The Latest
-
Kroger, Albertsons disclose list of assets set for divestment
The grocers are publicly sharing the exact locations of the supermarkets and distribution centers they want to offload to C&S Wholesale Grocers in a bid to assuage antitrust concerns.
Updated July 10, 2024 -
Sponsored by Upshop
Michelle Leger of Lunds and Byerlys shares insights from the grocer’s journey to FSMA 204 compliance
Retailers on the journey to meet the 2026 compliance date for FSMA 204 have a lot to learn from each other.
-
Private brands hit record highs in unit and dollar share in first half of 2024
Store brands’ year-over-year growth for both measurements outperformed that of national brands, according to Circana data shared by PLMA.
-
On Special: How grocers are scooping up summer ice cream sales
New private brand options are among the ways retailers are looking to sweeten the deal for consumers craving the frozen treat.
-
Kroger steps up drive to promote value
The retailer will offer shoppers extra savings opportunities, free items and cut-rate access to its Boost membership program for a two-week stretch.
Updated July 9, 2024 -
How 7 grocers are upgrading their stores as 2024 progresses
Retailers are devoting attention and resources to brick-and-mortar locations as they look to resonate with shoppers.
-
Self checkout boasts ‘record’ year: report
The U.S. is the world’s largest self-checkout market, driven in part by supermarket chains and c-stores, even as some retailers pull back on the tech.
-
Homeland introduces new in-store retail media network through latest partnership
The Oklahoma-based regional grocer has tapped Quad to pilot in-store screens and retail media capabilities at 15 locations.
Updated 13 hours ago -
New York City grocer to pay $400K for violating refrigerant management regulations
The penalty resolves a civil lawsuit claiming Gristedes’ stores improperly emitted more than 42,000 pounds of refrigerant during a three-year period.
-
Meijer doubles milk discount for SNAP participants
Customers who use SNAP can now receive 40% off any brand or size of 1% or fat free milk purchased in-store or online, building on the grocer’s efforts to expand access to healthy foods.
-
Grocer pays $40K to settle claims it asked applicant to cut his dreads
The case dates back to before the U.S. Supreme Court changed how employers must show undue hardship when considering religious accommodation requests.
-
Federal lawmaker intervenes in Smart & Final labor dispute
The California grocer’s actions also call into question the effectiveness of a trade deal between the U.S., Mexico and Canada, Rep. Jimmy Gomez said in a Monday letter to the Biden administration.
-
Grocery industry profit margins fall to pre-pandemic levels: FMI
Same-store sales growth has also declined after spiking during the COVID-19 pandemic, the trade group noted in its latest report.
-
Grocers look to turn down inflation heat this July Fourth
Kroger and Walmart are among the retailers dishing out savings to help shoppers enjoy the holiday while staying on budget.
-
Balls Food Stores transfers company ownership to workers
The Midwest chain said the move builds on its legacy of “creating a teammate-centric culture.”
-
Grocers can do more to connect with their workers, NGA research shows
Many employees in the study were unaware of internal opportunities to move ahead, industry analyst Michael Sansolo said during a recent webinar.
-
Natural Grocers CFO to retire
The specialty grocer’s stock price has more than quadrupled since Todd Dissinger took over as finance chief in 2018.
-
Gen Z, millennials are driving membership growth at Sam’s Club
Walmart CFO John David Rainey said the digital experience at the club retailer resonates with that cohort.
-
Instacart aims to make deliveries smoother for its workers
The grocery technology company has added features including a drop-off option for delivery orders that customers don’t immediately collect.
-
Column
The Friday Checkout: Are grocers tackling convenience the wrong way?
“I do think there’s a very huge difference between not wanting to be inconvenienced versus prioritizing convenience,” Ethan Chernofsky of Placer.ai said during a virtual event.
-
Kroger raises its dividend at a slower rate, shareholders reject living wage proposal
The grocer’s board boosted the quarterly payout to shareholders by 10% — less than half the pace in 2022, when Kroger increased its dividend by 24%.
Updated July 1, 2024 -
The Save Mart Companies acquired by Canadian conglomerate
The Jim Pattison Group has purchased the West Coast supermarket company, which was owned by a private equity firm for two years.
-
Ahold Delhaize USA’s retail media arm links with ad sales platform
The new partnership aims to streamline sales, advertising and finance operations to better serve CPG clients.
-
How Stop & Shop has evolved its store remodeling strategy over the last 6 years
The grocer’s renovation initiative has slowed but is still playing a role in Ahold Delhaize’s efforts to revitalize the struggling chain.
-
Albertsons, Fresh Thyme execs talk grocery consumers’ changing behaviors
Where shoppers are fulfilling their meal needs “looks really, really different than it did a few years ago,” Lisa Kinney of Albertsons said during a virtual event.
-
Walgreens to close ‘significant’ number of US stores
The company is reviewing about 25% of its 8,700 domestic stores, with profitability and level of shrink factoring into which locations stay open.