Finances & Deals
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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 -
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Federal court blocks Kroger’s bid to merge with Albertsons
The judge’s decision to grant the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction is a major blow to the grocers and likely marks the end of their effort to combine.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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IGA buys media company to streamline in-store promotions
The acquisition of Inmar’s Scanner Applications aims to help independents offer on-shelf deals.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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SNAP to drive growth in consumables throughout 2025: report
Households participating in the food assistance program spend 32% more per person compared to non-SNAP consumers, Circana data shows.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Kroger is prepared to go it alone if Albertsons deal falls through, chief executive says
“We’ve always made sure that we don’t need to do mergers to make our business successful,” President and CEO Rodney McMullen told investors Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target earnings point to shopper demands
While both retailers have grown their grocery offerings recently, Walmart fared much better in the third quarter — highlighting a key strategic difference between the retailers in the core department.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Target misses Q3 earnings expectations, lowers guidance
While the retailer’s food and beverage category grew in the low single digits in Q3, a deceleration in discretionary demand and multiple cost pressures caused headwinds.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Walmart exceeds Wall Street expectations in Q3
The retailer’s food units reached their highest level in four years while e-commerce saw a significant bump.
By Peyton Bigora , Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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What the stock market is saying about Albertsons and Kroger
The companies’ diverging performances this year say a lot about their respective outlooks and the likelihood of their merger going through, according to Wall Street analysts.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 13, 2024
