Corporate Strategy 7 notable grocery executive changes from January Grocery Outlet tapped The Fresh Market’s CEO to lead its business and Whole Foods’ CEO will now also oversee Amazon’s entire grocery segment. Grocery Dive February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesWhole FoodsThe Fresh MarketRegional GroceryGrocery OutletDept. FreshAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Friday Checkout: Grocery Outlet will be a change of scenery for new CEO Jason Potter will join the discounter from The Fresh Market. While the grocers might seem sharply distinct from each other, they both take differentiated approaches to appeal to shoppers. Grocery Dive January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 < 1 min read Grocery OutletExecutivesThe Fresh MarketShoppersRegional GroceryDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet, Fresh Market Both Name Industry Veterans as New Leaders Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., which operates more than 520 stores under various banners, and the 166-store supermarket retailer The Fresh Market have each named new leaders. Jason Potter, a 30-year grocery retail veteran, will take on the President and CEO roles at Grocery Outlet as of Feb. 3, 2025. Current Fresh Market COO Brian Johnson […] Retail TouchPoints January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 2 min read Dept. FreshGrocery OutletExecutivesAcquisitionThe Fresh MarketRegional GroceryTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaPackagingPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMergersMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet taps The Fresh Market chief to be next president and CEO The grocery discounter has appointed Jason Potter to the roles following the sudden departure of RJ Sheedy at the end of October. Grocery Dive January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 < 1 min read The Fresh MarketRegional GroceryGrocery OutletExecutivesDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Grocery Outlet names new CFO Christopher Miller, who was previously CFO for distributor Shamrock Foods Company, will assume the top finance role at the discounter in early January. Grocery Dive December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesGrocery OutletResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Grocery Outlet posts lackluster Q3 results as it grapples with tech issues, pricing The discounter aims to remedy system inefficiencies from its tech transition last summer and refocus its pricing strategy, Interim CEO Eric Lindberg told investors Tuesday. Grocery Dive November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationGrocery OutletStrategyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy 7 notable grocery executive changes from October Top executives at Grocery Outlet and Amazon stepped down while Albertsons announced a new chairman as part of several updates to its board. Grocery Dive November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesRegional GroceryGrocery OutletAmazonAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Grocery Outlet’s president and CEO exits abruptly The grocer has tapped Chairman Eric Lindberg to immediately fill the top roles on an interim basis following the departure of RJ Sheedy, who became president in 2019 and CEO last year. Grocery Dive October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesGrocery Outlet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery A closer look at Grocery Outlet’s unique shopping app Unlike other retailers’ omnichannel apps, the discount grocer’s one focuses on personalized savings and in-person shopping. Grocery Dive September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletOmnichannelMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Dollar General sees ‘cash-strapped consumer,’ cuts guidance Dollar General’s second quarter net sales rose 4.2% year over year to $10.2 billion, up from $9.8 billion, the company said in a Thursday earnings announcement. However, net income fell 20.2% to $374.2 million from $468.8 million. Top line income and a nearly flat same-store sales were below expectations, CEO Todd Vasos said. Growth in […] RetailDive August 30, 2024September 26, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDollar GeneralResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarShoppersOperations & Supply ChainLidlEconomyCompetitionExecutivesTech: CashierlessSustainabilityStrategyRegional GroceryWalmartInternational - North AmericaHealth & WellnessGrocery OutletDept. HBCDept. ApparelAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Owned Brands (Private Label) Grocery Outlet bags $1B in net sales again, names new CIO As it focuses on boosting value, the discounter has launched its new private label program with the debut of its Simply Go brand. Grocery Dive August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) What we know so far about Grocery Outlet’s new private label The line represents a departure from the discounter’s long-standing focus on offering deep discounts on well-known brands. Grocery Dive May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Grocery OutletPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Friday Checkout: Are Grocery Outlet’s tech woes a cautionary tale? The discount grocer is still taking financial hits from system changes made eight months ago — a reminder that digital changes don’t always help retailers’ bottom lines. Grocery Dive May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationGrocery OutletResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Grocery Outlet faces headwinds from tech transitions The discount grocer has been frustrated by issues stemming from its recently upgraded product inventory and financial reporting platforms, President and CEO RJ Sheedy said. Grocery Dive May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationGrocery OutletResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Kroger, Albertsons, Grocery Outlet top the week’s headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was The FTC-Kroger, Albertsons fight could be long and complicated. The lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the $24.6 billion K Supermarket News March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayGrocery OutletGovernmentLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Grocery Outlet talks private label launch, next steps for discounter acquisition The company is looking to boost its baskets and margins with the private brand rollout later this year, executives told investors. Grocery Dive February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionOwned Brands (Private