Corporate Operations: Page 4


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    Walmart, Target highlight value as Easter approaches

    The mass merchants both announced Monday that they are offering promotions including a complete holiday meal for under $10 per person.

    By March 5, 2024
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    Food execs signal a strong appetite for M&A in 2024

    As Mondelēz, General Mills and other CPG firms scour the market for deals, high asking prices could remain a sticking point preventing some purchases from taking place.

    By Christopher Doering • March 5, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Publix increases capital budget to $2.5B for 2024

    The projected spending is a quarter more than what the Florida-based grocer spent last year to open and remodel stores, along with other projects.

    By March 4, 2024
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    Private label sales hit a record in 2023

    Store brands accounted for nearly 21% of grocery industry unit sales last year, an all-time high, according to newly released data from the Private Label Manufacturers Association.

    By March 4, 2024
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    Sponsored by Viru

    For food company Viru, transparency and working conditions are inextricably linked to success

    Consumers are more food and health conscious than ever — they want to know where and how their food was raised.

    March 4, 2024
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    Wawa debuts retail media network

    The company joins 7-Eleven and Casey’s as one of the few c-store chains to launch an advertising platform.

    By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • March 1, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Could the Kroger-Albertsons saga become a political football?

    The chains are trying to merge as politicians and consumers connect the grocery industry with high prices. Can the retailers overcome the pressure?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • March 1, 2024
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    How grocers evaluate the impacts of AI, tech on workers

    As food retailers assess digital solutions, they are keeping a close eye on the benefits and downsides they pose to their workforces.

    By Updated March 19, 2024
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    What’s next for Kroger and Albertsons as merger case moves on to court

    The grocers' ability to combine could come down to how a judge rules on the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction, antitrust experts said.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
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    Grocery Outlet talks private label launch, next steps for discounter acquisition

    The company is looking to boost its baskets and margins with the private brand rollout later this year, executives told investors. 

    By Feb. 28, 2024
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    Dollar General starts accepting supplemental health benefits

    The discounter is letting shoppers use the benefits to pay for items including produce, over-the-counter medicines and wellness products at all of its 20,000 stores.

    By Feb. 28, 2024
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    Pardon the Disruption: 4 thoughts on the FTC’s challenge to Kroger-Albertsons

    The agency strongly refuted claims the companies made around pricing, worker benefits and store divestitures, setting the stage for a pitched legal battle.

    By Feb. 27, 2024
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    Ahold Delhaize, Instacart make pledges to White House anti-hunger initiative

    The companies' commitments build on the grocery industry’s efforts to address hunger and boost access to food.

    By Feb. 27, 2024
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    Iowa bill seeks to bring grocery options to underserved communities

    Introduced by a state representative who formerly owned a food store, the proposed legislation would provide grants of $50,000 to $500,000 to grocers with up to 10 locations.

    By Feb. 26, 2024
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    FTC files suit to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

    Nine attorneys general have joined the federal court complaint, which claims that the deal would boost grocery prices and hurt workers.

    By , Updated Feb. 26, 2024
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    Dollar General opens 20,000th store

    The discount retailer plans to open hundreds more locations this year alone.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 26, 2024
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    Food giants see opportunity to profit from consumers using weight loss drugs

    Despite worries that the medications could dampen sales, Conagra, WK Kellogg and General Mills are among companies optimistic that sales for popcorn, frozen meals and even cereal could benefit.

    By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2024
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    Sprouts records strong Q4 sales, plots growth for 2024

    The specialty grocer’s net sales rose 8% year over year in its latest quarter, while comps moved ahead 3.3%.

    By Feb. 23, 2024
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    Walmart hits supplier emissions goal 6 years early

    The retailer’s vendors have already reported enough projects to fulfill Project Gigaton’s target of cutting 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its supply chain.  

    By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 23, 2024
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    Ahold Delhaize USA appoints chief sustainability officer

    Marc Stolzman is taking on the role after spending five years at the grocery company’s Peapod Digital Labs division.

    By Feb. 22, 2024
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    Why Giant Food’s search for workers took it to a local prison

    The mid-Atlantic grocer hires incarcerated people for roles in its fresh food distribution center through a work release program with a Maryland correctional facility.

    By Feb. 22, 2024
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    UFCW local throws support behind Kroger-Albertsons merger

    UFCW Local 555 said Monday that it endorses the grocers’ proposed divestiture plan with C&S Wholesale Grocers.

    By Feb. 21, 2024
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    The Save Mart Companies names new chief merchandising and marketing officer

    Chris Hooks, who stepped into the role Tuesday, brings more than 25 years of experience working for grocers, discounters and private label companies.

    By Feb. 20, 2024
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    Walmart records grocery gains, improved e-commerce profitability in Q4

    The retailer’s U.S. comparable-store sales excluding fuel rose 4% as a softening in general merchandise sales partially offset strength in grocery and health and wellness.

    By Feb. 20, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Is C&S Wholesale Grocers fit to run assets Kroger, Albertsons want to divest?

    The lawsuit brought by Colorado’s attorney general claims that the wholesaler and retailer doesn’t have the experience to run hundreds of stores and several more private brands.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 16, 2024