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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 Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • Updated Feb. 26, 2024 -
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 -
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 Sam Silverstein • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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 -
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 Sam Silverstein • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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 Sam Silverstein • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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 Peyton Bigora • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 -
Kroger-Albertsons merger faces lawsuit by Colorado attorney general
The suit claims the deal violates the state’s antitrust act and alleges the grocers have a “history of collusion” with unlawful no-poach and non-solicitation agreements.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Feb. 16, 2024 -
SpartanNash’s results sag in Q4 as sales to Amazon remain under pressure
The grocery company posted lower comparable-store and net sales during its latest quarter as its retail and wholesale divisions both saw lower volumes.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Ahold Delhaize’s US sales and comps turn negative
The grocer reported Wednesday that its same-store, digital and net sales were all down during its fourth quarter by at least 1%.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Kroger promises to lower prices following merger with Albertsons
This is the grocer’s latest pledge as it looks to ease public concerns regarding the pending deal.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Dom’s Kitchen & Market’s parent company names new CEO
Rob Twyman, a grocery veteran who worked for decades at Whole Foods, succeeds Liz Williams.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Instacart to lay off 250 workers, part ways with 3 execs
The layoffs are part of a restructuring program that will help “flatten the organization” to focus on core initiatives, CEO Fidji Simo said in a letter to shareholders.
By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Updated Feb. 13, 2024 -
Grocery e-commerce sales rise in January
More shoppers bought groceries online last month than during the same period in 2023, but order frequencies for pickup and delivery fell, according to data from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Dollar Tree expands COO role
Mike Creedon will add leadership of Dollar Tree and Family Dollar merchandising and supply chain to his scope of responsibilities.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Publix exec to exit after 45 years
Vice President of Customer Experience Bob Bechtel will retire from the grocer on March 31.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 12, 2024 -
PCC Community Markets workers ratify new contract
The accord with UFCW Local 3000 will allow the grocery co-op to focus on restoring its fiscal health after struggling to turn a profit in recent years, its chief executive said.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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The Friday Checkout: Kroger’s CFO left for a rival. What does that say about its merger with Albertsons?
Gary Millerchip jumped suddenly to Costco even as the blockbuster deal he helped engineer remains up in the air.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Misfits Market branches into third-party fulfillment
The e-grocer is offering other retailers a range of logistics capabilities, including storing and delivering products, through a newly launched service.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Ahold Delhaize sells two meat plants to Cargill
The grocery chain said it elected to transfer ownership of the facilities to the meat processor to “increase our focus on being leading omnichannel retailers.”
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 8, 2024 -
How Schnucks is embracing retail media to stand out as a regional grocer
The company is stepping up its efforts to connect CPGs with its shoppers to be “more competitive in our marketplace versus the Walmarts of the world,” Vice President of Marketing Jenn Freeman said in an interview.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 7, 2024