Label)Grocery OutletExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet plans to open up to 60 stores in 2024 Pending purchase of United Grocery Outlet would add 40 new locations in Southeastern U.S. Supermarket News February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet Enters Southeast Via Acquisition of 40-Store Chain Value supermarket retailer Grocery Outlet will acquire United Grocery Outlet, a 40-store chain with a similar business model, to gain a presence in the Southeast. Grocery Outlet, based in Emeryville, Calif., operates more than 460 stores in nine Western and Mid-Atlantic states. Financial details of the transaction, which is expected to close early in Q2, […] Retail TouchPoints February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletAcquisitionBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesConsumersResults & InvestmentPartnershipsStrategyDept. Natural / OrganicDept. GroceryShoppersSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet snaps up discount grocery chain for $62M The purchase of 40 United Grocery Outlet stores and a distribution center will extend Grocery Outlet’s presence in the Southeast. Grocery Dive February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletOperations & Supply ChainBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet Holding to buy United Grocery Outlet The deal is expected to close in the early second quarter of 2024 Supermarket News February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Grocery Outlet names first chief operations officer The grocer has chosen Ramesh Chikkala, a former Walmart executive, to fill the role as it deepens its focus on supply chain and business technology. Grocery Dive January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainGrocery OutletWalmartTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Worth Reading: Fowl Play In Chicken Processing Business The Los Angeles Times has a piece about child labor in the chicken processing business that starts like this: “When the investigators came, operators of a Southern California poultry processor allegedly hid child workers in bathrooms and closets and hurried them out the back door, according to a U.S. Department of Labor lawsuit. “In two […] MorningNewsBeat December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 < 1 min read AssociatesGovernmentRegional GroceryLegal & CriminalKrogerEconomyDept. FreshAldiGrocery OutletRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Grocery Outlet CFO Charles Bracher will resign After 11 years, Bracher says he’s leaving for another opportunity Supermarket News December 18, 2023December 19, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery OutletExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet CFO to step down Charles Bracher plans to leave his position on March 1, 2024, after serving in the role for more than a decade, the discount grocery chain said Monday. Grocery Dive December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery OutletExecutivesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Poultry supplier for Aldi, Grocery Outlet, and others found to have violated child labor laws [[“value”:”The supplier, Exclusive Poultry Inc., hired children as young as 14, an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found”]] Supermarket News December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshAssociatesRegional GroceryGrocery OutletGovernmentAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet opening first store in Ohio [[“value”:”This is the ninth state for the discount retailer”]] Supermarket News November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery Outlet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet hits the $1B net sales mark in Q3 [[“value”:” New systems put in place during the third quarter came up big for Grocery Outlet, as the retailer hit the $1 billion mark in net sales. The quarterly result was a 9.3% increase year-over-year and marked a 13-week period that saw solid results across the board. Related: Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. […] Supermarket News November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery OutletESG and CSRSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsConsumersExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Dollar General, Publix, Giant Eagle top the week's headlines [[“value”:” In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Publix introduces 9 limited-time private label ice cream flavors. Publix has launched nine limited-time own brand ice cream flavors for the fall / winter season. Most flavors are available in quart-size cartons; however, three flavors — Peppermint […] Supermarket News October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAITechnology & InnovationAmazonPublixDollar GeneralGiant EagleResults & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)Holiday & EventsWalgreensDept. FrozenExecutivesGrocery OutletDeliveryBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsRite AidWakefernESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show leans into tech [[“value”:” Technology will play a big role in this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show. Running Oct. 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., the show will feature new main events, including the future tech pavilion, tech accelerator program, and the food safety and tech exchange. All events got a test […] Supermarket News October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 3 min read Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterDept. GrocerySustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsInternationalPackagingExecutivesTrends: TechStart UpsWalmartGovernmentGrocery OutletOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreNestleConsumersResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet woos Albertsons customers Access chart in Dash. Grocery Outlet customers are increasingly spending their grocery wallet at the discounter, turning away from brands owned by Albertsons, including Safeway and Von’s. The California-based discount grocer increased its share of supermarket wallet among customers to over 6% in the last week of August, up from around 5% a year earlier […] Earnest Research September 11, 2023September 14, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryData & InsightsAlbertsons / SafewayShoppersGrocery OutletKrogerConsumersLidlAldiData VisualizationDept. GroceryEconomyRestaurantsWeatherMergersPackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Holiday & Events Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Uncategorized A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked