Corporate Operations: Page 5

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    Kroger says its pursuit of Albertsons cost over $1B

    The grocer spent nearly $700 million on fees related to the failed merger attempt in 2024 alone, according to a regulatory filing.

    By • April 9, 2025
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    Tariffs are the latest test of beleaguered US consumers

    Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, among other forces, analysts say.

    By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2025
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    Trendline

    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
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    Ahold Delhaize USA names new CIO

    Ann Dozier joins a few months after the grocery company experienced a cyberattack that led to e-commerce disruptions and empty shelves.

    By • April 8, 2025
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    Baldor Specialty Foods taps former FreshDirect CEO as president

    David McInerney joins the fresh produce and specialty foods distributor as it looks to expand its product offerings and distribution capabilities.

    By • April 8, 2025
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    Coborn’s to acquire 2 South Dakota grocery stores

    Family-owned Kessler’s Food and Grocery said it struck a deal with Coborn’s because remaining competitive on its own would be “increasingly difficult.”

    By • April 8, 2025
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    Kroger plans to build 3 new stores in Ohio and Kentucky

    The grocer also intends to renovate 16 locations in connection with $130 million it allocated for capital investments in its Cincinnati/Dayton division this year.

    By • April 7, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: Could tariffs be just what traditional grocers need to find their footing?

    Kroger shares raced to their highest level ever on Thursday even as the stock market cratered — a powerful reminder of the essential role supermarkets play in the economy.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • April 4, 2025
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    Rodney McMullen submits another resignation

    The former Kroger CEO has quit the board of apparel and footwear company VF Corp. following his sudden departure from the grocer after an ethics investigation. 

    By • April 4, 2025
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    SpartanNash splits with another top executive

    Bennett Morgan is set to give up his role as the grocer’s merchandising chief on April 25, two weeks after the company’s chief strategy and information officer is scheduled to depart.

    By • April 3, 2025
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    Kroger alleges C&S misconduct in Albertsons deal

    The wholesaler is not entitled to a $125 million merger termination fee because of several contract breaches, Kroger said in a legal filing.

    By • April 3, 2025
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    Tony’s Fresh Market workers vote not to unionize

    UFCW Local 881 blamed the results of the election on “fear and intimidation” by the Chicago-area grocer and said it would file unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Kroger’s road ahead runs through its past, analysts say

    One expert described the grocer as “ruddlerless,” noting that its core grocery business has suffered as the company has pursued alternative profits and pricey e-commerce investments.

    By • April 1, 2025
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    8 notable grocery executive changes from March

    Rodney McMullen left Kroger while Dollar Tree, Albertsons and Instacart added new leaders to their C-suites.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • March 31, 2025
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    Walmart drops eggs from its Easter meal deal

    The bundle, which is priced at about $6 per person, includes ham, potatoes and asparagus, and costs less than what the retailer charged for a similar promotion last year.

    By • March 27, 2025
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    Pardon the Disruption: Kroger and Albertsons court filings detail epic power struggle over failed merger

    Reviewing both suits reveals the two companies fought fiercely over the divestiture deal and stopped cooperating long before they set foot in court. 

    By • March 27, 2025
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    Meijer to debut newest neighborhood market

    Independence Market centers on convenience and debuts in Clackson, Michigan, at the end of April.

    By • Updated March 28, 2025
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    Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar for $1B

    A sale to private equity comes 10 years after Dollar Tree acquired its rival for $8.5 billion, a decade when the business has mostly dragged down results.

    By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2025
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    Trader Joe’s and Aldi are increasing their grip on grocery shoppers: report

    Both chains saw a smaller share of customers visit other stores just before or after stopping at their locations last year than in 2023, according to Placer.ai.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    Kroger files counterclaims against Albertsons

    Albertsons worked with C&S Wholesale Grocers to cast doubt on Kroger’s plan for securing regulatory clearance for the deal, Kroger said in a legal filing.

    By , • Updated March 25, 2025
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    How Instacart is polishing its image as a tech firm

    The company has stepped up its focus on gear such as smart carts and electronic shelf labels, although it still derives most of its revenue from its legacy grocery e-commerce business.

    By • March 24, 2025
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    Trump administration delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks

    The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: C&S echoes Albertsons’ claims about why Kroger deal fell apart

    The grocery distributor and wholesaler alleges Kroger took the lead on the merger and then botched the handling of regulators’ concerns.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • March 21, 2025
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    Top SpartanNash tech exec to depart

    Masiar Tayebi will leave his role as chief strategy and information officer in April after working for the Midwestern grocery company for about four years.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    Number Sense: Kroger’s e-commerce growth is a complicated story

    The grocery chain’s digital sales continue to impress, but they raise questions about store performance and how the company will compete against Walmart going forward.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    Kroger keeps an eye on produce tariff exposure

    The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities.

    By Kelly Stroh • March 20, 2025