Channel: Grocery In Washington State, Intensive Scrutiny Of Kroger-Albertsons Deal The Seattle Times has a piece about the proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons by Kroger, and the companies’ saying that they will sell 413 stores, including 104 in Washington State, to C&S Wholesale Grocers in order to get Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approvals. While Kroger has pledged that it will not close any stores […] MorningNewsBeat September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read KrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarStore LocationGovernmentAcquisitionMergersAssociatesCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsC&S Wholesale GrocersDivestituresCostcoWalmartDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Analysis: Kroger-Albertsons Deal Still In Regulatory Trouble The financial analysis service Seeking Alpha is out with an assessment of the prospects that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will approve Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. In short, Seeking Alpha is dubious, at least in part because of ongoing comparisons of the proposed divestiture of more than 400 stores to C&S Wholesale […] MorningNewsBeat September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 3 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryBrick and MortarKrogerMergersGovernmentAssociatesAcquisitionDivestituresBankruptcyEconomyDept. GroceryC&S Wholesale GrocersResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Pledges Post-Merger Greater Commitment To Local Kroger this week said that once its proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons has been approved by federal regulators and closed, it will extend its commitment to “make more local products available to its customers … Post-close, the combined company will increase the number of local products in its stores by 10%, which equates to […] MorningNewsBeat September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerMergersExecutivesAcquisitionTechnology & InnovationRegional GroceryDept. FreshBrick and MortarAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Vulnerability Risk Management, Q3 2023 A lot has changed since the last Forrester Wave™ evaluation on vulnerability risk management (VRM) in 2019. Since then, the VRM market has experienced several mergers, an unprecedented increase in volume of common vulnerabilities and exposure, and vulnerabilities such as Log4j that will forever live in infamy (and responder nightmares). All these factors mean that […] Forrester September 21, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Mergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger CEO: Merger is not an ‘arm wrestle’ with rest of the industry [[“value”:”Kroger, Albertsons also will offer more shelf space to local products if deal is approved”]] Supermarket News September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerMergersExecutivesMerchandisingRegional GroceryAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery UFCW cites ‘echoes of Haggen’ in proposed C&S deal The United Food and Commercial Workers union on Wednesday expressed deep concerns about the proposed acquisition of 413 Kroger- and Albertsons-owned stores by C&S Wholesale Grocers. “It looks like Haggen 2.0,” said Kim Cordova, president of UFCW Local 7 in Colorado and Wyoming, referring to Haggen’s 2015 implosion after acquiring 146 Safeway and Albertsons stores […] Supermarket News September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 4 min read Albertsons / SafewayAcquisitionBrick and MortarRegional GroceryAssociatesMergersKrogerData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainGovernmentShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationResults & InvestmentConsumersC&S Wholesale GrocersExecutivesLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsBankruptcyDept. Fresh PreparedCOVID19Dept. DeliMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger makes local sourcing pledge tied to Albertsons merger The grocery giant said it will increase the number of local products in its stores by 10% once the proposed mega-merger closes. Grocery Dive September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 < 1 min read MergersRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Pizza, Pizza, Pizza, Drives Casey’s General Stores Success Success does leave clues and at Casey’s General Stores once again it was Pizza, Pizza, Pizza that drive a strong first quarter, marked by an uptick in inside sales; you guessed it driven be pizza sales. Regular reader of this blog know that Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® was […] Grocerant Guru September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 4 min read Casey's General StoresBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. BeverageDept. FuelAcquisitionDept. GroceryExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. FreshMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaShoppersTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsConsumersDept. Adult BevDept. BakeryMergersMerchandisingEG America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Friday Checkout: FTC looms large as Kroger and Albertsons angle for approval to combine Recent comments by FTC Chair Lina Khan and work by the agency and DOJ to update their merger-review guidelines suggest the deal could face bruising resistance from regulators. Grocery Dive September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Even with divestiture deal, Kroger-Albertsons merger faces challenging odds, analysts say The grocers’ plan to sell hundreds of stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers increases the chance of the deal getting done, according to two Wall Street firms — though they still put the odds at only around 50%. Grocery Dive September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerDivestituresAlbertsons / SafewayEconomyC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons launches rapid grocery pick-up and delivery service in US [[“value”:” Albertsons’ Flash grocery service enables pick-up and delivery orders in as little as 30 minutes. Credit: © Business Wire/Albertsons Companies. Food and drug retailer Albertsons has launched the Flash grocery service, which enables customers to receive their DriveUp & Go and delivery orders in as little as 30 minutes. Through Albertsons’ websites and mobile […] Retail Insights Network September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 2 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryDeliveryBOPISDept. GroceryBrick and MortarKrogerShoppersMergersDivestituresDept. NonfoodPricing & PromotionsC&S Wholesale GrocersInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons make deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers — officially selling off 413 stores [[“value”:” In a deal which could end up being the foundation for their $24.6 billion merger deal, Kroger and Albertsons Cos. have sold 413 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers. The sale also includes eight distribution centers and five private label brands. Related: Will the Kroger, Albertsons merger create pharmacy deserts? The two […] Supermarket News September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 2 min read KrogerAssociatesAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryMergersBrick and MortarAcquisitionExecutivesDept. PharmacyC&S Wholesale GrocersOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsCompetitionPackagingOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodInternational - North AmericaHealth & WellnessResults & Investment 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
