Kroger pledges expanded employee resources if Albertsons merger gets approved

The grocer said it would extend its continuing education reimbursement and financial coaching programs to the combined companies’ more than 700,000 workers.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 10, 2023

Grocery Outlet’s net sales eclipse $1B for the first time

The discount grocer’s comp sales grew 9.2% as new shoppers drove a nearly double-digit increase in transactions.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2023

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Gopuff looks to boost membership program amid struggles

The quick delivery company is offering 30% off more than 100 everyday essentials like milk and eggs for Fam members.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 2023

Save A Lot unloads last corporate-operated stores

The discount grocer is selling 18 St. Louis-area locations to Leevers Supermarkets as it finishes transferring ownership of all of its stores to independent licensees.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 8, 2023

SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam named to Mission Produce’s board

Sarsam is joining the avocado producer and distributor as a director as it looks to end a string of losses.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 7, 2023

C&S Wholesale Grocers announces CEO transition

Chief Operating Officer Eric Winn will take over the top role when Bob Palmer retires on Oct. 2.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 4, 2023

Judge dismisses consumer lawsuit challenging Kroger-Albertsons merger

“[The plaintiffs] have made no effort to explain how the merger would affect any one of them personally, in the area where they live and shop for groceries,” the judge wrote in a ruling earlier this week.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 4, 2023

Publix closes its in-store Aprons Cooking School

The Florida-based grocer also will end its full-service catering, which includes delivery and set-up.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 4, 2023

Ahold Delhaize continues to build out its self-distribution network

A 600,000-square-foot facility in Chester, New York, will deliver products to Hannaford and Stop & Shop stores.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 3, 2023

Amazon’s grocery revamp has begun

Refreshing the Amazon Fresh store format and expanding online access underscore the company’s commitment to succeeding in the industry, despite its recent stumbles.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2023

Sprouts CFO to retire

Chip Molloy, who took over the top finance role in 2021 and helped steer the company through the pandemic and record-high inflation, will step down at the end of this year.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 1, 2023

Why Save Mart believes the future is built on data

The California-based regional supermarket chain has stepped up its processing capabilities as consumer data increasingly fuels core merchandising along with new opportunities like retail media.

By Sam Silverstein • July 31, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Do Amazon Fresh job cuts spell trouble for the chain?

The grocer has reportedly laid off “hundreds” of its store workers as part of what the company described as a cost-reduction plan.

By Grocery Dive Staff • July 28, 2023

Pardon the Disruption: Lidl rethinks its US strategy

The discounter has struggled to connect with consumers stateside. Could an expert in U.S. retailing help the German company finally succeed?

By Jeff Wells • July 27, 2023

PepsiCo, Walmart team on $120M investment in regenerative agriculture

Their plan is expected to deliver 4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030.

By Nathan Owens • July 27, 2023

Dollar General’s chief strategy officer exits

Donny Lau’s exit to become CFO of Zaxby’s follows numerous leadership changes and shuffling over the past year at the dollar retailer. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 27, 2023

Walmart vs. Amazon: The half-price membership battle for SNAP shoppers

The newly discounted Walmart+ option is now vying against Prime to attract people receiving government assistance.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 27, 2023

How regionals are updating their corporate structure to accommodate digital

The evolution internally to support digital innovation is less about a retailer’s size and instead more about the maturity of its e-commerce business, sources said. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated July 31, 2023

SpartanNash consolidating remodeled stores under flagship banner

The grocery distributor and supermarket operator is rebranding upgraded No Frills, Sun Mart and Dan’s Supermarket locations to its Family Fare banner.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 26, 2023

The Fresh Market names 2 new C-suite executives

The naming of a new CFO and a chief merchandising officer comes as the specialty retailer continues to evolve and integrate its operations with South American retailer Cencosud.

By Jeff Wells • July 25, 2023

Lidl US to name yet another new CEO, report says

In a highly unusual move for the discounter, Lidl will name U.S. consultant Joel Rampoldt to the top spot in the coming weeks, according to German business publication Lebensmittel Zeitung.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated July 26, 2023

Lidl operator taps The Trade Desk to expand retail media

The partnership aims to more accurately measure the impact of advertising campaigns and better target consumers. 

By Peyton Bigora • July 21, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Lidl’s turbulent ride in the US

The German grocer reportedly closed nearly a dozen stores stateside during the past week, raising questions about its ability to chart a path to profitability in this country.

By Grocery Dive Staff • July 21, 2023

Whole Foods to deploy Amazon One chainwide

The specialty grocer plans to offer the palm recognition and payment system at all of its more than 500 stores by the end of 2023, Amazon announced in a blog post on Thursday.

By Sam Silverstein • July 20, 2023

The Giant Company names new president

Ahold Delhaize USA announced that interim president John Ruane, who was promoted from chief commercial officer last August, will take over the top role.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 20, 2023