Corporate Operations
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • March 24, 2025 -
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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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TrendlineRetail media
Grocers of all sizes are continuing to test the bounds of digital retail media capabilities through the launch of new capabilities and third-party partnerships.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: C&S echoes Albertsons’ claims about why Kroger deal fell apart
The grocery distributor and wholesaler alleges Kroger took the lead on the merger and then botched the handling of regulators’ concerns.
By Grocery Dive Staff • March 21, 2025 -
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Top SpartanNash tech exec to depart
Masiar Tayebi will leave his role as chief strategy and information officer in April after working for the Midwestern grocery company for about four years.
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • March 20, 2025 -
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Kroger keeps an eye on produce tariff exposure
The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities.
By Kelly Stroh • March 20, 2025 -
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Amazon Fresh shutters two stores
The company said it is still committed to expanding its brick-and-mortar grocery operations.
By Peyton Bigora • March 20, 2025 -
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Consumers worry tariffs will hit grocery prices the hardest: report
New findings from Intuit Credit Karma show half of U.S. consumers have changed their spending habits in anticipation of tariffs, led by Gen Z and millennial shoppers.
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Kroger taps former Ahold Delhaize exec to head Dallas Division
Rudy DiPietro is taking over management of the unit from Keith Shoemaker, who is retiring after nearly a half-century with the grocer.
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C&S sues Kroger over $125M termination fee
The wholesaler alleges that the grocer has declined to pay it the agreed-upon fee related to the failure of the Kroger-Albertsons merger.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 18, 2025 -
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Kroger cuts jobs at 84.51°
The layoffs at the grocer’s retail analytics subsidiary reflect an effort by the company to “focus on the key priorities that power our go-to-market strategy,” a spokesperson said.
By Sam Silverstein • March 18, 2025 -
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HelloFresh to close Texas facility, cut nearly 300 jobs
The meal kit company is consolidating its operations in the state as it looks to improve profitability and diversify its offerings.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 17, 2025 -
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EPA deregulation push raises numerous questions for grocers
While trade groups praised the agency saying it will reconsider a rule impacting refrigerant requirements, experts say the announcement is confusing and may not have much impact.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 14, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: The ghost of Kroger-Albertsons merger haunts the c-store industry
As the owner of 7-Eleven considers a potential deal with fellow titan Couche-Tard, its executives say the failed supermarket combination is a “cautionary tale” about store divestment strategy.
By Grocery Dive Staff • March 14, 2025 -
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Walmart says it’s unlikely to meet 2025 plastic, recycling targets
This admission follows the retailer noting at the end of last year it would miss 2025 and 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2025 -
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How Sprouts optimized its store selection process
The new model, which prioritizes local over operational expertise, is showing strong results so far, executives said during a Bank of America conference.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 12, 2025 -
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Amazon is merging its convenience and grocery store corporate teams
Combining the teams comes as Amazon Go has struggled to grow while Amazon Fresh has sharply increased its store count recently.
By Brett Dworski • Updated March 12, 2025 -
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Kroger launches e-commerce business unit
Yael Cosset will head the new team as executive vice president and chief digital officer, the grocer announced Tuesday.
By Sam Silverstein • March 11, 2025 -
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UNFI sees sales rise as efficiency improves
The grocery retailer and wholesaler’s net sales were up by 5% during Q2, driven by its natural products business, while its net loss narrowed.
By Sam Silverstein • March 11, 2025 -
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Krasdale Foods’ longtime CEO dies at 94
Charles A. Krasne, only the second CEO in the company’s history, died last week.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 11, 2025 -
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Grocery inflation is poised to rise in 2025, experts say
A few categories, like eggs, beef and sweets, are having an outsized impact even as prices for most foods hold steady, according to analysts.
By Sam Silverstein • March 10, 2025 -
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Stater Bros CEO blames inflation for recent layoffs
The Southern California grocery chain laid off more than 60 store workers as a cost reduction effort to avoid raising food prices for consumers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 10, 2025 -
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What 7-Eleven’s IPO will mean for its future in the US
Experts agree that once the world’s largest c-store chain makes its North American stores their own entity, it’ll have two possible paths: innovate and grow, or sell to Couche-Tard.
By Brett Dworski • March 10, 2025 -
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The Friday Checkout: Exits of Kroger and Albertsons chiefs tell a tale of two grocers
Rodney McMullen and Vivek Sankaran tried mightily to bring their companies together. Now they’re leaving behind retailers on sharply different paths.
By Grocery Dive Staff • March 7, 2025 -
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Club retailers chart ambitious growth plans
Costco and BJ’s each have their sights set on opening a slew of new locations, including BJ’s first in Texas.
By Peyton Bigora • March 7, 2025
