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Schnucks turns to agentic AI shopping assistant
The tool will give customers a personalized shopping experience that supports their health and wellness preferences.
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Albertsons announces new operating model, president’s retirement after weak Q1
The grocery company is consolidating 11 divisions into four regions and said Sharon McCollam, its president and CFO, will retire later this year.
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Shoppers are buying less meat, data shows
Customers purchased fewer pounds of fresh and processed proteins, including beef, bacon and lamb, in June as prices continued to rise.
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Wakefern redesigns packaging for Wholesome Pantry brand
The company said the new look will make it easier for customers to spot goods carrying the private label and identify key product attributes.
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Giant promotes e-commerce head to VP of marketing
The Ahold Delhaize USA banner promoted Gregg Dorazio to the role, highlighting the grocer’s efforts to capitalize on its digital operations.
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Pardon the Disruption: What’s missing from grocers’ value playbook?
Consumers are cutting back on the amount of groceries they buy, and there’s no relief in sight. Here are a few thoughts on what else retailers can do to stem the tide.
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Maryland joins states issuing chip-enabled EBT cards
The upgraded payment method will help to reduce fraud and replace legacy magnetic stripe cards, the state’s governor said.
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Ahold Delhaize’s first decade: Key US milestones
To mark 10 years since Ahold and Delhaize Group combined, Grocery Dive mapped out major changes by the company.
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Walmart US chief operating officer to depart
Leadership shake-ups are continuing at the mass retailer about five months after John Furner formally took over as CEO.
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The Friday Checkout: Will Kroger’s push into Florida ever materialize?
The supermarket chain’s Harris Teeter banner reportedly canceled an expansion plan in the state, highlighting the difficulty for grocers of building scale in new regions.
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Walmart touts some of its lowest back-to-school pricing since 2019
The retailer also debuted a new grocery-focused college basket for under $35.
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Number Sense: Grocers are facing a new reality when it comes to inflation
While government stats show food prices rising at a modest pace, high energy costs and other economic pressures point to a challenging road ahead.