Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Ocado CEO Tim Steiner slips into hot seat at online retailer’s technology division Ocado Solutions Ocado Group reports that CEO Tim Steiner will temporarily lead Ocado Solutions, the company’s technology sub-unit. The move comes as current boss, John Martin, steps down after 18 months in the role, having taken over in 2023 from Luke Jensen. James Matthews, the current CEO at Ocado Technology, will also become Deputy CEO of the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 4 min read OcadoTechnology & InnovationExecutivesKrogerData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainInternational - UKAmazonTech: RoboticsTech: CashierlessMarketing: In StoreShoppersTescoMergersOmnichannelPredictions and ForecastsRegional GroceryStore LocationStrategyMarketing: Social MediaCOVID19Trends: TechMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInclusivityAssociatesBrick and MortarDeliveryWalmartAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Why Kroger’s former chief data officer is starting an AI-focused firm Todd James recently left the grocer’s 84.51° data analysis unit to start a firm that helps companies solve common problems related to artificial intelligence. Grocery Dive April 17, 2025April 18, 2025 < 1 min read AIData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationKrogerVendorsMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersBig Data84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Sansolo Speaks: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate by Michael Sansolo We’ve talked a lot here on MNB recently about the importance of communication to shoppers especially in volatile times. As KC pointed out this week, Stew Leonard’s did a masterful job of helping shoppers both understand the potential impact of sweeping tariffs and see how the company will be handling them. It’s […] MorningNewsBeat April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 3 min read ShoppersKrogerAmazonDept. RefrigeratedGovernmentInternationalDept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. GroceryDept. FuelDept. FreshBrick and MortarMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger names new SVP of retail divisions Joe Kelley, currently head of the grocer’s King Soopers & City Markets unit, replaces Kenny Kimball, who will return to his previous post as president of Smith’s. Grocery Dive April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerExecutivesRegional GroceryGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger launches new e-commerce unit and appoints chief digital officer US-based grocery retailer Kroger formed a dedicated e-commerce division, consolidating the teams responsible for digital customer interface. The post Kroger launches new e-commerce unit and appoints chief digital officer appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Retail Insights Network April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Countersues Albertsons in Wake of Failed $25B Merger Kroger countersued Albertsons on Tuesday, escalating a legal battle between the companies following the collapse of their proposed $25 billion merger in December. Albertsons terminated the merger immediately after courts blocked it and sued Kroger, alleging a breach of contract that led to the deal falling apart. Albertsons asked for billions in damages along with a $600 million […] Joe Keenan April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerMergersLegal & CriminalAcquisitionResults & InvestmentData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger and Mariano’s Fresh Market a Look Back a Lost Opportunity Kroger’s acquisition of Mariano’s Fresh Market was a bold move aimed at capturing the essence of community-driven grocery shopping while boosting profitability. However, the strategy faltered at the intersection of yesterday’s retail practices and today’s evolving customer expectations. Here’s a deep dive into what went wrong and why Kroger missed the mark. The Churn of Restaurant-Style Concepts […] Grocerant Guru April 10, 2025April 12, 2025 3 min read KrogerData & InsightsShoppersDept. GroceryDept. FreshStrategyRestaurantsConsumersAcquisitionMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsDept. Fresh PreparedPredictions and ForecastsDept. DeliSustainabilityBrick and MortarMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Affordable Easter Made Easy With Kroger’s $6 Meal per Person Deal Kroger’s Easter meal deal is a steal at just $6 per person. RetailWire April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger says its pursuit of Albertsons cost over $1B The grocer spent nearly $700 million on fees related to the failed merger attempt in 2024 alone, according to a regulatory filing. Grocery Dive April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Kroger, Lidl roll out Easter deals Kroger’s meal for the holiday costs less than $6 per person, while the discounter is serving up spiral ham for 80 cents less than last year. Grocery Dive April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 < 1 min read LidlKrogerHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Kroger plans to build 3 new stores in Ohio and Kentucky The grocer also intends to renovate 16 locations in connection with $130 million it allocated for capital investments in its Cincinnati/Dayton division this year. Grocery Dive April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerBrick and MortarResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Rodney McMullen submits another resignation The former Kroger CEO has quit the board of apparel and footwear company VF Corp. following his sudden departure from the grocer after an ethics investigation. Grocery Dive April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerDept. ApparelExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces The Friday Checkout: Could tariffs be just what traditional grocers need to find their footing? Kroger shares raced to their highest level ever on Thursday even as the stock market cratered — a powerful reminder of the essential role supermarkets play in the economy. Grocery Dive April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentEconomyResults & InvestmentKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Kroger Expands Private Label With Trendy New Offerings Kroger is introducing five new Our Brands products to all of its stores nationwide. RetailWire April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerOwned Brands (Private Label)Brick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger alleges C&S misconduct in Albertsons deal The wholesaler is not entitled to a $125 million merger termination fee because of several contract breaches, Kroger said in a legal filing. Grocery Dive April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayMergersLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Consumers Meal Kits: The Modern Dinner Solution The evolution of meal kits has been nothing short of remarkable. From the humble beginnings of boxed macaroni and cheese to today’s fresh, flavorful meals ready in minutes, the industry has transformed the way consumers approach dinner. What started as a convenience-driven solution has blossomed into a platform for culinary exploration, family bonding, and […] Grocerant Guru April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 4 min read ConsumersMondelezDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryDept. FreshSustainabilityBlueApronDeliveryHealth & WellnessPackagingDept. DairyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationCOVID19Food DeliveryPartnershipsWhole FoodsInternationalHomeChefResults & InvestmentKrogerMarketing: In StorePepsiCoDept. PerimeterShoppersTrends: Food and BeverageUbereatsUnileverBrick and MortarDoorDashPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Kroger adds ‘trendy’ private label products, looks to launch 900 items Mushroom tea and kettle-style tortilla chips in a Hatch chile flavor are among the grocer’s new products. Grocery Dive April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)KrogerDept. FreshDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger’s road ahead runs through its past, analysts say One expert described the grocer as “ruddlerless,” noting that its core grocery business has suffered as the company has pursued alternative profits and pricey e-commerce investments. Grocery Dive April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 < 1 min read Kroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery 8 notable grocery executive changes from March Rodney McMullen left Kroger while Dollar Tree, Albertsons and Instacart added new leaders to their C-suites. Grocery Dive March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesKrogerInstacartRegional GroceryDollar TreeDeliveryAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Digital Food Multitasking: Can Foodservice Keep Up? The landscape of food marketing is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by Gen Z and Gen Alpha—generations of digital natives who redefine how, when, and where they interact with food. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, the “I want it now” mentality has reached unparalleled heights. These emerging consumer […] Grocerant Guru March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersDept. GroceryAIData & InsightsSustainabilityRestaurantsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRFood DeliveryAmazonPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationKrogerShoppersDeliveryTech: RoboticsBOPISWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Pardon the Disruption: Kroger and Albertsons court filings detail epic power struggle over failed merger Reviewing both suits reveals the two companies fought fiercely over the divestiture deal and stopped cooperating long before they set foot in court. Grocery Dive March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayDivestitures 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Initiates Countersuit Against Albertsons for Failed Merger Deal After the government blocked a merger between Kroger and Albertsons, the two grocers have been busy filing lawsuits. RetailWire March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Can Walmart Succeed in the C-Store Space? Five Hurdles They Must Overcome For decades, grocery retailers have struggled to break into the convenience store (C-store) space. While on the surface, grocery and C-store operations may seem similar—both selling food and essentials—the reality is vastly different. Grocery chains that have attempted to transition into C-store retail, such as Safeway, Kroger, and Albertsons, have largely failed because they […] Grocerant Guru March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 5 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersAIWalmartDept. GroceryData & InsightsBrick and MortarDept. FreshShoppersOperations & Supply ChainEconomyMarketing: Social MediaWaWaRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayCompetitionDept. FuelCustomer ExperienceTech: CashierlessMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsStrategyRestaurantsTwitterDept. PerimeterKrogerAlimentation Couche-TardBOPISCircle K7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger files counterclaims against Albertsons Albertsons worked with C&S Wholesale Grocers to cast doubt on Kroger’s plan for securing regulatory clearance for the deal, Kroger said in a legal filing. Grocery Dive March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeLegal & CriminalC&S Wholesale Grocers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee RMN Deploys Carrot Ads Solution; Instacart Extends Ad Placements to Smart Carts The 570-store Midwestern supermarket retailer Hy-Vee will expand its partnership with Instacart by adopting the platform’s Carrot Ads solution. This new integration will give Hy-Vee RedMedia access both to Instacart’s ad technology and its CPG advertising ecosystem, which delivers advertiser demand from more than 7,000 brands. All those brands will also now have access to […] Retail TouchPoints March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationInstacartAIHy-VeeDeliveryRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingBrick and MortarDept. BeverageOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersMarketing: BroadcastExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaStrategyPricing & PromotionsGovernmentHoliday & EventsKrogerResults & InvestmentAldiMondelezPredictions and ForecastsWakefern 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants KFC Stumbles with Pricing: A Look at How the Once-Dominant Brand Lost Its Way For decades, KFC reigned supreme in the home meal replacement category, offering families an affordable and convenient way to enjoy fried chicken at home. As consumer preferences evolved, so did the competition, with grocery stores expanding their ready-to-eat meal options and fast-food rivals introducing budget-friendly deals. KFC, once a leader in value, has struggled […] Grocerant Guru March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryShoppersTechnology & InnovationCompetitionBrick and MortarDept. Fresh PreparedKrogerCostcoStrategyPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. DairyPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Friday Checkout: C&S echoes Albertsons’ claims about why Kroger deal fell apart The grocery distributor and wholesaler alleges Kroger took the lead on the merger and then botched the handling of regulators’ concerns. Grocery Dive March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Kroger keeps an eye on produce tariff exposure The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities. Grocery Dive March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerGovernmentDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Number Sense: Kroger’s e-commerce growth is a complicated story The grocery chain’s digital sales continue to impress, but they raise questions about store performance and how the company will compete against Walmart going forward. Grocery Dive March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger taps former Ahold Delhaize exec to head Dallas Division Rudy DiPietro is taking over management of the unit from Keith Shoemaker, who is retiring after nearly a half-century with the grocer. Grocery Dive March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeKrogerExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Walmart will use geospatial tech to power delivery The data-science capability redefines the retailer’s delivery maps to expand the channel’s reach and accessibility. Written by Grocery Dive April 17, 2025April 18, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Why Kroger’s former chief data officer is starting an AI-focused firm Todd James recently left the grocer’s 84.51° data analysis unit to start a firm that helps companies solve common problems related to artificial intelligence. Written by Grocery Dive April 17, 2025April 18, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Q1 2025 Top Retail Trends What happened in retail in Q1? (A lot!) What’s up: 🔺 Tariffs 🔺 Supply chain shifts 🔺 AI adoption 🔺 Value-oriented retailers’ store counts What’s down 🔻 Retailers with declining relevance 🔻 The status quo and certainty 🔻 DEI programs Written by Lisa Goller March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Retail Ecosystem Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Strategy Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked