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BJ’s names new chief operations officer, chief supply chain officer
The promotions follow the resignation of Jeff Desroches, the company’s former chief operations officer.
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Wonder to acquire Grubhub for $650M
Just Eat Takeaway originally purchased Grubhub for $7 billion in 2020 and has been trying to sell the company since 2022.
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Specialty and discount grocers carry industry in store visit growth
These chains are consistently outperforming traditional supermarkets as consumers seek out curated assortments and lower prices, a new report found.
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Hannaford suffers multi-day e-commerce outage as Ahold Delhaize contends with ‘cybersecurity incident’
The parent company said the disruption forced it to take certain systems offline and affected some pharmacies and e-commerce services.
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Amazon Fresh expansion continues as chain opens long-awaited stores
The company confirmed the opening of eight stores across five states and will continue to selectively add locations based on consumer response.
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Instacart rolls out more smart carts
The company is expanding the adoption of the technology through partnerships with Coles Supermarkets in Australia and a handful of grocers in the West and Midwest.
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How Trader Joe’s differentiates stores
Even if two locations are in the same neighborhood, the specialty grocer said it looks to curate a distinct experience at each one.
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Grocers’ battle over the Thanksgiving meal is fiercer than ever this year
A chart comparing deals across several major retailers shows offerings with serving sizes for $5 or less per person.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Will grocery M&A heat up under Trump?
Corporate leaders anticipate a flurry of deals once Donald Trump returns to the White House. The grocery industry seems primed for more combinations.
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Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city
Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.
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Grocers continue to add electronic shelf label software
Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s have deployed Instacart's pick-to-light capability in stores, the tech company said Thursday.
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SpartanNash posts lower net and comp-store sales as it looks to acquisitions to juice growth
The grocery retailer and wholesaler’s purchase of Metcalfe’s Market helped offset weak consumer demand for groceries during the third quarter.
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Sprouts to open first store in Wyoming
The store opening, slated for the end of the month, marks the 24th state of operation for the fast-growing specialty grocer.
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UNFI improperly discounts payments to suppliers, lawsuit claims
The grocery wholesaler delays paying food companies for their goods and factors in “prompt-payment discounts” when it pays invoices late, according to a class action suit filed this week.
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Ahold Delhaize sees lower sales, positive comps as it presses ahead with Stop & Shop revamp
“We have much more work to do to bring Stop & Shop back to its feet,” President and CEO Frans Muller said Wednesday.
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As Trump rises again, so too might inflation
Some retailers could get hit hard by policies promised by the president-elect, especially tariffs and taxes, though tax breaks may be a tailwind.
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Grocery Outlet posts lackluster Q3 results as it grapples with tech issues, pricing
The discounter aims to remedy system inefficiencies from its tech transition last summer and refocus its pricing strategy, Interim CEO Eric Lindberg told investors Tuesday.
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Kroger finalizes $1.4B opioid settlement with 30 states
The settlement includes attorney fees of up to $149 million as part of the arrangement — nearly 11% of the total amount.
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Why Sprouts rebranded its personal care private label line
The launch of the health and wellness line Real Root marks the completion of phase two of the specialty grocer’s private brand revamp.
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Dollar Tree CEO steps down
Rick Dreiling’s departure due to health concerns comes as the company is navigating several challenges, including a possible spin off or sale of its Family Dollar banner.
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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.
Updated Nov. 4, 2024
