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Kroger loses another senior executive
Company veteran Valerie Jabbar, who was SVP of retail divisions, recently retired.
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Grocery trade groups praise EPA deregulation of refrigeration compliance
The agency extended compliance deadlines for the use of hydrofluorocarbons, drawing approval from FMI and the National Grocers Association.
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The Friday Checkout: Kroger’s CEO wants to close the gap with low-price retailers
Greg Foran told Bloomberg the supermarket chain is preparing to roll out sweeping price cuts as it takes aim at Walmart, Costco and Aldi.
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Walmart ramps up price cuts
The retailer’s price reductions now reach 7,200 products — but high fuel prices could eventually put pressure on those investments.
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H-E-B to spend $700M on supply chain expansion
The Texas grocer identified a site it owns in San Antonio as a possible home for new and expanded facilities that could begin operations by 2028.
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Ahold Delhaize USA’s head of private label talks strategy
Abby Cook, the grocer’s newly appointed SVP of Own Brands, shares why its store brands continue to outpace the rest of its assortment in sales and volume.
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Target adds 3K food and beverage items in Q1
The retailer is working to turn its grocery department “into a reason [shoppers] choose to come to Target,” its merchandising chief told investors.
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Number Sense: Grocers’ reliance on pharmacy sales has become a big headache
Supermarket chains have for years looked to pharmacy revenue to drive top-line growth. The Inflation Reduction Act is upending that strategy.
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Target taps former Walmart exec as supply chain, logistics chief
Jeff England, who worked to improve inventory availability at QXO, will join the retailer on May 31 as it seeks to strengthen in-stock reliability.
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Kroger to pay $2.5M in fines, $100M for appliance upgrades due to refrigerant leaks
The grocery chain has two years to upgrade 600 refrigeration units under a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Stop & Shop’s latest price investment focuses on New York and New Jersey
The Ahold Delhaize USA banner lowered prices on thousands of items weeks after executives told investors it planned to speed up the chain’s price investment rollout.
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How Instacart is tackling healthy eating hurdles for consumers and retailers
A new tie-up with Teladoc builds on the grocery technology company’s recent string of partnerships to position itself as a healthcare enablement company.
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