Corporate Operations: Page 2

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    SpartanNash names new chief retail officer

    Djouma Barry is assuming the role after holding executive positions at Kroger and Target.

    By • Nov. 5, 2024
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    7 notable grocery executive changes from October

    Top executives at Grocery Outlet and Amazon stepped down while Albertsons announced a new chairman as part of several updates to its board.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 5, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Kroger-Albertsons merger in court: 6 key takeaways

    Competition, pricing and the fate of Albertsons were key points of contention in the three court battles that unfolded over a nearly two-month period.

    By , • Nov. 4, 2024
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    Natural Grocers names new CFO

    Richard Hallé, a longtime board member for the grocer and former CFO for two tech companies, will step into the role at the start of next year.

    By • Nov. 4, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Top grocery issues to watch this presidential election

    While high food prices have dominated mainstream discourse, the industry could feel the impact of tariffs or a grocery price-gouging ban, depending on who is elected.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 1, 2024
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    Lidl promises Thanksgiving dinner for 10 for $45

    The private label-focused discounter’s holiday meal promotion includes a Shady Brook Farms turkey for 39 cents per pound.

    By • Nov. 1, 2024
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    SpartanNash to buy three convenience stores

    The grocery retailer and wholesaler has agreed to acquire Michigan-based Markham Enterprises as it continues to expand its retail operations.

    By • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Grocery Outlet’s president and CEO exits abruptly

    The grocer has tapped Chairman Eric Lindberg to immediately fill the top roles on an interim basis following the departure of RJ Sheedy, who became president in 2019 and CEO last year.

    By , • Updated Oct. 30, 2024
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    Lidl looks to hold onto its roots as it reboots its image

    The German grocery chain wants to focus on fresh offerings and expand in three core U.S. markets, its top stateside executive said.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
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    Amazon’s top grocery executive exits

    Tony Hoggett, the retailer’s senior vice president of worldwide grocery stores, is leaving after nearly three years at the company.

    By , • Oct. 25, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Kroger and Albertsons make their final pitch

    In state and federal courts, the retailers have painted the deal as essential to enabling them to bring down prices in a world ruled by Walmart. Will judges buy their argument?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 25, 2024
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    Where Kroger stands with its legal challenge to FTC’s in-house case

    A hearing is set for Monday in Cincinnati. The FTC says its administrative hearing about the proposed deal would not begin until Dec. 18 at the earliest.

    By • Oct. 25, 2024
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    Dollar General joins the Thanksgiving grocery rush

    The discounter is joining a range of retailers in beckoning shoppers with savings on foods commonly used for holiday meals.

    By • Oct. 25, 2024
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    Kroger and Albertsons vs. Washington state: Inside the closing arguments

    The two companies compete fiercely in the Evergreen State, and legal teams for both sides had differing arguments on what that could mean for the fate of the merger.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    7-Eleven plucks Albertsons exec to spearhead fresh food operations

    Brandon Brown has been tasked with leading some of the programs that the retailer is banking on to improve its performance in North America.

    By Brett Dworski • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Target cuts prices on 2K items for the holiday season

    It’s the second time in less than six months that the retailer has lowered prices. By the end of the year, the company said it will have reduced prices on 10,000 items.

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 22, 2024
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    What grocery CEOs earned in 2023

    The top executives of the largest publicly traded grocery retailers in the U.S. all took home multimillion-dollar pay packages last year, with several raking in more than $10 million.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Grocery e-commerce soars in September as delivery posts another strong showing

    Delivery sales were up 50% last month, to $3.9 billion, but pickup also recorded respectable growth, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Hy-Vee president to step down

    Donna Tweeten, the first woman to serve in the leadership role in the grocer’s history, will retire in mid-January.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    Walmart modifies holiday meal deal

    The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Surprise! Lidl isn’t a magic shop.

    Less than 60% of shoppers surveyed by the discounter in its U.S. markets knew it was a grocer. New branding featuring some clever wordplay aims to change that.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 18, 2024
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    Save A Lot debuts Hispanic grocery store concept

    The discounter plans to run the location as a test-and-learn facility in hopes of launching more Hispanic grocery specific locations in partnership with Leevers Supermarkets.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    Gelson’s debuts ‘premium’ c-store banner

    The Southern California grocer’s first ReCharge site offers 40 car chargers and a store that’s designed for customers to dine and browse.

    By Jessica Loder • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Sprouts looks to cut carbon dioxide emissions, food waste with expanded tie-up

    The specialty grocer is forecasting sustainability boosts over the next 12 months after bringing IFCO’s reusable packaging containers to all of its distribution centers earlier this year.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Instacart names Uber exec as chief technology officer

    Anirban Kundu is joining the grocery technology company after most recently serving as vice president and head of engineering at its rival. 

    By • Oct. 16, 2024