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Publix appoints new SVP of retail operations
The grocer also announced two other promotions as it shuffles its executive ranks following the recent naming of new CEO Kevin Murphy.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Walmart is widening the gap with Amazon in grocery e-commerce, report finds
The retailer's share of the online grocery market will expand to nearly 27% by the end of 2024, while Amazon’s slice of the business will slip to 18.5%, according to Insider Intelligence.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 22, 2023 -
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Publix names Kevin Murphy as next CEO
Murphy will replace current CEO Todd Jones, who is slated to become the grocer's executive chairman, on Jan. 1.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases
The National Grocers Association praised the continued pause on the fees even as it advocates for a permanent end to them.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Kroger shared sensitive customer health data without permission, lawsuit claims
The grocer is facing a federal class-action suit alleging that the company added code to its web servers that secretly sent people’s private information to Facebook’s parent company Meta.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 20, 2023 -
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The Friday Checkout: Health and wellness trends to watch in 2024
Specialty distributor KeHe predicts a growing emphasis on functionality, convenience and clean ingredients among consumers.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 17, 2023 -
NRF releases 4 principles for AI use in retail
The organization is providing a framework to encourage the proper application of artificial intelligence technology.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2023 -
Walmart records grocery gains in Q3 but feels inflationary heat
The retailer is working to lower food prices to help consumers spend more on general merchandise as the holidays near, executives told investors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Target CEO touts ‘meaningful improvement’ in profits even as revenue falls 4.2%
The retailer said easing inflation could bring shoppers back to discretionary categories as it adds updated merchandise for the holiday season.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Giant Eagle ends fuel rewards program
The grocer intends to stop operating fuelperks+ on Jan. 25 and will transfer enrolled shoppers to myPerks, which provides discounts on groceries as well as fuel benefits.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Save A Lot CEO steps down
Following Leon Bergmann’s exit on Oct. 31, the discounter said board member Fred Boehler will serve as interim CEO while the company conducts a search for a successor.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Publix plans to enter Kroger’s home turf with Cincinnati-area store
The Boone, Kentucky, location will span 55,701 square feet and is projected to open in 2025.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Amazon sets the pace in grocery personalization, Dunnhumby finds
The e-commerce giant earned the top score in a report released Tuesday by the data analysis firm, followed by H-E-B, Kroger and Giant Eagle.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Vallarta Supermarkets debuts custom fruit bowl section at latest store
At its location in Carson, California, the grocery chain unveiled La Fruteria, a new department designed to resemble fruit stands found on the streets of Los Angeles.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Dorothy Lane Market breaks ground on its largest store
When completed, the independent gourmet grocer’s location in Mason, Ohio, will feature a main level spanning 50,000 square feet and a 9,000-square-foot mezzanine.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Amazon Fresh focusing on grocery ‘fundamentals’ with updated stores, top exec says
After three years and a highly publicized pause on expansion, the chain is hoping to move ahead by getting back to industry basics, said Vice President of Retail Claire Peters.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2023 -
SpartanNash’s sales turn negative as its Amazon business weakens
The grocery distributor and retailer posted net sales of $2.26 billion during the third quarter, down 1.4% from the same period last year, but remains committed to working with Amazon.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Coborn’s sells 14 Holiday Stationstores locations
The central Minnesota sites were acquired by Holiday, a subsidiary of Alimentation Couche-Tard, while the grocer will continue operating its Little Dukes convenience stores.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Ahold Delhaize’s results lose steam
The grocer’s comparable sales, net sales, operating income and online sales all lost momentum year over year during the third quarter.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Amazon is extending grocery delivery and pickup to non-Prime users nationwide
The online services are now available to non-members throughout the U.S. through Amazon Fresh, and will soon expand to markets where Whole Foods operates.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Grocery Outlet achieves $1B in net sales amidst digital transition headwinds
The discounter’s third-quarter results took a hit from inventory issues due to the recent switch to new systems.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Gerrity’s completes conversion to The Fresh Grocer format
Ten supermarkets in Northeastern Pennsylvania underwent the transition over 10 weeks after the family-owned grocer announced the rebrand in June.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Ahold Delhaize’s chief sustainability officer to retire
The grocer plans to create a dedicated sustainability role on its executive committee after Jan Ernst de Groot, who also serves as the company’s chief legal officer, departs next May.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Shoppers aren’t changing their Thanksgiving plans but are seeking more savings
Price-conscious consumers say they’re willing to dig deeper to put Thanksgiving dinner on the table, but grocers still need to help them along with smart discounts, Circana noted in a report.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Amazon closing brick-and-mortar apparel stores as it steps up grocery focus
The closures involve just two locations, but represent a further retreat from non-grocery brick-and-mortar retail.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2023