Grocers focus on value as they target inflation-weary shoppers

Price increases have slowed, but retailers' efforts to lower costs for shoppers are still going full steam ahead. Could that spark a price war down the road?

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 11, 2023

Ahold Delhaize CFO to step down

Natalie Knight will leave the Netherlands-based grocery company this summer to take an unspecified position in the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 10, 2023

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Albertsons beats Q3 estimates as inflation fuels results

The grocer brought in net sales and other revenue of $18.2 billion during the quarter, a year-over-year increase of 9%, while identical sales rose 7.9%.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 10, 2023

Whole Foods Market announces first Montana location

This 31,718-square-foot location, set to open its doors in early February in Bozeman, will be stocked with more than 75 local products.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 10, 2023

Kroger launches brand campaign spotlighting its health services

The retailer is using streaming video, radio commercials, social media and in-store signage to let consumers know about the registered dietitians, pharmacists and other resources at its stores.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 9, 2023

Grocers lead retail hiring at end of 2022

Food and beverage stores added 5,700 positions in December, building on a smaller gain recorded the previous month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 6, 2023

KeHe names new president and CEO

Deb Conklin will take over both top roles at the wholesale food distributor on April 1 from Brandon Barnholt, who is moving into the executive chairman role.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 6, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Discounters reap the rewards of 2022 inflation

Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet have already seen increased foot traffic and store expansion coming off years of pandemic-influenced shopping behavior, supply chain disruptions and inflation.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 6, 2023

Boxed considers selling itself amid cash crunch

The online retailer, which is trying to shore up its liquidity and boost its sagging stock price, also said it is “actively exploring” ways to bring in additional capital.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 5, 2023

Hy-Vee drops plan to have two CEOs

Jeremy Gosch, whom the company said in August would serve as CEO of retail operations, is now Hy-Vee’s only chief executive, marking the latest step in a confusing executive shuffle by the Midwest retailer.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 5, 2023

SpartanNash acquires Midwestern grocery supplier Great Lakes Foods

In purchasing the food wholesaler, the food solutions company also took ownership of its 300,000-square-food distribution center located in Menominee, Michigan.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 5, 2023

8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2023

The lingering impacts of inflation, the growth of retail media and the full return of the store shopping experience will have a significant impact in the year ahead, experts predict.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 4, 2023

Schnucks expands flexible labor option to more stores

Following an initial rollout in the St. Louis area in the fall, the Midwestern grocery chain is bringing its Flexforce employment to dozens of locations in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 4, 2023

Albertsons special dividend remains paused as legal fight heads into 2023

While the temporary restraining order against the payment remains until a Washington State Supreme Court review in early February, the grocery company won a ruling in a Washington, D.C., district court.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 22, 2022

11 top M&A grocery deals of 2022

The proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger may have stolen the spotlight, but this year also saw a string of major acquisitions that combined grocers and advanced digital innovations. 

By Peyton Bigora , Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 22, 2022

Trader Joe’s workers launch unionization drive in Louisville, Kentucky

Workers at the store want to strengthen the ability of local managers to make decisions without interference from top executives, an organizer of the campaign said.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 21, 2022

Target and Walmart spotlight holiday meal deals amid ongoing high inflation

Walmart is continuing an “inflation-free” shopping promotion it launched ahead of Thanksgiving, while Target is offering holiday dinners for $25 this week.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 19, 2022

Uber partners with Mejier to offer grocery delivery

The e-commerce company is adding the Midwestern supercenter chain to its platform, expanding the number of food retailers with a presence on the Uber Eats app.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 16, 2022

Publix sets sights on fourth Kentucky store

The grocer continues to expand in the Bluegrass State after breaking ground on its first store there in June.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 15, 2022

Instacart expands grocery presence in Canada

The company is now providing delivery service for Metro’s Super C, Adonis and Food Basics banners as it grows its roster of delivery and advertising partners across the country.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 15, 2022

H-E-B continuing Texas expansion with upcoming Austin store

The multi-level store announcement caps off a busy year for the grocer as it expanded to new cities and updated numerous existing locations.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 14, 2022

Pardon the Disruption: The 7 trends that defined 2022

Runaway inflation had a significant impact on grocers this year, but the industry also saw notable advancements in retail media, new store formats, loyalty programs and more.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 14, 2022

New Whole Foods Market coming to NYC’s Financial District

This latest announcement marks the first store set to open in the new year after the specialty grocer debuted 11 locations over the course of 2022.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2022

Judge denies preliminary injunction against Albertsons’ $4B dividend

The Friday ruling by a Washington state judge extended a temporary restraining order halting the payment until Dec. 19 to allow time for the state’s attorney general to appeal the ruling.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 12, 2022

How Walmart is pursuing omnichannel profitability

The retail giant is leaning on automation as it builds out and retrofits its fulfillment centers, its President and CEO Doug McMillon said at a Morgan Stanley conference last week. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 12, 2022