Channel: Grocery 11 top grocery M&A deals of 2023 Small and regional grocers have been busy joining forces this year while Kroger and Albertsons wait for a regulatory decision about their merger. Grocery Dive December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Guest Column: Why C&S Wholesale Grocers Is Nothing Like Haggen by Scott Moses Content Guy’s Note: Scott Moses, Managing Director and Head of Grocery, Pharmacy & Restaurants at Solomon Partners, yesterday posted a column on his website addressing the concerns that allowing the Kroger acquisition of Albertsons would repeat the mistake made by the FTC when it allowed Albertsons to acquire Safeway in 2015, divesting stores to […] MorningNewsBeat December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 3 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryBrick and MortarAcquisitionShoppersAssociatesC&S Wholesale GrocersMergersKrogerWhole FoodsPartnershipsResults & InvestmentGovernmentAmazonDollar GeneralWalmartTargetAldiRestaurantsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCostcoDeliveryDept. PharmacyDivestituresBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery C&S Wholesale Grocers is nothing like Haggen When it comes to their relevance to the Kroger, Albertsons merger — the two are entirely different companies in every important way Supermarket News December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 < 1 min read Albertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersRegional GroceryMergersKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Innovation Conversation: 2024 Predictions The continuing goal of “The Innovation Conversation” is to explore some facet of the fast-changing, technology-driven retail landscape and how it affects businesses and consumers. It is, we think, fertile territory … and one that Tom Furphy – a former Amazon executive who led the team that developed Amazon Fresh, and currently CEO and Managing […] MorningNewsBeat December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsAIAmazonConsumersExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryResults & InvestmentDept. FreshMergersGovernmentKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayPartnershipsPodcastsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Lawmakers Ask FTC To Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal A group of Democratic Senators and Representatives has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block the proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons by Kroger, saying in a letter that the “merger will harm consumers, workers, farmers, and other food suppliers across the country.” The letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan says that the […] MorningNewsBeat December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 2 min read GovernmentMergersKrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayDivestituresConsumersAssociatesAmazonWalmartBrick and MortarCostcoCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionC&S Wholesale GrocersDept. GroceryLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery 6 Congressmembers urge FTC to oppose Kroger-Albertsons merger In a Monday letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the lawmakers said the proposed deal would hurt shoppers, suppliers and workers and that the grocers’ divestiture plan would not resolve antitrust concerns. Grocery Dive December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentRegional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayShoppersLegal & CriminalDivestituresAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery U.S. lawmakers send letter to FTC protesting Kroger, Albertsons merger The group said it believes the merger would be bad for consumers, workers, and the grocery industry at large Supermarket News December 12, 2023December 14, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentMergersRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayConsumersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Benestar, Palmex unite in merger of snacks companies Pretzilla to be spun off and operated separately. Food Business News December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 < 1 min read Mergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Prof G Markets: Bitcoin’s Rally, Elon’s xAI Fundraising, and Alaska Airlines Acquires Hawaiian Scott breaks down his wins and loses amid crypto’s bull market this year. He also shares his thoughts on the state of the airline industry and whether or not Hawaiian Airlines could make a good merger arbitrage trade. Finally, he and Ed discuss why Elon Musk needs to raise $1 billion for his AI company. […] The Prof G Show December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaCryptoPodcastsAcquisitionMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital McMillon & Jassy: Not Quite Together Again For The First Time Both Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and Amazon CEO Andy Jassy appeared on CNBC yesterday, making observations about their businesses and the current consumer environment. McMillon’s comments included: • “We’re continuing to see traffic growth in store, plus even more transaction growth for pickup, curbside and delivery. As a company our in store business is continuing […] MorningNewsBeat December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 4 min read DeliveryWalmartShoppersAmazonExecutivesConsumersDept. ApparelBOPISOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsGovernmentEconomyCustomer ExperienceCompetitionBrick and MortarKrogerMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMerchandisingMergersRegional GroceryStore LocationSustainabilityAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers 5 things top news: Kroger has soft Q3, but merger advances The most impactful stories in the grocery industry for the week ending Dec. 1 Supermarket News December 4, 2023December 7, 2023 < 1 min read MergersKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Views: Even A Blind Man Knows Got the following email regarding my conversation with ReposiTrak’s Randy Fields and Dr. Benjamin Miller, executive vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs of The Acheson Group (TAG): Thank you for presenting the discussion about the FDA’s new traceability requirements. People in our industry are simply not aware of the impending, major disruption in logistics […] MorningNewsBeat December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 8 min read AITechnology & InnovationTargetRegional GroceryAssociatesDept. GroceryShoppersBrick and MortarConsumersAlbertsons / SafewayTech: CashierlessGhost KitchenAcquisitionExecutivesWalmartKrogerWhole FoodsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyRestaurantsBOPISMarketing: UGCStore LocationDept. PerimeterGovernmentOwned Brands (Private Label)Procter & GambleLegal & CriminalPepsiCoMerchandisingMergersCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshThick DataAhold DelhaizeWakefernAldiVendorsStrategyChatGPTCoca ColaCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Kroger Blueprint 2023 Event Recap Last month our Harvest Group Kroger team hosted our annual Kroger Blueprint event in Cincinnati. We created our series of Blueprint events to remove the barrier between retailer strategy and our clients by hearing directly from retailer executives about the strategies for growth in the coming year and how they apply specifically to your business. […] The Harvest Group December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsKrogerMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersStrategyVendorsMarketing: Social MediaExecutives84.51MerchandisingBig DataInsight ProvidersPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationMergersAlbertsons / SafewaySustainabilityMarketing: TradeDept. Center StorePartnershipsRegional GroceryOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Kroger tells FTC that requirements for merger have been met [[“value”:”The agency now has 30 days to act; meanwhile transition details move forward”]] Supermarket News December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 < 1 min read MergersKrogerGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Says Q3 Sales Down Slightly Kroger yesterday said that its Q3 total sales were down slightly, to $34 billion from $34.2 billion during the same period a year ago. Same store sales were down .6 percent, while digital sales were up 11 percent in the third quarter. The retailer’s operating profit was $912 million for the quarter, up from $841 […] MorningNewsBeat December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerGovernmentAcquisitionResults & InvestmentRegional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsMergersLegal & CriminalExecutivesAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger sees results falter, says planned merger with Albertsons is on track The grocer’s comparable store sales slipped into negative territory during the third quarter even as the company returned to profitability. Grocery Dive November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Dom’s, Foxtrot Aim To Outfox Competition With Merger Two Chicago startup food retailers – Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot – announced their merger plans yesterday. From the Chicago Tribune coverage: “The merged companies will be helmed by Foxtrot CEO Liz Williams under a new entity, Outfox Hospitality. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, the companies said in a […] MorningNewsBeat November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 2 min read Q CommerceCompetitionMergersBrick and MortarExecutivesDept. GroceryShoppersStore LocationTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food ADPI to merge two key dairy industry events in 2024 [[“value”:” The trade association announced its Global Ingredients Summit will merge the Global Cheese Technology Forum with the Dairy Ingredients Technical Symposium. “]] SMP Dairy November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsMergersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Foxtrot and Dom’s announce merger The Chicago-based upscale convenience store brand plans to combine with the local grocer that has a similar reputation for innovative foodservice and store designs. Grocery Dive November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 < 1 min read Q CommerceMergersOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Featuring Metacask, Evri, and Confer With: RTIH’s biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. These are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Tesco, B&M, TPP Retail, SeeChange Technologies, Coalescent Mobile Robotics, German Doner Kebab, and the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards. B&M rolls out TPP Retail […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKTwitterExecutivesTescoTech: RoboticsDept. Adult BevBrick and MortarShoppersDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainInternationalConsumersHoliday & EventsRestaurantsOmnichannelTrends: TechMarketing: In StoreResults & InvestmentPhilanthropyAcquisitionCustomer ExperienceStrategyDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodSponsoredDept. BeverageDept. HBCblockchainESG and CSRData & InsightsUbereatsTech: CashierlessStart UpsPredictions and ForecastsMergersMarketing: TradeInternational - North America7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Fast Friendly Service Counts at Convenience Stores The fast-food sector drive-thru has set a standard for service or perceive fast, friendly, convenient service that consumers like. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® “elevating customer service in the minds-eye of the consumer that is equal too or better than the ‘drive-thru’ should be the goal of […] Grocerant Guru November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationBrick and MortarConsumersData & InsightsGoogleShoppersDept. GroceryDept. BeverageDept. FuelAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityBPAssociatesUnileverMarketing: In StoreCustomer ExperienceExecutivesPepsiCoMergersMarketing: OOHMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionNestleResults & InvestmentStore LocationDept. FreshTech: CashierlessTrends: RetailHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens Cuts 5% of Corporate Workforce in Streamlining Bid Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) will cut 267 jobs — 5% of its corporate workforce — in a move to “streamline our operations and focus on our critical priorities,” according to a Walgreens spokesperson, who noted that “none of these roles are based at our stores.” These latest cuts follow a 10% reduction in Walgreens’ corporate […] Retail TouchPoints November 14, 2023November 16, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarExecutivesMergersMarketing: Social MediaRite AidResults & InvestmentOmnichannelLegal & CriminalInternational - UKHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug SN Top 10: Kroger, CVS, Walgreens top the week's headlines [[“value”:”In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Kroger, Albertsons sound off on negative comments over pending merger. A recent listening session about