Kroger underscores commitment to workers, stores as it presses ahead with merger plan

The grocer will not close locations or lay off frontline workers in connection with its plan to acquire Albertsons, a spokesperson said, while the UFCW reportedly has decided to oppose the deal.

By Sam Silverstein • May 5, 2023

BJ’s names Bob Eddy as chairman

Eddy, who currently serves as president and CEO, will assume leadership of the membership retailer’s board in June.

By Sam Silverstein • May 5, 2023

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Sprouts launches retail media platform

The specialty grocery chain is using the Instacart Ads platform as the foundation for the new service, which will allow CPGs to directly reach the retailer’s health-focused shoppers.

By Sam Silverstein • May 4, 2023

Giant Eagle slashes prices as it looks to win back shoppers

The Pittsburgh-based supermarket chain plans to maintain the price cuts, which average about 20% and cover 800 items, until Aug. 9.

By Sam Silverstein • May 4, 2023

Foxtrot’s new CEO talks expansion and innovation

Restaurant industry veteran Liz Williams discusses what the urban chain is planning — from new pizza options to suburban stores — as she tackles her new role.

By Brett Dworski • May 4, 2023

Hy-Vee unveils $99-per-month health and wellness subscription

The monthly cost is steep but reasonable given the mix of virtual and in-person resources, one expert said, and helps the grocer move deeper into personalized health coaching.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 4, 2023

How PCC’s CEO is steadying the company and looking to grow

Despite his background in tech, Amazon veteran Krishnan Srinivasan believes a deeper focus on health, community and the environment is key to growth, particularly among Gen Z shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • May 3, 2023

Dollar Tree hires Safeway, Dollar General vet as chief supply chain officer

Mike Kindy has more than a decade of experience at the discount chain’s rival.

By Nate Delesline III • May 2, 2023

Sprouts powers ahead in Q1 as comps hit best pace since 2020

Company executives attributed the retailer’s strong showing in part to higher-than-expected foot traffic, supply chain improvements and deeper engagement via advertising.

By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2023

Aldi plans to open 120 stores in 2023

The discount retailer said it added 35 stores in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2023 and expects to have more than 2,400 locations across the country by the end of the year.

By Sam Silverstein • May 1, 2023

Save A Lot rolls out new savings program

With “Shop the Dot,” the discounter is further amplifying its low-price positioning through in-store, print and digital marketing.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2023

What does ‘local’ mean to shoppers?

The fact that a business is within close range of where they live doesn't necessarily mean consumers will consider it to be a true part of their community, according to research conducted by PDG Insights.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2023

Ahold Delhaize names new CFO

The Dutch supermarket operator has nominated Jolanda Poots-Bijl to fill the role currently held by Natalie Knight, who is leaving to join automaker Stellantis.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2023

Weis Markets announces $160M capex budget for 2023

The East Coast grocery chain plans to remodel 20 supermarkets, open a new location next year and carry out “thousands” of improvement projects, its chief executive said Thursday.

By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Could Amazon pick up divested stores as part of Kroger-Albertsons deal?

With the two grocers potentially selling hundreds of stores for their proposed merger, the online retail giant may use locations they unload to expand its physical grocery store footprint.

By Grocery Dive Staff • April 28, 2023

SpartanNash promotes private label with new scholarship

Named for its flagship store brand, the company’s newly launched Our Family 2023 Scholarship Program will award 25 student recipients with $2,000 each. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 28, 2023

Stew Leonard’s founder dies at 93

Stew Leonard Sr. founded the seven-store East Coast grocery chain in 1969 and handed off leadership of the company to his son in 1987.

By Sam Silverstein • April 27, 2023

Will frictionless checkout ever take off in retail?

Standard AI CEO Jordan Fisher acknowledged that the technology has “been a really hard market to start growing,” but believes it will expand alongside other AI-driven innovations.

By Sam Silverstein • April 27, 2023

Yellow Banana bags $26.5M to invest in 6 Chicago stores

The Save A Lot owner and operator said it will make upgrades to five of its existing stores in the city and also reopen a previously closed location.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 25, 2023

Why Cingari Family ShopRite is turning its food waste into energy

The 12-store family-owned chain is turning 100 tons of organic material per month into energy that powers homes and businesses across Connecticut.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 24, 2023

Trader Joe’s workers in New York City hand union another setback

Employees at a store in Manhattan narrowly voted not to join Trader Joe’s United last week, while workers in Oakland, California, approved plans to become part of the fledgling labor group.

By Sam Silverstein • April 24, 2023

Grocers seeing green: How sustainability impacts the bottom line

For this series, Grocery Dive spoke to industry insiders to explore the intersection of sustainability and companies’ bottom lines.

By Grocery Dive Staff • April 21, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Grocers’ relationship status with sustainability? It’s complicated.

Grocers have been marking Earth Day with announcements trumpeting their drives to protect the planet — but drawing attention to those actions is easier than demonstrating results.

By Grocery Dive Staff • April 21, 2023

Whole Foods cuts hundreds of corporate jobs as it restructures

The specialty grocer is slashing its operating regions from nine to six and making changes to its global and regional support teams.

By Jeff Wells • April 21, 2023

Dollar General SVP takes CFO seat

The company’s CFO switch comes as it looks to bump up staffing in a bid to increase its market share as inflationary pressures continue to impact shopping habits.

By Grace Noto • April 20, 2023