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Grocery Outlet’s problems go beyond a botched tech transition
The discounter is also grappling with C-suite turnover and lackluster value messaging as it launches a multifaceted restructuring program.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Feb. 27, 2025 -
Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms
The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.
By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Grocery sales growth will rebound this year, report says
Coresight Research expects U.S. grocery sales will increase 3.1% following lackluster growth in 2024, though volume sales will remain challenging.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 26, 2025 -
Column
Number Sense: Cracking the code behind Sprouts’ striking success
The specialty grocer’s same-store sales and stock price have boomed in recent quarters, reflecting the chain’s ability to connect with health-focused shoppers willing to pay higher food prices.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 25, 2025 -
Weis breaks ground on new Delaware store
The 64,000-square-foot location will be the anchor tenant for an upcoming shopping center.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 25, 2025 -
New fund will let grocers invest in tech startups
Venture capital firm Consumer Equity Partners wants to raise as much as $500 million for its Industry Innovation Fund, with a quarter to half of that money coming from retailers, the firm’s CEO said.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 24, 2025 -
Walmart’s push for convenience pays off in membership growth
Investments in same-day and express delivery drove e-commerce sales and membership growth for Walmart+ and Sam’s Club.
By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 21, 2025 -
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King Soopers workers end strike as union, grocer reach temporary truce
The Colorado chain plans to resume normal hours at its stores on Wednesday after agreeing to a 100-day “period of labor peace” with UFCW Local 7.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 19, 2025 -
Target strives for better inventory management, unloading processes
The retailer's supply chain chief said technology and automation can help produce a more efficient inventory mix and flow into stores.
By Max Garland • Feb. 19, 2025 -
Walmart to deploy AI price forecasting tool
The retailer will use tech provided by Helios to predict the price and availability of agricultural commodities.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 18, 2025 -
Heritage Grocers appoints new CFO
Matthew Holt is taking over as finance chief of the ethnic grocery chain from Darren Karst, who has retired.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 18, 2025 -
Opinion
Meet the digitally engaged grocery shoppers
As consumers increasingly integrate digital tools into their in-store and online routines, retailers have abundant opportunities to meet their needs, write FMI's Doug Baker and Steve Markenson.
By Doug Baker and Steve Markenson • Feb. 18, 2025 -
Walmart continues to drive the digital grocery train
Grocery e-commerce sales rose almost 17% year over year in January thanks in part to delivery promotions by the mass retailer, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 12, 2025 -
Albertsons to undergo divisional restructuring
The grocery company is combining its Intermountain and Denver divisions, a spokesperson confirmed.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 12, 2025 -
SpartanNash’s store acquisitions pay off
The grocery company’s strong retail sales helped offset weakness in its wholesale business during the fourth quarter, executives said during an earnings call Wednesday.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 12, 2025 -
Kroger names new CFO
David Kennerley will replace interim CFO Todd Foley, who plans to retire from the grocer at the end of its fiscal first quarter.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated Feb. 12, 2025 -
King Soopers sues UFCW Local 7 over alleged coercion
The lawsuit alleges the union tried to force King Soopers into multi-union bargaining with other labor groups that don't have ties with the grocer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 11, 2025 -
Wegmans to debut new stores in Maryland and Connecticut this summer
The East Coast grocery chain is also preparing to open its first location on New York’s Long Island on Feb. 26.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 11, 2025 -
Column
Pardon the Disruption: What Aldi showed the grocery industry with its latest deal
Offloading nearly 200 recently acquired stores says a lot about the discounter’s ability to make tough decisions and prioritize smart growth.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 11, 2025 -
Dollar General focuses on stores with exec appointments
Steve Deckard will oversee the expansion of the retailer’s footprint, and Tracey Herrmann was promoted to executive vice president of store operations.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 7, 2025 -
UNFI to close Indiana distribution center as it strives to become more efficient
The closure will cost 157 workers their jobs when it takes effect on Feb. 14, the grocery retailer and wholesaler said.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 7, 2025 -
Q&A
How QFC is looking forward now that it’s staying with Kroger
The West Coast grocery chain is pressing ahead with remodels and focusing on holding down prices, President Brent Stewart said.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 6, 2025 -
King Soopers workers start 2-week strike
About 100,000 of the grocer’s unionized employees are protesting alleged unfair labor practices across 77 Colorado stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 6, 2025 -
Walmart cuts nearly 700 corporate jobs, will close North Carolina office
The retailer is asking some of its employees to relocate to offices in Arkansas or California as it works to return more staff to in-person teams.
By Nate Delesline III • Updated Feb. 14, 2025 -
Costco’s ‘voice’: The long goodbye
Richard Galanti retired from the warehouse club on Jan. 30, after pivoting to an advisory role following his departure from the CFO seat he held for roughly four decades.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 6, 2025