Corporate Operations


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    Wakefern to acquire Morton Williams

    A subsidiary of the company will run the chain’s 17 stores in the New York City metro area.

    By Updated Aug. 7, 2025
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    Stressed, bored and curious: How consumers are approaching food shopping right now.

    Shoppers don’t just want retailers to echo their economic anxieties — they want help discovering new food and beverages, the Kearney Consumer Institute found.

    By Aug. 7, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    How Kroger built a sonic ecosystem into its multichannel brand platform

    The grocery giant teamed with Made Music Studio to expand on existing brand elements and engage with consumers.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 6, 2025
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    7 grocery players’ major executive changes in July

    Ahold Delhaize and Aldi both made changes to their C-Suites, and Walmart tapped a top Instacart leader for a role focused on AI. 

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 5, 2025
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    What happened to Hy-Vee’s 4-state expansion plan?

    Four years after the company announced it would build stores in Indiana and parts of the Southeast, public records and interviews with local officials show it hasn’t even started construction in some areas.

    By Brett Dworski , Updated Aug. 5, 2025
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    UNFI taps top Coborn’s executive to head up retail division

    The wholesale distributor and retailer named David Best as its next president and CEO of retail.

    By Aug. 5, 2025
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    How Lidl US is chasing growth by thinking small

    “The idea is that with the [limited] number of products we have in our stores, you should be able to meet every need that you have as a shopper,” CEO Joel Rampoldt said.

    By Aug. 4, 2025
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    PCC names new CFO

    Amy Chow’s appointment to the role marks the first C-suite hire the co-op grocer has announced since seeing sales improve.

    By Aug. 4, 2025
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    Albertsons becomes sole grocer to sign Make Health Technology Great Again pledge

    The company said it will explore how its free health platform can provide more personalized assistance to users.

    By Aug. 1, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: Why Sprouts’ self-distribution expansion is timely

    At a time of disruption in the distribution industry, the specialty grocer is taking control by expanding its in-sourcing of key categories like meat and seafood.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Hannaford completes 6 store remodels

    The updates included adding self-checkout registers, more grab-and-go foods and pharmacy consultation rooms.

    By July 31, 2025
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    Walmart reaches settlement with food waste tech company

    The two sides struck a confidential deal a few months after a federal jury ordered the retailer to pay Zest Labs more than $222 million.

    By July 30, 2025
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    Kroger continues executive shuffle with 4 appointments

    The grocer named a PetSmart executive as its new head of sourcing and promoted leaders to oversee private label and two operating divisions.

    By July 30, 2025
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    Hy-Vee expands retail media reach by joining consortium

    The grocer has linked with Rippl, a retail media network for regional grocery and convenience stores.

    By July 30, 2025
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    Kroger unifies retail media, consumer insights and loyalty marketing services

    The consolidation comes in response to brands’ demand for broader growth strategies and more flexible media capabilities, the grocer said.

    By July 30, 2025
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    California leads coalition suing Trump administration over SNAP data

    The lawsuit alleges the USDA is illegally trying to gather personally identifiable information on program participants as part of the administration’s mass deportation efforts.

    By Updated July 29, 2025
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    Albertsons presses for details surrounding ex-Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s exit

    Amid the grocers’ legal fight, Albertsons wants Kroger to share more information about McMullen’s alleged unethical conduct and whether it impacted their failed deal.

    By July 29, 2025
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    How SNAP changes could impact grocers

    Retailers are figuring out how to navigate new policies tightening participation in the food assistance program and restrictions certain states are implementing on which items customers can buy.

    By July 29, 2025
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    KeHe opens new distribution center in Florida

    The facility is larger than a former one nearby and includes dedicated rooms for ice cream and bulk items.

    By July 28, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: Could refreshed tech leadership put Albertsons on a path to success?

    The grocer’s decision to appoint a new retail media head continues the company’s efforts to focus on expanding its digital expertise.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 25, 2025
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    Kroger names new secretary and general counsel

    The grocer has tapped George Vincent from Cincinnati law firm Dinsmore & Shohl to take over for Christine Wheatley when she retires in September.

    By July 25, 2025
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    Heritage Grocers’ CEO exits

    With Suzy Monford’s departure, the company named a group of executives to oversee operations and tapped Smart & Final chief David Hirz as board chairman.

    By , Updated July 24, 2025
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    Market Basket fires 2 executives amid ongoing turmoil

    The New England grocery chain told a local news outlet it terminated the directors for making untrue statements about the company.

    By July 24, 2025
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    Walmart taps Instacart exec for AI role

    The retailer is bringing on Daniel Danker as executive vice president of AI acceleration, product and design.

    By July 24, 2025
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    Stop & Shop names new operations executive

    The Ahold Delhaize banner named long-time employee Bob Yager to the EVP role as it focuses on steady improvement in the competitive Northeast region.

    By July 24, 2025