Finances & Deals: Page 3
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Giant Eagle unveils rotating seasonal price cuts
The regional grocer will lower prices on more than 1,000 summer items during the first round of its new Deals for Days promotion.
By Peyton Bigora • May 29, 2024 -
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Top grocery M&A deals so far in 2024
Regional grocers struck several deals recently, including Hy-Vee buying a 22-store grocery chain in northwest Indiana and SpartanNash picking up a three-store Wisconsin chain.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Amazon Fresh
Amazon Fresh rolls out weekly rotating discounts for in-store and online purchases
The offering also extends additional savings to Prime members, giving them 10% off when shopping the retailer’s e-commerce site.
By Peyton Bigora • May 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of PCC Community Markets
PCC says this year will be pivotal after an unprofitable 2023
The co-op’s CEO and president said the closure of a store last year hit sales hard and implored member-owners to shop at the grocer more often.
By Peyton Bigora • May 23, 2024 -
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UNFI extends Whole Foods distribution deal into 2032
The companies’ previous agreement was set to end in September 2027.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart beats expectations in Q1 as revenue surpasses $160B
The company's e-commerce sales rose 21%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and strength within its marketplace.
By Nate Delesline III • May 17, 2024 -
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‘Whole Paycheck’ no more? Whole Foods is ramping up value messaging.
The specialty grocer’s store shelves in the Washington, D.C., area are coated in yellow discount tags signaling the retailer may be trying to appear more price-friendly to shoppers.
By Peyton Bigora • May 16, 2024 -
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Foxtrot files for bankruptcy
The decision to file for Chapter 7 was made during a meeting of Outfox’s board of directors, who reviewed the financial condition of the company and each of its subsidiaries.
By Brett Dworski • May 15, 2024 -
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Foxtrot’s assets auctioned for $2.2M in what one attendee called a ‘completely ramrodded’ process
The virtual sale on Friday seemed to leave people with more questions than answers after organizer JPMorgan Chase didn’t describe the lot for sale and only entertained one bid.
By Brett Dworski • May 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart posts strong Q1 results, names new CFO
The grocery e-commerce company’s revenue, order volume and profitability all exceeded its projections during the period.
By Sam Silverstein • May 9, 2024 -
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Foxtrot’s assets to be sold this week
Friday’s foreclosure sale will include “substantially all of the assets” of the c-store retailer, including inventory, intellectual property, documents and more.
By Brett Dworski • May 9, 2024 -
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Grocery Outlet faces headwinds from tech transitions
The discount grocer has been frustrated by issues stemming from its recently upgraded product inventory and financial reporting platforms, President and CEO RJ Sheedy said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts records another robust quarter as it eyes further growth
The specialty grocer, which posted a 4% rise in comps during Q1, sees an opportunity to open more than 300 additional stores across several key states.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2024 -
Tops buys 5 stores
The purchase includes four full-service stores and a Tops Xpress in the greater Buffalo, New York, area previously run by a longtime franchise partner.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 30, 2024 -
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Will Kroger and Albertsons’ revised divestiture plan satisfy the FTC?
The grocers’ new deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers indicates they have heard the agency’s concerns — but whether it will be enough to get their proposed merger through remains unclear, analysts said.
By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ahold Delhaize
Ahold Delhaize allocates proceeds of its green bond to sustainability efforts
The Dutch grocer allotted the largest portion of the earnings toward green buildings and energy efficiencies.
By Peyton Bigora • April 26, 2024 -
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Foxtrot, Dom’s sued amid mass layoff
A class action complaint claims the companies violated the WARN Act by failing to give its employees at least 60 days notice of the shutdown.
By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2024 -
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Grocery e-commerce sales predicted to grow 3 times faster than in-store sales, report finds
Brick Meets Click’s latest five-year forecast notes that pickup will continue to dominate over delivery and ship-to-home.
By Peyton Bigora • April 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Albertsons
Albertsons sees more turmoil ahead as it closes the books on a tough year
The grocer posted anemic same-store sales growth during its latest quarter, with lower inflation and a growing reliance on pharmacy posing key challenges.
By Sam Silverstein • April 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Albertsons
Kroger and Albertsons update divestiture plan with C&S
The grocery chains have increased the number of stores they plan to divest and added other assets to the deal as they press ahead with their embattled merger plan.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • April 22, 2024 -
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Farm bill proposal won’t cut SNAP benefits: House ag chair
Republicans are pushing to return to a cost-neutral process when determining funds for food assistance.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 17, 2024 -
Getty Images; Albertsons’ Flavor Adventure
How grocers have leaned into loyalty
Loyalty programs have grown in importance as grocers work to convey to customers that they are on their side — not inflation’s. Here are the most notable updates so far this year.
By Peyton Bigora • April 15, 2024 -
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Maison Solutions buys Arizona grocer for $22M
The acquisition of Lee Lee Oriental Supermart will add $70 million in annual revenue to Maison, effectively doubling its sales.
By Peyton Bigora • April 10, 2024 -
Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
Ahold Delhaize and 4 other grocers establish venture capital fund
W23 Global will invest $125 million over five years in small businesses that support in-store and online shopping experiences as well as sustainability initiatives.
By Peyton Bigora • April 8, 2024 -
Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
Lower grocery comps reflect new challenges for an industry in transition
Retailers are facing pressure to maintain sales volumes as the boosts they received from the pandemic and inflation fade, experts say.
By Sam Silverstein • April 2, 2024
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