Corporate Operations: Page 6

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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
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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
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    Amazon Fresh shutters two stores

    The company said it is still committed to expanding its brick-and-mortar grocery operations. 

    By • March 20, 2025
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    Consumers worry tariffs will hit grocery prices the hardest: report

    New findings from Intuit Credit Karma show half of U.S. consumers have changed their spending habits in anticipation of tariffs, led by Gen Z and millennial shoppers.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    Kroger taps former Ahold Delhaize exec to head Dallas Division

    Rudy DiPietro is taking over management of the unit from Keith Shoemaker, who is retiring after nearly a half-century with the grocer.

    By • March 19, 2025
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    C&S sues Kroger over $125M termination fee

    The wholesaler alleges that the grocer has declined to pay it the agreed-upon fee related to the failure of the Kroger-Albertsons merger.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Kroger cuts jobs at 84.51°

    The layoffs at the grocer’s retail analytics subsidiary reflect an effort by the company to “focus on the key priorities that power our go-to-market strategy,” a spokesperson said.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    HelloFresh to close Texas facility, cut nearly 300 jobs

    The meal kit company is consolidating its operations in the state as it looks to improve profitability and diversify its offerings.

    By • March 17, 2025
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    EPA deregulation push raises numerous questions for grocers

    While trade groups praised the agency saying it will reconsider a rule impacting refrigerant requirements, experts say the announcement is confusing and may not have much impact.

    By • March 14, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: The ghost of Kroger-Albertsons merger haunts the c-store industry

    As the owner of 7-Eleven considers a potential deal with fellow titan Couche-Tard, its executives say the failed supermarket combination is a “cautionary tale” about store divestment strategy.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • March 14, 2025
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    Walmart says it’s unlikely to meet 2025 plastic, recycling targets

    This admission follows the retailer noting at the end of last year it would miss 2025 and 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.

    By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2025
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    How Sprouts optimized its store selection process

    The new model, which prioritizes local over operational expertise, is showing strong results so far, executives said during a Bank of America conference.

    By • March 12, 2025
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    Amazon is merging its convenience and grocery store corporate teams

    Combining the teams comes as Amazon Go has struggled to grow while Amazon Fresh has sharply increased its store count recently.

    By Brett Dworski • Updated March 12, 2025
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    Kroger launches e-commerce business unit

    Yael Cosset will head the new team as executive vice president and chief digital officer, the grocer announced Tuesday.

    By • March 11, 2025
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    UNFI sees sales rise as efficiency improves

    The grocery retailer and wholesaler’s net sales were up by 5% during Q2, driven by its natural products business, while its net loss narrowed.

    By • March 11, 2025
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    Krasdale Foods’ longtime CEO dies at 94

    Charles A. Krasne, only the second CEO in the company’s history, died last week.

    By • March 11, 2025
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    Grocery inflation is poised to rise in 2025, experts say

    A few categories, like eggs, beef and sweets, are having an outsized impact even as prices for most foods hold steady, according to analysts.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    Stater Bros CEO blames inflation for recent layoffs

    The Southern California grocery chain laid off more than 60 store workers as a cost reduction effort to avoid raising food prices for consumers.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    What 7-Eleven’s IPO will mean for its future in the US

    Experts agree that once the world’s largest c-store chain makes its North American stores their own entity, it’ll have two possible paths: innovate and grow, or sell to Couche-Tard.

    By Brett Dworski • March 10, 2025
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    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
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    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 • March 7, 2025
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    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 , • March 6, 2025
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    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
  • Tote bags for sale at Whole Foods. A sign says the bags are made from recycled materials.
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    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 • March 6, 2025
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    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 • March 5, 2025