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    Aldi’s Thanksgiving basket to feed 10 people for less than $47

    This year’s deal includes a Butterball turkey and numerous staple side dishes and ingredients.

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    Busting the myths of incrementality measurement in 2025

    Discover how brands are leveraging iROAS to measure incremental sales and optimize retail media strategies across growing channels.

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    Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues

    Several large beverage companies, seeing losses in their wine operations, have turned to premium offerings to cater to a more niche audience willing to pay more.

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    Wakefern buys specialty food brand Di Bruno Bros.

    The regional grocery cooperative now owns the portfolio of Italian and European products, which are distributed nationally.

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    Albertsons records modest revenue gain in Q2, but profitability falls

    The supermarket operator posted same-stores sales growth of 2.5% during the period, while net income slipped 45%.

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    How grocers are jockeying for position in an age of rapid change

    The annual Groceryshop conference spotlighted the forces redefining how retailers, tech companies and customers approach grocery shopping.

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    SpartanNash to buy regional grocer Fresh Encounter

    The acquisition of the grocer’s 49 stores across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky grows SpartanNash’s store portfolio by a third.

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    4 key takeaways from Groceryshop 2024

    The annual show centered on ways grocers can serve shoppers in an era where people have more choices than ever before — and remain sharply focused on saving money.

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    Fareway launches premium grocery brand Truly Yours

    The Midwestern grocer is the latest industry player to focus on indulgence with its new private label line.

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    Walmart names chief growth officer to head up new business group

    Seth Dallaire is now leading an expanded division as the company transitions toward a focus on omnichannel retailing.

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    USDA prepared to issue subpoenas in beef price-gouging investigation

    The department is exploring the impact of food system consolidation as it looks to "more vigorously enforce" competition rules in the meat and grocery industries.

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    The Friday Checkout: Club stores are doing more to stand out

    Sam’s Club is opening a checkout-free store near Dallas while Costco is lowering prices on key items under its Kirkland Signature brand.

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    Stop & Shop cuts prices on thousands of products in Rhode Island

    The East Coast supermarket chain is also adding kiosks to stores that will allow customers to print coupons and activate deals.

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    Stop & Shop pressed on pricing by 4 Democratic lawmakers

     The politicians’ letter to Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller asked for an explanation on pricing discrepancies between Massachusetts locations.

    Updated Oct. 11, 2024
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    Automated-checkout company Grabango shuts down

    The tech company, which made a significant reduction in its workforce last year, was unable to secure the funding it needed to continue operating, a spokesperson said.

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    How Weis Markets is getting an e-commerce boost with Amazon

    The East Coast grocer was initially skeptical about linking with the online giant, but has reaped benefits including expanding its reach to more metro areas, the company’s CIO said.

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    Save A Lot appoints new chief operating officer

    Bill Mayo, who joined the company earlier this year, is taking on additional responsibilities following Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Trey Johnson’s retirement.

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    Amazon bundles online shopping of groceries and non-food items

    The company is diversifying its marketplace and fulfillment centers to allow Prime members to add goods from Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods in one cart.

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    Wakefern names former Save Mart exec as GVP of fresh

    Mark Van Buskirk brings more than 35 years of grocery experience, including at Albertsons and convenience store chain Jacksons Food Stores, to his new role.

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    Lidl to relaunch its brand in the US

    The German discount grocer plans to launch a marketing campaign on Oct. 16 aimed at boosting the chain’s name recognition with shoppers on this side of the Atlantic.

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    SpartanNash opens 2nd pilot for grocery store modernization strategy

    The company’s remodeled location in Sparta, Michigan, includes items popular at the first test store such as a beef jerky bar, specialty cheeses and healthy meal kits.

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    The Save Mart Companies exits distribution business, links with C&S

    The regional grocer said it is closing two distribution centers this fall as it looks to “maximize supply chain efficiencies” in a competitive environment.

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    Kroger gives its membership program a streaming boost

    The grocery company now lets Kroger Plus members choose between a Disney+, Hulu or ESPN+ subscription.

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    ‘Healthcare is complicated’: Kroger’s complex journey to link food with health

    The grocery company’s health arm aims to connect people with health, wellness and nutrition solutions while battling legislative and healthcare industry challenges.

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    Save A Lot to open micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn

    The discount grocer partnered with Fabric and Uber and will continue to expand its on-demand delivery operation across New York City.

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    Sam’s Club to open location without checkout stations

    Shoppers at the digitally focused store, due to open next week in Grapevine, Texas, will need to use the retailer’s Scan & Go app to make purchases.