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Deep DiveKroger’s road ahead runs through its past, analysts say
One expert described the grocer as “ruddlerless,” noting that its core grocery business has suffered as the company has pursued alternative profits and pricey e-commerce investments.
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Tony’s Fresh Market workers vote not to unionize
UFCW Local 881 blamed the results of the election on “fear and intimidation” by the Chicago-area grocer and said it would file unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB.
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Albertsons unveils limited-time private label items
The grocer launched a collection of lemon-inspired products, including cookies, pretzels and popcorn, available through May 9.
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Woods Supermarket debuts first out-of-state location
Along with groceries and liquor, the Colorado store includes nearly a dozen restaurant concepts, a tap room with live music and more.
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Trader Joe’s roasts in-store retail media
In a recent podcast, company leaders emphasized that their marketing model focuses on human interaction, not robots and screens.
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8 notable grocery executive changes from March
Rodney McMullen left Kroger while Dollar Tree, Albertsons and Instacart added new leaders to their C-suites.
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Walmart adds AI partner for produce crop monitoring
The retailer is working with Cropin to improve yield forecasting, monitor crop health and better predict seasonal transitions for fresh foods.
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UFCW backs reintroduction of Food Secure Strikers Act
The act would allow striking workers to continue utilizing their SNAP benefits as well as offer other protections.
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Instacart adds tools to address out-of-stocks
The company said its new offerings will help provide a real-time understanding of what’s on store shelves.
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Walmart drops eggs from its Easter meal deal
The bundle, which is priced at about $6 per person, includes ham, potatoes and asparagus, and costs less than what the retailer charged for a similar promotion last year.
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Kroger and Albertsons court filings detail epic power struggle over failed merger
Reviewing both suits reveals the two companies fought fiercely over the divestiture deal and stopped cooperating long before they set foot in court.
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Meijer to debut newest neighborhood market
Independence Market centers on convenience and debuts in Clackson, Michigan, at the end of April.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: A California city banned digital-only grocery coupons. What could it mean for the industry?
The ban is the first of its kind in the U.S., but the head of the San Diego city council noted that other states have tried similar initiatives.
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Utah law clears the way for shoppers to include beer in grocery pickup orders
The revision to the state’s liquor bill builds on a growing trend of states easing up on alcohol-sale restrictions.
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Kroger files counterclaims against Albertsons
Albertsons worked with C&S Wholesale Grocers to cast doubt on Kroger’s plan for securing regulatory clearance for the deal, Kroger said in a legal filing.
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Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar for $1B
A sale to private equity comes 10 years after Dollar Tree acquired its rival for $8.5 billion, a decade when the business has mostly dragged down results.
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How grocers can reel in more customer seafood spend
Food retailers have an opportunity to convert customers into “occasional or frequent” seafood shoppers by highlighting seafood’s affordability, health benefits and more, FMI found.
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Trader Joe’s and Aldi are increasing their grip on grocery shoppers: report
Both chains saw a smaller share of customers visit other stores just before or after stopping at their locations last year than in 2023, according to Placer.ai.
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Instacart expands smart cart advertising to all brand partners
More than 7,000 companies will soon have the ability to extend a single ad campaign across Instacart’s online and in-store platforms.
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San Diego bans digital-only grocery store coupons
The city council approved the ordinance, which is reportedly the first in the country, to give consumers equal access to supermarket savings.
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4 charts that show the pandemic’s impact on grocery e-commerce
Online grocery sales have fluctuated since booming in 2020, but they appear poised for continued growth, with delivery taking the lead.
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Trump administration delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks
The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.
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How Instacart is polishing its image as a tech firm
The company has stepped up its focus on gear such as smart carts and electronic shelf labels, although it still derives most of its revenue from its legacy grocery e-commerce business.
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Sam’s Club offers digital ‘all-day grazing experience’ for Easter
The Walmart-owned club retailer has curated its meal offerings online in response to feedback from its members.
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ColumnNumber Sense: Kroger’s e-commerce growth is a complicated story
The grocery chain’s digital sales continue to impress, but they raise questions about store performance and how the company will compete against Walmart going forward.
