Finances & Deals
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Albertsons records higher comps, sales as it refines pricing strategy
The retailer expects to see “gradual and incremental improvement in top-line trends in our grocery business” as investments it is making start to pay off, incoming CEO Susan Morris said.
By Sam Silverstein • April 15, 2025 -
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Kroger says its pursuit of Albertsons cost over $1B
The grocer spent nearly $700 million on fees related to the failed merger attempt in 2024 alone, according to a regulatory filing.
By Sam Silverstein • April 9, 2025 -
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Coborn’s to acquire 2 South Dakota grocery stores
Family-owned Kessler’s Food and Grocery said it struck a deal with Coborn’s because remaining competitive on its own would be “increasingly difficult.”
By Sam Silverstein • April 8, 2025 -
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UFCW backs reintroduction of Food Secure Strikers Act
The act would allow striking workers to continue utilizing their SNAP benefits as well as offer other protections.
By Peyton Bigora • March 28, 2025 -
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UNFI sees sales rise as efficiency improves
The grocery retailer and wholesaler’s net sales were up by 5% during Q2, driven by its natural products business, while its net loss narrowed.
By Sam Silverstein • March 11, 2025 -
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What 7-Eleven’s IPO will mean for its future in the US
Experts agree that once the world’s largest c-store chain makes its North American stores their own entity, it’ll have two possible paths: innovate and grow, or sell to Couche-Tard.
By Brett Dworski • March 10, 2025 -
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Ahold Delhaize prices sustainability-linked bond
The grocer is raising 500 million euros through the bond, which is tied to its plans to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
By Sam Silverstein • March 5, 2025 -
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Publix reports higher sales and comps, lowers capital budget
The grocer reported comparable-store sales growth of 4.1% in Q4 — the highest rate for that metric since Q3 2023.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2025 -
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Sprouts readies for chainwide launch of first loyalty program
After testing the program last year, the grocer will begin a phased rollout in Q3, CEO Jack Sinclair told investors.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 21, 2025 -
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Ahold Delhaize records positive comps and higher operating income in the US
The Dutch grocer’s net sales declined in the region during Q4 as it felt the impact of the closure of dozens of Stop & Shop locations.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 13, 2025 -
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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 -
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Natural Grocers kicks off 2025 with strong Q1 earnings
Private label was a key driver in the specialty grocer’s results, helped in part by the launch of 23 new store brand items.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 10, 2025 -
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Aldi sells off Southeastern Grocers business
The German discounter will sell the grocery company, its banners and 170 stores to a consortium of investors led by C&S Wholesale Grocers and the head of Southeastern Grocers.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Feb. 8, 2025 -
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Kroger restores ties with Express Scripts
The grocery chain has elected to work again with the pharmacy benefits manager after deciding in late 2022 to end their prior contract.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Sponsored by RRDThe changing habits of value-driven shoppers
Discover how inflation is reshaping shopper habits and what brands can do to stay relevant in 2025.
By April Masters, Senior Content Marketing Manager, RRD • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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Albertsons reports modest results as it looks ahead after failed merger
The grocer has “got to accelerate our growth rates to compete with the very, very best in the industry,” CEO Vivek Sankaran told investors Wednesday.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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DoorDash enters deal with Ibotta to expand digital promotions offering
The tie-up aims to push savings opportunities and coupons to shoppers on everyday purchases across categories, including grocery.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: 3 big grocery questions we have for 2025
What happens with labor and M&A are some of the key unknowns for the industry heading into the new year.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 3, 2025 -
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Walmart forced delivery workers to pay fees to access their earnings, federal agency alleges
A lawsuit by the CFPB claims that the retailer and Branch Messenger illegally opened accounts for Spark drivers and then deposited their pay into these accounts without their consent.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Regional grocer expands digital promotions
Mississippi chain Roberts Company Inc. has linked up with rewards technology company Upside.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Albertsons says Kroger had ‘buyer’s remorse’
“Kroger’s conduct created frustration and distrust among regulators … and ultimately caused an unprecedented litigation onslaught,” Albertsons claims in a newly unsealed lawsuit.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Kroger and Albertsons look ahead after merger deal collapses
The grocers both signaled that they are in strong financial shape and said they would devote billions of dollars to repurchase shares from investors.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Kroger and Albertsons’ alleged collusion in Colorado remains a focus for state’s AG
The state’s top law enforcement officer is awaiting a ruling over his suit claiming the grocers illegally cooperated during a 2022 King Soopers strike.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: 5 takeaways from the latest twists in the Kroger-Albertsons saga
After two courts struck down the merger, the grocers turned against each other, opening a stunning new chapter.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Kroger-Albertsons merger dealt another blow in Washington state
A state judge on Tuesday granted an injunction blocking the grocers’ combination.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Updated Dec. 10, 2024
