaving behind retailers on sharply different paths.

By Grocery Dive Staff • March 7, 2025

Club retailers chart ambitious growth plans

Costco and BJ’s each have their sights set on opening a slew of new locations, including BJ’s first in Texas.

By Peyton Bigora • March 7, 2025

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Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

Kroger posts mixed Q4 results as it begins search for new CEO

The company plans to consider internal and external candidates to replace former chief executive Rodney McMullen, Chairman and interim CEO Ronald Sargent told investors Thursday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • March 6, 2025

Dollar Tree names new CFO

Stewart Glendinning, former CEO of apparel retailer Express, first came to the company in January to lead a review of strategic alternatives for the Family Dollar banner. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Updated March 6, 2025

Whole Foods discontinues reusable bag credit after 17 years

The specialty grocer will no longer offer shoppers who bring in their own bags a 10-cent credit.

By Peyton Bigora • March 6, 2025

Instacart names new chief accounting officer

The grocery technology company has appointed Lisa Blackwood-Kapral, a former Lyft and Shutterfly executive, to the role.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 5, 2025

Ahold Delhaize prices sustainability-linked bond

The grocer is raising 500 million euros through the bond, which is tied to its plans to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

By Sam Silverstein • March 5, 2025

Publix reports higher sales and comps, lowers capital budget

The grocer reported comparable-store sales growth of 4.1% in Q4 — the highest rate for that metric since Q3 2023.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2025

Pardon the Disruption: Where does Kroger go from here?

Rodney McMullen’s abrupt exit as CEO caps a tumultuous period for the supermarket chain. The company’s next leader will need to build on its strengths and untangle some stubborn knots.

By Jeff Wells • March 4, 2025

Albertsons names chief operations officer as next CEO

Susan Morris, who has worked at the supermarket chain for nearly 40 years, will take over the top role on May 1 when Vivek Sankaran retires.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Updated March 3, 2025

8 notable grocery executive changes from February

Kroger and Heritage Grocers Group named new finance chiefs last month, while Grocery Outlet and The Fresh Market brought on new chief executives.

By Grocery Dive Staff • March 3, 2025

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review

His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 3, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Discount grocers still have work to do

The recent struggles of Grocery Outlet and Save A Lot are reminders that these retailers need more than just low prices to succeed.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 28, 2025

C&S to lay off dozens of customer service workers

The grocery wholesaler is eliminating at least 76 jobs in five states effective March 14, according to a notice filed with labor regulators in Hawaii.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 28, 2025

Grocery Outlet’s problems go beyond a botched tech transition

The discounter is also grappling with C-suite turnover and lackluster value messaging as it launches a multifaceted restructuring program.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Feb. 27, 2025

Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms

The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.

By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025

Grocery sales growth will rebound this year, report says

Coresight Research expects U.S. grocery sales will increase 3.1% following lackluster growth in 2024, though volume sales will remain challenging.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 26, 2025

Number Sense: Cracking the code behind Sprouts’ striking success

The specialty grocer’s same-store sales and stock price have boomed in recent quarters, reflecting the chain’s ability to connect with health-focused shoppers willing to pay higher food prices.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 25, 2025

Weis breaks ground on new Delaware store

The 64,000-square-foot location will be the anchor tenant for an upcoming shopping center.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 25, 2025

New fund will let grocers invest in tech startups

Venture capital firm Consumer Equity Partners wants to raise as much as $500 million for its Industry Innovation Fund, with a quarter to half of that money coming from retailers, the firm’s CEO said.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 24, 2025

Walmart’s push for convenience pays off in membership growth

Investments in same-day and express delivery drove e-commerce sales and membership growth for Walmart+ and Sam’s Club.

By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 21, 2025

King Soopers workers end strike as union, grocer reach temporary truce

The Colorado chain plans to resume normal hours at its stores on Wednesday after agreeing to a 100-day “period of labor peace” with UFCW Local 7.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 19, 2025

Target strives for better inventory management, unloading processes

The retailer's supply chain chief said technology and automation can help produce a more efficient inventory mix and flow into stores.

By Max Garland • Feb. 19, 2025

Walmart to deploy AI price forecasting tool

The retailer will use tech provided by Helios to predict the price and availability of agricultural commodities.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 18, 2025

Heritage Grocers appoints new CFO

Matthew Holt is taking over as finance chief of the ethnic grocery chain from Darren Karst, who has retired.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 18, 2025