Pardon the Disruption: Kroger’s really big layoff plan carries some really big risks

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  Aldi and Lidl dish out Thanksgiving meal deals for under $40

  While both bundles can feed 10 people and include sides and dessert fixings, the discounters are taking different approaches to serving up value to their shoppers.

  Updated Oct. 14, 2026

  Finances & Deals

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  Albertsons hastens cost-cutting drive as sales continue to flounder

  As the grocer recorded its third consecutive quarter of falling identical sales growth, its CEO indicated that layoffs and store closures in certain markets are on the table.

  Corporate Operations

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  Kroger to cut 3K corporate jobs over the next 3 years

  The grocer has “more layers, more handoffs and more overhead than we need,” CEO Greg Foran wrote in an internal memo.

  Updated Oct. 12, 2026

  Corporate Operations

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  Albertsons seeks $8B from Kroger over failed merger

  Kroger is responsible for a “lost merger premium” because it put its own interests ahead of its obligation to pursue regulatory approval for the deal, Albertsons claimed in a court filing.

  Corporate Operations

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  Ahold Delhaize experiencing cybersecurity issue

  The company said it took some systems offline as part of “precautionary measures.” Websites for all five of the grocer’s U.S. banners were down Monday morning. 

  Corporate Operations

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  Senator raises concerns over Kroger’s plan to buy Giant Eagle

  The proposed acquisition and two other major food deals “reveal a growing consolidation trend” that could boost prices for consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren told the FTC and the Justice Department.

  Corporate Operations

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  Column

  The Friday Checkout: Why Kroger and Target store workers are dressing to impress

  Both retailers have reportedly introduced new dress codes for their workers as they continue looking for ways to elevate the shopping experience.

  Store Operations

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  Where are the gaps in grocers’ prepared food offerings?

  A quarter of surveyed shoppers said their grocer’s deli-prepared foods section lacks variety, especially in health-focused products and global cuisines, FMI found.

  Store Operations

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  Albertsons continues consolidating internal departments

  The grocer is bringing its retail media arm under its merchandising organization, with CMO Emily Turner overseeing the combined organization.

  Corporate Operations

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  H-E-B’s foot traffic growth far outpaces the rest of the industry, research finds

  The Texas grocer saw visits rise over six times faster year-over-year between January and August than grocers overall, according to Placer.ai.

  Store Operations

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  Publix now has 10 Kentucky stores. Here’s how the grocer is growing in the state.

  Since its arrival just over two years ago, the Florida-based supermarket chain has expanded rapidly in the Bluegrass State.

  Store Operations

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  Good Food Holdings names new CEO

  Company veteran Adam Caldecott succeeds Neil Stern, who retired after helming the West Coast specialty grocery operator for six years.

  Corporate Operations

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  ADUSA parts ways with top tech executive

  Keith Nicks, the grocer’s chief commercial and digital officer for the past year, concluded his 36-year run at the company.

  Corporate Operations

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  Grocery consumption shifts require smaller packages, NielsenIQ finds

  Brands and packaging converters need to evolve alongside consumers, including by taking into account generational differences in consumption, the report says.

  Corporate Operations

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  Former Shipt executive returns as CEO

  Raj Kapoor, the e-commerce company’s former chief operating officer, is rejoining after a year-long stint as a Target senior executive. 

  Corporate Operations

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  Grocery trade groups caution FTC on overly broad pricing enforcement

  Both FMI and the NGA called for the agency to distinguish between personalized pricing and personalized promotions.

  Store Operations

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  Walmart defends pricing practices, again

  The retailer says it won't renew a key patent that could leverage scan-and-go tech to personalize prices. It's one of several that has drawn the attention of activists.

  Corporate Operations

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  Top grocery trade shows in 2027

  FMI’s GroceryLab and the Nourishing Change Conference co-hosted by Kroger Health, Ahold Delhaize USA and Hy-Vee are among the industry events set for the coming year.

  Updated Oct. 12, 2026

  Corporate Operations

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  Walmart expands drone delivery of groceries and other goods

  By next year, the retailer and partner Wing plan to offer aerial delivery from more than 270 stores across the country.

  Corporate Operations

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  Albertsons retail media head departs

  Brian Monahan has left Albertsons Media Collective after serving for one year as senior vice president of the division.

  Updated Oct. 5, 2026

  Corporate Operations

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  The Giant Company launches store tours for GLP-1 users

  The chain is hosting sessions at six stores as the grocery industry steps up efforts to support consumers taking the popular medications.

  Corporate Operations

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  Has Publix lost its magic?

  The highly regarded regional supermarket chain typically outperforms its conventional peers. But that hasn’t been the case lately as the grocer’s sales growth has tailed off.

  Corporate Operations

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  New York City names branding firms for municipal grocery store project

  The city has selected four companies to help create a cohesive brand identity for the five stores it plans to open.

  Updated Oct. 5, 2026

  Corporate Operations

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  Opinion

  How grocers and CPG brands can tackle poor in-store execution

  Manufacturers and retailers should tap a trusted expert to help brands gain better insight into their on-shelf performance, writes Gary Schneider of Bay Food Brokerage.

  Store Operations

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  Column

  The Friday Checkout: Has Costco become grocery’s biggest threat?

  It’s no secret that the club retailer is a competitor. But as the company grows market share and sales expand, grocers should be increasingly worried about Costco’s impact.

  Store Operations

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