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10 top grocery executive changes in March
Ahold Delhaize USA said its CEO will leave in June, Raley’s CEO departed abruptly and Heritage Grocers brought on a chief executive after going without one since last July.
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Sprouts’ CEO says the chain needs to be a better ‘value’ for shoppers
“It’s not so much about price investments. It’s about bringing real clarity to the products that we’re launching,” Jack Sinclair said during an event.
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Trader Joe’s unveils plans for 8 more stores
So far this year, the specialty grocer has announced plans for 17 new stores and opened two.
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SpartanNash zips along with store renovations
The grocery company has debuted improvements to multiple supermarkets following its acquisition last year by C&S Wholesale Grocers.
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Raley’s CEO departs after 11 years with the grocer
Keith Knopf, who served as chief executive since 2018, has handed the reins to Mike Teel, the grocer’s owner and chairman.
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Aldi revamps website and mobile app
The upgrade marks another milestone in the discounter’s ambitious 2026 growth plans.
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Homeland to close 4 stores, consolidate others
The Midwest grocer said the move, which also includes putting an undisclosed number of locations up for sale, will help to build a stronger foundation for the future.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Will Dollar General’s new CEO make it more of a grocery destination?
With its appointment of a top Ahold Delhaize executive, the discounter is entrusting its future to a leader with decades of experience in the supermarket industry.
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Fareway breaks ground on distribution center expansion
The Midwestern grocery chain expects the 105,000-square-foot freezer building expansion to help it better serve its stores in addition to laying the foundation for future investments in automation.
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Walmart brings Sparky to ChatGPT as OpenAI rethinks Instant Checkout
OpenAI is pivoting away from handling purchases after its initial efforts failed to provide enough flexibility.
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ColumnNumber Sense: Can Target succeed by positioning itself as a specialty grocer?
The retailer is planning this year to direct more than $1 billion in capital spending — a fifth of its entire capital budget for 2026 — to its food and beverage business.
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Natural Grocers to staff all stores with health coaches
The coaches, who provide free nutrition education and personalized guidance, will soon be available at all 169 store locations.
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Kroger to spend $112M on store projects in Ohio
The grocer plans to open two stores and remodel 15 in the central and northwest parts of the state in 2026.
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3 key Ahold Delhaize USA accomplishments under JJ Fleeman
From tapping his omnichannel expertise to continuing the task of righting Stop & Shop’s course, here’s what defined Fleeman’s time as CEO.
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Giant Eagle’s loyalty program now accepted at Circle K stores in Ohio
Effective March 24, customers in the Buckeye State can choose between Couche-Tard’s Inner Circle rewards or myPerks while filling up on gas.
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AWG invests $110M to modernize distribution center
The wholesaler is renovating its Gulf Coast facility with advanced automation to improve order accuracy and service reliability.
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Stop & Shop woos shoppers with expanded, cheaper hot bar assortment
The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocer is bringing new dinner foods to the self-service stations in addition to lowering the price by $1 per pound.
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Ahold Delhaize USA CEO to depart
JJ Fleeman, who spent more than three decades at the grocery company, is joining Dollar General as the retailer’s new CEO, effective January 2027.
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Do fast-growing grocers need to rein in their expansion plans?
Grocery Outlet, Sprouts Farmers Market and Aldi are adding stores at a rapid clip around the U.S. amid warning signs from consumers.
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NJ lawmakers advance bill that would limit dynamic pricing methods
The measure is among a number of state-level legislative efforts aimed at restricting retailers from using data about consumers to customize prices.
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Going to the club: How groceries are boosting club retailers’ sales
From perishables to private label dry goods, Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s saw food sales tick up in their most recent quarters.
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3 numbers that can help retailers boost seafood sales
Ramping up online offerings and helping with meal prep are just a couple of tactics traditional grocers can deploy to retain their frequent seafood buyers.
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Wealthy shoppers are heading to dollar stores
Inflation pushed dollar stores to expand their price points. Higher income shoppers, pressured by the same headwind, came along for the ride.
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Vallarta expands foodservice offerings with new store concept
The Hispanic grocery chain will debut an in-house seafood restaurant that is set to become a staple in its locations.
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Wholesale prices rise sharply in February, driven by food costs
Prices received by producers of fresh and dry vegetables soared almost 50% in February compared with the month before, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
