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Albertsons maintains foot traffic as discounters post gains
Store visits were up more than 10% in 2024 compared with 2019, Placer.ai reported.
By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2025 -
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At brick-and-mortar powerhouse Walmart, e-commerce turns profitable
The retail giant isn’t immune to tariff fallout but is maintaining its outlook, in part because it sees market share opportunity, executives said.
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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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Sam’s Club to add 15 stores per year in plan to double sales
The Walmart-owned club retailer also intends to remodel all of its locations as it looks to reach more customers over the next decade.
By Sam Silverstein • April 11, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Will Walmart’s online allure accelerate its grocery business?
Online spending by Walmart+ members has increased by 50% over the past year alone — and the company says it plans to use digital profits to keep food prices in check.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 11, 2025 -
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Tariff uncertainty poses risks for grocers, experts say
“You can’t predict what a consumer is going to do if you have no idea what their sentiment is going to be tomorrow,” one industry analyst said.
By Sam Silverstein • April 10, 2025 -
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Kroger says its pursuit of Albertsons cost over $1B
The grocer spent nearly $700 million on fees related to the failed merger attempt in 2024 alone, according to a regulatory filing.
By Sam Silverstein • April 9, 2025 -
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Tariffs are the latest test of beleaguered US consumers
Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, among other forces, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2025 -
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Ahold Delhaize USA names new CIO
Ann Dozier joins a few months after the grocery company experienced a cyberattack that led to e-commerce disruptions and empty shelves.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2025 -
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Baldor Specialty Foods taps former FreshDirect CEO as president
David McInerney joins the fresh produce and specialty foods distributor as it looks to expand its product offerings and distribution capabilities.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2025 -
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Coborn’s to acquire 2 South Dakota grocery stores
Family-owned Kessler’s Food and Grocery said it struck a deal with Coborn’s because remaining competitive on its own would be “increasingly difficult.”
By Sam Silverstein • April 8, 2025 -
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Kroger plans to build 3 new stores in Ohio and Kentucky
The grocer also intends to renovate 16 locations in connection with $130 million it allocated for capital investments in its Cincinnati/Dayton division this year.
By Sam Silverstein • April 7, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Could tariffs be just what traditional grocers need to find their footing?
Kroger shares raced to their highest level ever on Thursday even as the stock market cratered — a powerful reminder of the essential role supermarkets play in the economy.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 4, 2025 -
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Rodney McMullen submits another resignation
The former Kroger CEO has quit the board of apparel and footwear company VF Corp. following his sudden departure from the grocer after an ethics investigation.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 4, 2025 -
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SpartanNash splits with another top executive
Bennett Morgan is set to give up his role as the grocer’s merchandising chief on April 25, two weeks after the company’s chief strategy and information officer is scheduled to depart.
By Sam Silverstein • April 3, 2025 -
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Kroger alleges C&S misconduct in Albertsons deal
The wholesaler is not entitled to a $125 million merger termination fee because of several contract breaches, Kroger said in a legal filing.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 3, 2025 -
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • April 2, 2025 -
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • April 1, 2025 -
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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.
By Grocery Dive Staff • March 31, 2025 -
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • March 27, 2025 -
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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.
By Jeff Wells • March 27, 2025 -
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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.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated March 28, 2025 -
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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.
By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2025 -
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 2025 -
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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.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 25, 2025 -
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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
