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Trump’s tariff plan is likely to push up grocery prices, economists say
The U.S.'s reliance on food and beverages from abroad has grown over the years, creating a potentially significant exposure under the president-elect’s plan.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stalls
The electric vehicle charging company plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Aldi expanding US headquarters
Three existing office buildings will undergo renovations and a fourth will be built on the grocer’s campus in Batavia, Illinois.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 19, 2024 -
$35K overtime salary threshold back in effect
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.
By Ginger Christ • Updated Nov. 15, 2024 -
Trader Joe’s first unionized workers still don’t have a contract
More than two years after workers at the grocer's Hadley, Massachusetts, store voted to join Trader Joe’s United, the union has not finalized terms of their employment with the retailer, workers said.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Trader Joe’s took unlawful steps to stop employees from supporting unionization, NLRB rules
Preventing workers at a store in Hadley, Massachusetts, from wearing union insignia violated the National Labor Relations Act, an administrative law judge for the federal agency found.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Stop & Shop battles bare shelves amid cybersecurity issue
This week, several of the chain’s locations had widespread out-of-stocks in the fresh departments.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Dollar Tree names new leader to guide Family Dollar’s future
The company this week also named a new chief of its namesake banner and a new chief people officer.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Associated Grocers names new interim president, CEO
The company appointed David Politz, who has spent his entire career with the company, to the leadership role.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Grocery e-commerce surges in October, stoked by promotions
Digital sales by food retailers reached a record $10.5 billion last month, powered by an exceptionally strong performance by the delivery channel.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 14, 2024 -
How retailers are making it harder to shop, just in time for the holidays
Thwarting customers, in stores or online, isn’t any way to make a sale.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024 -
What the stock market is saying about Albertsons and Kroger
The companies’ diverging performances this year say a lot about their respective outlooks and the likelihood of their merger going through, according to Wall Street analysts.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 13, 2024 -
BJ’s names new chief operations officer, chief supply chain officer
The promotions follow the resignation of Jeff Desroches, the company’s former chief operations officer.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 13, 2024 -
How Trader Joe’s differentiates stores
Even if two locations are in the same neighborhood, the specialty grocer said it looks to curate a distinct experience at each one.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Hannaford suffers multi-day e-commerce outage as Ahold Delhaize contends with ‘cybersecurity incident’
The parent company said the disruption forced it to take certain systems offline and affected some pharmacies and e-commerce services.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Amazon Fresh expansion continues as chain opens long-awaited stores
The company confirmed the opening of eight stores across five states and will continue to selectively add locations based on consumer response.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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The Friday Checkout: Will grocery M&A heat up under Trump?
Corporate leaders anticipate a flurry of deals once Donald Trump returns to the White House. The grocery industry seems primed for more combinations.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 8, 2024 -
SpartanNash posts lower net and comp-store sales as it looks to acquisitions to juice growth
The grocery retailer and wholesaler’s purchase of Metcalfe’s Market helped offset weak consumer demand for groceries during the third quarter.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 7, 2024 -
As Trump rises again, so too might inflation
Some retailers could get hit hard by policies promised by the president-elect, especially tariffs and taxes, though tax breaks may be a tailwind.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Sprouts to open first store in Wyoming
The store opening, slated for the end of the month, marks the 24th state of operation for the fast-growing specialty grocer.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Ahold Delhaize sees lower sales, positive comps as it presses ahead with Stop & Shop revamp
“We have much more work to do to bring Stop & Shop back to its feet,” President and CEO Frans Muller said Wednesday.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 6, 2024 -
UNFI improperly discounts payments to suppliers, lawsuit claims
The grocery wholesaler delays paying food companies for their goods and factors in “prompt-payment discounts” when it pays invoices late, according to a class action suit filed this week.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated Nov. 6, 2024 -
Grocery Outlet posts lackluster Q3 results as it grapples with tech issues, pricing
The discounter aims to remedy system inefficiencies from its tech transition last summer and refocus its pricing strategy, Interim CEO Eric Lindberg told investors Tuesday.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Kroger finalizes $1.4B opioid settlement with 30 states
The settlement includes attorney fees of up to $149 million as part of the arrangement — nearly 11% of the total amount.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Dollar Tree CEO steps down
Rick Dreiling’s departure due to health concerns comes as the company is navigating several challenges, including a possible spin off or sale of its Family Dollar banner.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 5, 2024