Finances & Deals


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    Grocery Outlet struggles with sales growth as new strategy takes hold

    The discounter posted comparable store sales growth of just over 1% during its Q3 as it kicked off a store remodeling campaign and merchandising tests.

    By Nov. 5, 2025
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    Ahold Delhaize sees improvements at Stop & Shop

    The Dutch grocery company saw its overall U.S. comparable-store sales rise during the third quarter at more than twice the pace it recorded a year ago.

    By Nov. 5, 2025
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    Balls Food adds new banner to its roster

    The Kansas City-based grocer plans to acquire Schulte’s Fresh Foods and keep the store’s name, bringing its banner count up to five.

    By Nov. 3, 2025
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    Unlocking incremental growth during retail’s most magical moment

    This year is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable holiday seasons yet, as economic uncertainty lingers due to persistent inflation and the potential ripple effect of tariffs.

    Nov. 3, 2025
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    Sprouts underestimated the impact of softening consumers

    While its third-quarter results fell short of expectations, the grocer is still speeding ahead with growth initiatives, including upping its store openings goal for 2025.

    By Oct. 30, 2025
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    Giant Eagle to hold penny trade-in event

    As the national penny shortage continues, the regional grocer is offering gift cards worth twice the value of the pennies customers exchange.

    By Oct. 30, 2025
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    Aldi serves up a cheaper Thanksgiving meal deal

    The discounter announced on Instagram that its holiday promotion feeds 10 people for $40 — around $7 less than it charged for a similar deal last year.

    By Oct. 15, 2025
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    Winn-Dixie to divest 3 Alabama stores

    The Florida-based grocer is offloading the locations to Food City in November.

    By Oct. 14, 2025
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    Brookshire Grocery to buy 2 Oklahoma supermarkets

    The Texas-based retailer plans to convert the locations into Fresh by Reasor’s stores.

    By Oct. 7, 2025
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    SNAP restrictions may cost $1.6B for retailers to implement: report

    New findings from three industry groups estimate the upfront as well as ongoing maintenance price tags tied to compliance with new regulations.

    By Oct. 6, 2025
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    UNFI reports solid results as it recovers from cyberattack

    The grocery retailer and wholesaler has raised its sales expectations to reflect strong performance in recent months, CEO Sandy Douglas said during an earnings call.

    By Sept. 30, 2025
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    Kroger can withhold details about why McMullen resigned, court rules

    The circumstances surrounding the departure of the company’s former CEO were ruled immaterial to a suit by Albertsons that claims Kroger was responsible for the failure of the grocers’ planned merger.

    By Sept. 17, 2025
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    Schnucks’ owner to buy 51 stores with purchase of 2 Wisconsin grocers

    A newly formed holding company controlled by the family that runs Schnucks is acquiring regional grocers Skogen’s Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers.

    By Updated Sept. 16, 2025
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    Kroger is reviewing its automated e-commerce fulfillment network

    The grocery chain is conducting a “full site-by-site analysis” and leaning on its stores to fill orders as it looks to improve profitability and reduce costs, interim CEO Ron Sargent said.

    By Sept. 11, 2025
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    Dollar Tree tariff mitigation efforts yield results sooner than expected

    The discount retailer reported Q2 net sales and comp growth as consumers continue to seek out value across income brackets.

    By Dani James • Sept. 5, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: Can Target’s grocery business help revive its luster?

    The retailer’s incoming CEO declared that leveraging its flair for style and design can help it “win across every single category,” including food and beverage. Will that turn out to be the case?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Walmart added 30% more grocery price cuts in Q2

    The food discounts were part of 7,400 temporary price reductions during the quarter, company executives told investors.

    By Aug. 21, 2025
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    SpartanNash’s retail sales again lead its quarterly growth

    The grocery company’s retail unit saw revenue growth of 13% during Q2, while wholesale revenue dropped 3%.

    By Aug. 14, 2025
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    Natural Grocers posts strong Q3 despite cyberattack on UNFI

    The natural and organic retailer said it took at least a 1% hit on its comparable-store sales because of the data breach against its primary supplier, but still saw that metric rise year over year.

    By Aug. 11, 2025
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    Instacart reports strong Q2 results amid omnichannel push

    The company is expanding in-store and online solutions as “multichannel customers” prove to be the most valuable, CEO Fidji Simo said.

    By Aug. 8, 2025
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    HelloFresh makes $70M product investment

    The meal kit company is looking to fuel expansion in personalization, variety, quality and health-centered offerings.

    By Aug. 7, 2025
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    Grocery Outlet says it’s making progress on strategic initiatives

    The discounter recorded its sixth consecutive quarter of achieving over $1 billion in net sales as it moved ahead on four goals set out by CEO Jason Potter earlier this year.

    By Aug. 6, 2025
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    Ahold Delhaize credits omnichannel for strong financial results

    The company told investors it achieved e-commerce profitability on a fully allocated basis during the first half of 2025.

    By Aug. 6, 2025
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    Publix Q2 sales jump with Easter shift

    The grocer’s second-quarter results rose year over year mainly due to the holiday falling later this year as well as the impact of inflation.

    By Aug. 4, 2025
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    Social meal moments: The grocery retail growth opportunity

    Connection happens around the table, learn how retailers can win big by embracing social meals.

    By Butterball, LLC • Aug. 4, 2025