the pending Kroger, Albertsons merger was f”]] Supermarket News November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensKrogerCVSRegional GroceryMergersAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Podcast: Kroger, Albertsons merger will mean competitive pricing and job security [[“value”:”Co-author of white paper on the deal believes all the steps are there to satisfy a successful deal”]] Supermarket News November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPodcastsMergersKrogerAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Best Buy Health Partners with Leading Hospital to Support In-Home Care In collaboration with Boston’s Mass General Brigham hospital, Best Buy Health will support an expanded home-based health care delivery model designed to improve how safe, quality care can be provided with technology and clinical expertise. The partners’ first priority is to scale and support Mass General Brigham’s Home Hospital, which will expand access to Massachusetts […] Retail TouchPoints November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessTechnology & InnovationBest BuyDept. HBCPartnershipsInstacartWalmartCVSDeliveryDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaMergersDept. PharmacyOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: BrandAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Ahold Delhaize’s chief sustainability officer to retire ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize chief legal officer and chief sustainability officer Jan Ernst de Groot plans to retire from those posts effective May 31, the company said. Following Ernst’s decision, the company has decided to create a dedicated role for Sustainability in the Executive Committee. Linn Evans, currently Chief Legal Officer and General […] MMR November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 2 min read Ahold DelhaizeSustainabilityLegal & CriminalExecutivesDept. GroceryUnileverRegional GroceryPartnershipsMergersESG and CSRAssociatesStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons sound off on negative comments over pending merger [[“value”:” A recent listening session about the pending Kroger, Albertsons merger was filled with misleading information, according to an Albertsons spokesperson. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser hosted the hour-long meeting in Denver, where several store workers and community members spoke out against the merger, but no […] Supermarket News November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 2 min read Albertsons / SafewayMergersRegional GroceryKrogerDivestituresAssociatesGovernmentResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarCompetitionInternationalAmazonDept. GroceryWalmartAcquisitionBankruptcyC&S Wholesale GrocersDept. FreshLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass SN Top: Sobeys, Walmart, Walgreens top the week's headlines [[“value”:” In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Sobeys vegetable supplier calls it quits. A supplier of some vegetables to Sobeys stores has sold its operations, reports Canada news outlet Saltwire. Sawler Gardens’ sale with a local farmer located about a mile from its land located on […] Supermarket News October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshWalgreensWalmartBankruptcyRegional GroceryInternational - North AmericaDept. PerimeterRite AidAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarKrogerMergersExecutivesStore LocationPublixPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainCostcoKraftHeinzAldiHoliday & EventsDivestituresAssociatesCVSStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens Agrees to $192.5 Million Settlement with Shareholders over Failed Rite Aid Merger Just three weeks before it was set to go to trial, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has agreed to pay $192.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by investors who claim they were misled by the company about the likelihood of a successful 2015 merger with Rite Aid, multiple sources report. In late 2015, […] Retail TouchPoints October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 2 min read WalgreensRite AidExecutivesMergersAcquisitionLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarBankruptcyDept. PharmacyCVSMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentOmnichannelHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens agrees to pay $192.5m to settle Rite Aid investors’ lawsuit Walgreens is one of the leading pharmacy chains in the US. Credit: Kevin Zolkiewicz/ Flickr (Creative Commons). US-based retail pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has agreed to pay $192.5m to settle a class action lawsuit filed by investors of drugstore chain Rite Aid, Reuters reported. On 27 October 2015, Rite Aid and Walgreens announced […] Retail Insights Network October 20, 2023October 24, 2023 2 min read WalgreensRite AidBrick and MortarMergersLegal & CriminalBankruptcyInternational - UKGovernmentDept. PharmacyMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsExecutivesResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces FMI Launches 2024 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Series: How Consumers Are Finding Value at the Grocery Store ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #foodindustry–Shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association. Written by BusinessWire - Supermarket May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Retailers: Is AI the answer to all your problems? Not so fast…proceed with caution! Written by Supermarket News May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Could AI Be Your Next Stylist? Consumers Are Ready Keeping up with nanosecond social media trends is a never-ending challenge for retail brands and shoppers. In addition to responding to these fast-paced microtrends, merchandisers face increased pressure to incorporate cutting-edge personalization techniques that drive authentic shopping experiences and cultivate brand loyalty. So, what’s the answer to remaining innovative and on-trend in 2024? According to […] Written by TotalRetail May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Grocery Media & Marketing Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members US retail giant Kroger is reportedly in talks with the Walt Disney Company to offer the Disney+ streaming service as a benefit to paying members of its Kroger Boost grocery delivery programme. The post Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […] Written by 0 Author Missing May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked