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 Catherine Douglas Moran • March 5, 2025

Ahold Delhaize prices sustainability-linked bond

The grocer is raising 500 million euros through the bond, which is tied to its plans to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

By Sam Silverstein • March 5, 2025

Explore the 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

Publix reports higher sales and comps, lowers capital budget

The grocer reported comparable-store sales growth of 4.1% in Q4 — the highest rate for that metric since Q3 of 2023.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2025

Pardon the Disruption: Where does Kroger go from here?

Rodney McMullen’s abrupt exit as CEO caps a tumultuous period for the supermarket chain. The company’s next leader will need to build on its strengths and untangle some stubborn knots.

By Jeff Wells • March 4, 2025

Albertsons names chief operations officer as next CEO

Susan Morris, who has worked at the supermarket chain for nearly 40 years, will take over the top role on May 1 when Vivek Sankaran retires.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Updated March 3, 2025

8 notable grocery executive changes from February

Kroger and Heritage Grocers Group named new finance chiefs last month, while Grocery Outlet and The Fresh Market brought on new chief executives.

By Grocery Dive Staff • March 3, 2025

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review

His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 3, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Discount grocers still have work to do

The recent struggles of Grocery Outlet and Save A Lot are reminders that these retailers need more than just low prices to succeed.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 28, 2025

C&S to lay off dozens of customer service workers

The grocery wholesaler is eliminating at least 76 jobs in five states effective March 14, according to a notice filed with labor regulators in Hawaii.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 28, 2025

Grocery Outlet’s problems go beyond a botched tech transition

The discounter is also grappling with C-suite turnover and lackluster value messaging as it launches a multifaceted restructuring program.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Feb. 27, 2025

Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms

The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.

By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025

Grocery sales growth will rebound this year, report says

Coresight Research expects U.S. grocery sales will increase 3.1% following lackluster growth in 2024, though volume sales will remain challenging.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 26, 2025

Number Sense: Cracking the code behind Sprouts’ striking success

The specialty grocer’s same-store sales and stock price have boomed in recent quarters, reflecting the chain’s ability to connect with health-focused shoppers willing to pay higher food prices.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 25, 2025

Weis breaks ground on new Delaware store

The 64,000-square-foot location will be the anchor tenant for an upcoming shopping center.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 25, 2025

New fund will let grocers invest in tech startups

Venture capital firm Consumer Equity Partners wants to raise as much as $500 million for its Industry Innovation Fund, with a quarter to half of that money coming from retailers, the firm’s CEO said.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 24, 2025

Walmart’s push for convenience pays off in membership growth

Investments in same-day and express delivery drove e-commerce sales and membership growth for Walmart+ and Sam’s Club.

By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 21, 2025

King Soopers workers end strike as union, grocer reach temporary truce

The Colorado chain plans to resume normal hours at its stores on Wednesday after agreeing to a 100-day “period of labor peace” with UFCW Local 7.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 19, 2025

Target strives for better inventory management, unloading processes

The retailer's supply chain chief said technology and automation can help produce a more efficient inventory mix and flow into stores.

By Max Garland • Feb. 19, 2025

Walmart to deploy AI price forecasting tool

The retailer will use tech provided by Helios to predict the price and availability of agricultural commodities.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 18, 2025

Heritage Grocers appoints new CFO

Matthew Holt is taking over as finance chief of the ethnic grocery chain from Darren Karst, who has retired.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 18, 2025

Meet the digitally engaged grocery shoppers

As consumers increasingly integrate digital tools into their in-store and online routines, retailers have abundant opportunities to meet their needs, write FMI's Doug Baker and Steve Markenson.

By Doug Baker and Steve Markenson • Feb. 18, 2025

Walmart continues to drive the digital grocery train

Grocery e-commerce sales rose almost 17% year over year in January thanks in part to delivery promotions by the mass retailer, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 12, 2025

Albertsons to undergo divisional restructuring

The grocery company is combining its Intermountain and Denver divisions, a spokesperson confirmed.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 12, 2025

SpartanNash’s store acquisitions pay off

The grocery company’s strong retail sales helped offset weakness in its wholesale business during the fourth quarter, executives said during an earnings call Wednesday.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 12, 2025

Kroger names new CFO

David Kennerley will replace interim CFO Todd Foley, who plans to retire from the grocer at the end of its fiscal first quarter.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Feb. 12, 2025