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    SpartanNash hires CIO, information security chief as it preps for merger

    The grocery company has also combined its finance, IT and strategy groups ahead of its planned acquisition by C&S Wholesale Grocers.

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    Unlocking new potential in grocery merchandising

    Smarter shelves. Bigger impact. Discover how to boost sales without adding complexity.

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    Kroger settles lawsuit with C&S Wholesale Grocers

    The companies did not say whether Kroger would pay the termination fee related to its failed merger with Albertsons that C&S had demanded in its suit.

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    Natural Grocers posts strong Q3 despite cyberattack on UNFI

    The natural and organic retailer said it took at least a 1% hit on its comparable-store sales because of the data breach against its primary supplier, but still saw that metric rise year over year.

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    Judge dismisses King Soopers’ lawsuit against UFCW Local 7

    The union fended off allegations that it tried to force the Kroger-owned banner into bargaining with other labor groups that don’t have ties with the grocer.

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    Albertsons outlines defense against growing ingredients costs

    The grocery chain would consider alternate sourcing options if tariffs become unwieldy, its CEO said.

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    Wakefern to acquire Morton Williams

    A subsidiary of the company will run the chain’s 17 stores in the New York City metro area.

    Updated Aug. 7, 2025
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    Instacart reports strong Q2 results amid omnichannel push

    The company is expanding in-store and online solutions as “multichannel customers” prove to be the most valuable, CEO Fidji Simo said.

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    Stressed, bored and curious: How consumers are approaching food shopping right now.

    Shoppers don’t just want retailers to echo their economic anxieties — they want help discovering new food and beverages, the Kearney Consumer Institute found.

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    The Friday Checkout: Is 2025 the year of grocery e-commerce profitability?

    More retailers are talking about making online grocery shopping profitable. Here’s how Ahold Delhaize says its U.S. digital business hit this milestone.

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    Ahold Delhaize credits omnichannel for strong financial results

    The company told investors it achieved e-commerce profitability on a fully allocated basis during the first half of 2025.

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    HelloFresh makes $70M product investment

    The meal kit company is looking to fuel expansion in personalization, variety, quality and health-centered offerings.

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    How Kroger built a sonic ecosystem into its multichannel brand platform

    The grocery giant teamed with Made Music Studio to expand on existing brand elements and engage with consumers.

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    More states ban soda and ‘junk food’ purchases from SNAP benefits

    Six more states have received permission to place restrictions on which foods are SNAP-eligible, bringing the number of states with waivers up to 12. 

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    Grocery Outlet says its making progress on strategic initiatives

    The discounter recorded its sixth consecutive quarter of achieving over $1 billion in net sales as it moved ahead on four goals set out by CEO Jason Potter earlier this year.

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    Deep Dive

    What happened to Hy-Vee’s 4-state expansion plan?

    Four years after the company announced it would build stores in Indiana and parts of the Southeast, public records and interviews with local officials show it hasn’t even started construction in some areas.

    Updated Aug. 5, 2025
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    7 grocery players’ major executive changes in July

    Ahold Delhaize and Aldi both made changes to their C-Suites, and Walmart tapped a top Instacart leader for a role focused on AI. 

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    Stop & Shop doubles down on value messaging

    The Ahold Delhaize banner’s new brand campaign aims to underscore value and reaffirm customer trust.

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    UNFI taps top Coborn’s executive to head up retail division

    The wholesale distributor and retailer named David Best as its next president and CEO of retail.

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    How Lidl US is chasing growth by thinking small

    “The idea is that with the [limited] number of products we have in our stores, you should be able to meet every need that you have as a shopper,” CEO Joel Rampoldt said.

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    PCC names new CFO

    Amy Chow’s appointment to the role marks the first C-suite hire the co-op grocer has announced since seeing sales improve.

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    Publix Q2 sales jump with Easter shift

    The grocer’s second-quarter results rose year over year mainly due to the holiday falling later this year as well as the impact of inflation.

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    Albertsons becomes sole grocer to sign Make Health Technology Great Again pledge

    The company said it will explore how its free health platform can provide more personalized assistance to users.

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    Deep Dive

    The biggest culprit in shrink is in the store — but it’s probably not a criminal

    Inefficiencies in store operations cause more inventory loss than organized retail crime, which has been the industry’s focus in recent years.

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    Sprouts’ loyalty program commences national rollout

    Live at approximately 75 stores and fully implemented across its home state of Arizona, the specialty grocer’s program is on track to reach all stores by the end of October. 

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    Kroger unifies retail media, consumer insights and loyalty marketing services

    The consolidation comes in response to brands’ demand for broader growth strategies and more flexible media capabilities, the grocer said.