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Heritage Grocers’ CEO exits
With Suzy Monford’s departure, the company named a group of executives to oversee operations and tapped Smart & Final chief David Hirz as board chairman.
Updated July 24, 2025 -
Kroger names new secretary and general counsel
The grocer has tapped George Vincent from Cincinnati law firm Dinsmore & Shohl to take over for Christine Wheatley when she retires in September.
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Walmart taps Instacart exec for AI role
The retailer is bringing on Daniel Danker as executive vice president of AI acceleration, product and design.
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The Friday Checkout: Could refreshed tech leadership put Albertsons on a path to success?
The grocer’s decision to appoint a new retail media head continues the company’s efforts to focus on expanding its digital expertise.
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Albertsons names new top retail media executive
Brian Monahan’s hiring comes at a time of growth for Albertsons Media Collective and adds to recent leadership changes at the company.
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Stop & Shop names new operations executive
The Ahold Delhaize banner named long-time employee Bob Yager to the EVP role as it focuses on steady improvement in the competitive Northeast region.
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Market Basket fires 2 executives amid ongoing turmoil
The New England grocery chain told a local news outlet it terminated the directors for making untrue statements about the company.
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Albertsons looks to tried-and-true methods to bolster e-commerce
The grocery company aims to be “brilliant at the basics” as it refines its digital capabilities and ushers in new technologies like AI, executive Jill Pavlovich said.
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Refrigerated goods, beverages lead private brand growth, report finds
Store brand sales increased 4.4% in the first half of 2025 compared with a year ago while national brands saw 1.1% growth, per the Private Label Manufacturers Association.
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Raley’s appoints 2 new VPs
The grocer has promoted Jessica Blakely and Faith Garrard to oversee sales and merchandising for its Bashas’ and Raley’s divisions, respectively.
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UNFI parts ways with top retail executive
Andre Persaud is leaving after serving as president and CEO of the company’s retail division since late 2023. UNFI CEO Sandy Douglas will fill the role on an interim basis.
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Lidl readies store debuts amid East Coast expansion
The discounter is preparing to open a trio of stores next week and another in mid-August as it continues to grow its stateside fleet.
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US installs 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico
The action came after the Commerce Department ended a six-year agreement favored by U.S. distributors and importers.
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How grocers are striving to keep a spotlight on value
Retailers have worked aggressively this year to drive home the message that they understand shoppers’ economic concerns.
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99 Ranch Market ventures into New York City
The Asian supermarket operator is preparing to open a 37,000-square-foot store in the city’s borough of Queens.
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Walmart cuts market coordinator role
The mass retailer is eliminating the position, which supported its market managers, and also plans to take a more tailored approach to staffing its training centers.
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Inside the Store: Lidl US’ CEO shows off the grocer’s approach to efficiency
A recent tour of a store in Virginia showcases how the discounter balances its streamlined retailing strategy with a focus on freshness and artful design.
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Value remains a top draw of loyalty programs
Most consumers say they want better discounts, according to a Kobie survey.
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The Friday Checkout: UNFI’s stock price has roared back post-cyberattack. Will its customers recover as quickly?
The grocery wholesaler won praise from investors after forecasting that full-year sales will be higher than expected despite the blow delivered by online criminals.
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FMI takes aim at Food Traceability Rule amid Trump’s deregulation push
The trade group is urging for changes to the rule, which it calls “one of the most burdensome regulations” facing the industry.
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Albertsons sees digital success, but the channel has yet to turn a profit
CEO Susan Morris views the Albertsons for U program, which saw membership rise 14% year over year, as a valuable source of data for the company.
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Vallarta to launch in-store retail media capabilities
For more than a year now, the Latino-owned grocer has been stepping up its digital reach.
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Kroger consolidating Texas operations as it fights H-E-B for market share
The decision to combine its Dallas and Houston divisions comes as the grocer has lost market share to the regional grocery rival in recent years.
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UNFI expects cyberattack to cost it at least $350 million in sales
The grocery distributor’s operations have largely returned to normal, and the company believes the operational impact of the attack will be mostly limited to its current quarter.
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Aldi US names new COO
The grocer promoted longtime executive Karla Waddleton to fill the role Atty McGrath is vacating to become CEO.
Updated July 15, 2025