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Kroger, Aldi, Sprouts top the week's headlines [[“value”:” In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Kroger, Albertsons may sell off stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers in anticipation of merger deal. Kroger and Albertsons could be close to selling an undisclosed number to C&S Wholesale Grocers, as a means towards cinching regulatory approval for the […] Supermarket News September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 2 min read Regional GroceryKrogerBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayAldiLegal & CriminalAcquisitionExecutivesDivestituresWalgreensLidlIndustry Conferences and EventsWhole FoodsSustainabilityDept. FreshC&S Wholesale GrocersGovernmentMergersDept. GroceryAmazonDept. HBCAhold DelhaizeDept. DairyWalmartHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital The 25 Worst Stocks by Shareholder Wealth Losses (1926-2022) The 25 Worst Stocks by Shareholder Wealth Losses (1926-2022) Among publicly-listed U.S. companies, the 25 worst stocks have lost shareholders a collective $1.2 trillion since 1926. Put another way, just 0.1% of all stocks have led to 14% of all cumulative losses in shareholder wealth. In this graphic, we use data from Henrik Bessembinder of […] Visual Capitalist September 11, 2023September 21, 2023 2 min read Results & InvestmentData & InsightsStart UpsGovernmentFood DeliveryDoorDashLegal & CriminalKraftHeinzMergersTargetMarketing: Social MediaCryptoDept. GroceryExecutivesDept. NonfoodDeliveryDept. FreshDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results and Reaffirms Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its second quarter 2023 results, reaffirmed 2023 guidance and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 8 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentDept. FuelShoppersPredictions and ForecastsEconomyGovernmentSustainabilityHealth & WellnessInclusivityConsumersDept. FreshMergersStrategyRegional GroceryDept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19PartnershipsPress ReleasePhilanthropyOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PharmacyDept. GroceryExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWeatherReturnsTargetUnileverDeliveryDivestituresData & InsightsDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRHomeChefVendorsTrends: ConsumerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Pre-Existing Conditions Yesterday we took note of a Bloomberg report that “C&S Wholesale Grocers – with backing from SoftBank Group Corp. – is in talks to buy grocery stores that Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. are selling to win regulatory approval for their $25 billion merger, according to people familiar with the matter.” We got several emails […] MorningNewsBeat September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 < 1 min read Trader JoesAssociatesRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayOperations & Supply ChainMergersConsumersC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons may sell off stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers in anticipation of merger deal Acquisition could happen in the coming days as part of plan to divest stores. Kroger and Albertsons could be close to selling an undisclosed number to C&S Wholesale Grocers, as a means towards cinching regulatory approval for the two companies’ $24.6 billion merger deal, according to reporting by Bloomberg. It has been speculated that both Kroger and […] Supermarket News September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarDivestituresRegional GroceryMergersKrogerC&S Wholesale GrocersAlbertsons / SafewayAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons may sell stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers: reports The wholesale grocery supply company is in talks to buy locations that the supermarket operators are looking to offload to win regulatory approval for their merger, according to Bloomberg and Reuters. Grocery Dive September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug WSJ: Rite Aid Prepping for Bankruptcy That Could Limit Opioid Lawsuits’ Impact Rite Aid is reportedly preparing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that could take place within weeks, according to the Wall Street Journal. Quoting people familiar with the situation, the Journal reported that the move would help address the numerous lawsuits related to the retailer’s alleged role in the sale of opioids. Rite Aid had […] Retail TouchPoints August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 2 min read Rite AidWalgreensBankruptcyMergersOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayCVSMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryResults & InvestmentAcquisitionGovernmentEconomyDept. PharmacyPredictions and ForecastsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Seven State Treasurers Write FTC To Oppose Kroger-Albertsons Deal It was just about a week ago that the secretaries of state from seven states – Arizona, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Vermont – have written to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, calling for regulators to block Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. Now, seven state treasurers – from […] MorningNewsBeat August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 2 min read GovernmentRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerMergersAssociatesInternational - North AmericaCompetitionAcquisitionResults & InvestmentEconomyLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery UFCW labor union opposes Aldi plan to acquire Winn-Dixie [[“value”:”Union President Marc