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7 notable grocery executive changes from October
Top executives at Grocery Outlet and Amazon stepped down while Albertsons announced a new chairman as part of several updates to its board.
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SpartanNash names new chief retail officer
Djouma Barry is assuming the role after holding executive positions at Kroger and Target.
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Kroger to open 2 Asian grocery store concepts in Texas next year
The grocer will convert two Dallas-area locations with more Asian-centric products, new decor, updated signage and more, a spokesperson confirmed.
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Kroger-Albertsons merger in court: 6 key takeaways
Competition, pricing and the fate of Albertsons were key points of contention in the three court battles that unfolded over a nearly two-month period.
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Publix reports Q3 sales uptick
Heightened shopping demand during Hurricane Helene boosted sales for the Florida-based grocer during the three-month period that ended Sept. 28.
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Natural Grocers names new CFO
Richard Hallé, a longtime board member for the grocer and former CFO for two tech companies, will step into the role at the start of next year.
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The Friday Checkout: Top grocery issues to watch this presidential election
While high food prices have dominated mainstream discourse, the industry could feel the impact of tariffs or a grocery price-gouging ban, depending on who is elected.
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Grocery retail media poses an $8.5B growth opportunity: report
The number of retail media networks in the industry is projected to double over the next 18 months, according to recent Grocery Doppio findings.
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In Remembrance: 5 grocery concepts and companies that got buried in 2024
From the demise of Dom’s Kitchen & Market to the shuttering of Schnucks’ Eatwell banner, the industry has put several things to rest this year.
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Lidl promises Thanksgiving dinner for 10 for $45
The private label-focused discounter’s holiday meal promotion includes a Shady Brook Farms turkey for 39 cents per pound.
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4 charts examining grocery inflation
While high grocery prices have remained a hot topic among consumers and politicians, the annual rate of food-at-home prices has held steady at about 1%.
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Pardon the Disruption: Should Whole Foods start carrying conventional products?
Parent company Amazon is determined to offer mainstream brands to the specialty retailer’s customers, but it’s employing a clumsy testing strategy.
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Sprouts’ strong momentum continues in Q3
The grocer’s net sales hit $1.9 billion, fueled by solid comparable-store sales and ongoing brick-and-mortar expansion.
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SpartanNash to buy three convenience stores
The grocery retailer and wholesaler has agreed to acquire Michigan-based Markham Enterprises as it continues to expand its retail operations.
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Grocery Outlet’s president and CEO exits abruptly
The grocer has tapped Chairman Eric Lindberg to immediately fill the top roles on an interim basis following the departure of RJ Sheedy, who became president in 2019 and CEO last year.
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Lidl looks to hold onto its roots as it reboots its image
The German grocery chain wants to focus on fresh offerings and expand in three core U.S. markets, its top stateside executive said.
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Flashfood updates app to streamline shopping experience
The revamped app builds on the company’s rebranding efforts and continues its mission to be a tech solutions partner to grocers.
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Grocers keep spotlight on private labels
Retailers have been beefing up their portfolios at a steady clip in recent months, continuing a multi-year trend. Here’s a roundup of some of their latest additions.
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Meat sales surge, led by fresh beef
Overall sales for the category were up more than 5% in September, but processed meat sales were flat.
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Amazon’s top grocery executive exits
Tony Hoggett, the retailer’s senior vice president of worldwide grocery stores, is leaving after nearly three years at the company.
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Target Thanksgiving meal feeds 4 for $20
The retailer joins a slew of grocers that have rolled out holiday meal discounts in an effort to assuage consumer concern about food prices.
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The Friday Checkout: Kroger and Albertsons make their final pitch
In state and federal courts, the retailers have painted the deal as essential to enabling them to bring down prices in a world ruled by Walmart. Will judges buy their argument?
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Simbe raises $50M in latest funding round
Goldman Sachs led the robotics company’s Series C round, which brings its total funding raised to over $100 million.
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Where Kroger stands with its legal challenge to FTC’s in-house case
A hearing is set for Monday in Cincinnati. The FTC says its administrative hearing about the proposed deal would not begin until Dec. 18 at the earliest.
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Dollar General joins the Thanksgiving grocery rush
The discounter is joining a range of retailers in beckoning shoppers with savings on foods commonly used for holiday meals.