Perrone said the proposed merger poses a threat to both consumers and essential grocery workers”]] Supermarket News August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 < 1 min read AssociatesRegional GrocerySoutheastern GrocersAldiAcquisitionConsumersMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery UFCW opposes Aldi’s plan to buy Winn-Dixie Union President Marc Perrone said the proposed merger poses a threat to consumers and essential grocery workers and urged federal regulators to review the deal “critically.” Grocery Dive August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GrocerySoutheastern GrocersAldiConsumersAssociatesMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Seven State Officials Ask FTC To Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal Reuters reports that the secretaries of state from seven states – Arizona, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Vermont – have written to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, calling for regulators to block Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. All the secretaries of state are elected Democrats. (In some states, […] MorningNewsBeat August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 2 min read KrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayGovernmentCompetitionConsumersAcquisitionMergersDept. GroceryBrick and MortarAmazonWalmartDollar GeneralDept. NonfoodInternational - North AmericaLegal & CriminalAssociatesSoutheastern GrocersAldiTargetEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery State officials urge FTC to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger In a Wednesday letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, seven secretaries of state said the proposed deal would hurt shoppers, suppliers and workers. Grocery Dive August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentRegional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayShoppersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Secretaries of states want FTC to block Kroger, Albertsons merger [[“value”:”Group says the deal would allow the two grocers to control large share of food retail market”]] Supermarket News August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Aldi to buy 400 stores from Southeastern Grocers BATAVIA, Ill. — Aldi today announced it has agreed to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations from Southeastern Grocers, as the Jacksonville, Fla.-based retailer continues to divest supermarket assets. The deal includes some 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket outlets across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, Aldi said in a statement announcing the definitive agreement […] MMR August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 2 min read Southeastern GrocersRegional GroceryBrick and MortarAldiExecutivesAhold DelhaizeDivestituresOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesBankruptcyConsumersDept. Adult BevStrategyMarketing: In StoreMergersResults & InvestmentEconomyAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Aldi Adds 400 Stores with Acquisition of Harveys Supermarket, Winn-Dixie Southeastern Grocers (SEG) has initiated a strategic divestiture of its business, with Aldi set to acquire all SEG grocery operations under the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners and investment group Fresco Retail Group set to take over the Fresco y Más banner. Under the proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding SEG capital stock, […] Retail TouchPoints August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 2 min read Regional GrocerySoutheastern GrocersAldiBrick and MortarAcquisitionResults & InvestmentMergersOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryStart UpsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesAhold DelhaizeOmnichannelBankruptcyDept. FreshDivestituresPartnershipsDept. FuelStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Including Sereact and Bureau: five retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up five retail systems ventures who have recently secured significant investments in their businesses, including Kavida.ai, Serve Robotics, and Clean Food Group. 1. Kavida.ai London-based supply chain startup, Kavida.ai, has secured a £900k investment to enhance its platform with artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT. The company, which was founded in 2020, works with manufacturers and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationAITech: RoboticsMarketing: Social MediaTwitterResults & InvestmentAcquisitionDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainInternational - UKPartnershipsConsumersDeliveryChatGPTHealth & WellnessStart UpsFood DeliveryUbereatsSustainabilityEconomyCryptoAssociatesTrends: TechLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsShoppersData & InsightsMarketing: VoiceExecutivesMergersPostmates Dept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers NRF Hot 25 List Spotlights Fastest-Growing Retailers Mexican grocer Chedraui, Raley’s Supermarkets and Primark Stores have topped the National Retail Federation’s 2023 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the fastest-growing retail companies in the U.S. The annual ranking is compiled by global marketing consultancy Kantar and is determined by comparing year-over-year increases in domestic sales (in the case of the 2023 list, […] Retail TouchPoints August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 4 min read ConsumersAcquisitionMarketing: Retail MediaBrick and MortarMergers7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. HBCEconomyDept. GroceryDept. PetData & InsightsBJ’s Wholesale ClubRegional GroceryOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediaLidlCostcoStore LocationTechnology & InnovationChewyExecutivesShoppersPublixDept. ApparelGrocery OutletCOVID19International - North AmericaDeliveryDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: HBC ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Start Ups Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Retail Media Metrics #30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […] Written by Lisa Goller September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers Dispelling consumer confusion around plastics recycling, investing in local programs and embracing molecular technologies are some of the current steps the Consumer Brands Association and its members are taking to create a sustainably packaged future. Written by Supermarket Perimeter September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […] Written by Future of Commerce September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked