Channel: Grocery Kroger/Albertsons vs. FTC Court Case Scheduled For Late August Mark your calendars. Set your alarm. August 26, 2024, has been set foe the beginning of the trial that will determine whether the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be able to block Kroger’s $24.6 acquisition of Albertsons. The trial will take place in the Us District Court in Portland, Oregon, and is expected to last […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerGovernmentBrick and MortarAssociatesConsumersAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsCostcoDivestituresC&S Wholesale GrocersAmazonWalmartHoliday & EventsMergersPiggly WigglyUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Report: FTC Ready To Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal Bloomberg reports that “the US Federal Trade Commission and a group of states are poised to sue as soon as next week to block the tie-up between supermarket giants Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos., according to people familiar with the plans. “The suit is expected before Feb. 28, when an agreement not to close the […] MorningNewsBeat February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 2 min read GovernmentKrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayDivestituresLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarMergersAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionUnileverC&S Wholesale GrocersPiggly Wiggly 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger pushes back timeline on merger closure NEW YORK — Regulators with the Federal Trade Commission need more time to consider Kroger’s proposed acquisition of Albertsons Cos. and the related divestiture plan the retailers offered to allay antitrust concerns, according to court filings. Kroger revealed in court filings in a California lawsuit brought by consumers seeking to halt the merger that regulators […] MMR January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 2 min read KrogerMergersGovernmentLegal & CriminalConsumersRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarExecutivesAcquisitionAmazonC&S Wholesale GrocersDept. GroceryDivestituresWalmartPiggly Wiggly 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Trader Joe’s Grocerant Focused Best Other Grocers Looking for a meal for one or two at a price you can afford that is good! Well it seems that many consumers are doing the same thing and that they are doing that with gusto at Trader Joe’s. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® “In the minds-eye […] Grocerant Guru December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 2 min read Regional GroceryTrader JoesDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumersShoppersAlbertsons / SafewayHy-VeeThick DataWhole FoodsKrogerAhold DelhaizeHEBWegmansRestaurantsTargetThe Fresh MarketDept. Natural / OrganicPublixPartnershipsHealth & WellnessDeliveryNatural GrocersDept. FreshIngles MarketPiggly Wiggly 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug SN Top 10: Walgreens, Stop & Shop, Piggly Wiggly top the week's headlines [[“value”:”In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Walgreens pharmacy employees launch scattered walkout. Walgreens pharmacy workers began a loosely organized walkout on Monday to protest their heavy wor”]] Supermarket News October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensRegional GroceryPiggly WigglyDept. PharmacyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Piggly Wiggly could see big growth again in Texas [[“value”:” Piggly Wiggly is showing signs of a comeback in the state of Texas — and the growth is being attributed to both the recent C&S acquisition deal, as well as the efforts of one independent grocer, reports the Dallas Morning News. Local Texan Fernando Soto owns three Save A Lot stores. He […] Supermarket News October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPiggly WigglyBrick and MortarKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersShoppersAcquisitionBankruptcyDept. GroceryDivestituresMergersResults & InvestmentSave A Lot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Multiplier Effects On the subject of treating employees in a way that keeps them engaged, one MNB reader wrote: I have a nephew with limited cognitive skills but is a loyal bagger at a Michigan Kroger. On his fifth year of service he received a package containing Thank You cards from store management and fellow workers as […] MorningNewsBeat September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 9 min read Regional GroceryAldiKrogerAssociatesAcquisitionShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliConsumersWalmartBrick and MortarDept. GroceryDeliveryDept. NonfoodCOVID19PublixHEBMarketing: In StoreDollar GeneralGovernmentExecutivesKellogg'sLidlPackagingWegmansHealth & WellnessDept. Adult BevOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. BeveragePiggly WigglyMeijerLegal & CriminalMarketing: BrandMarketing: PrintMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoAlbertsons / SafewaySoutheastern GrocersSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsDept. FreshInclusivityDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Whither Mariano’s? Eater Chicago reacts to last week’s story about Kroger’s announcement about how, if the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approves its $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons, it will sell more than 400 stores to C&S Wholesale. The question asked by Eater Chicago: What will happen to Mariano’s? Kroger acquired Mariano’s – which was started by former […] MorningNewsBeat September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 2 min read KrogerBrick and MortarRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayDept. GroceryExecutivesPiggly WigglyAssociatesGovernmentAcquisitionDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Kroger, Albertsons, Piggly Wiggly top the week’s headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Kroger-Albertsons merger: Many views, many angles ranked as the week’s top story. Wall Street analysts say the $24.6 billion deal, despite facing high regulatory hurdles, will Supermarket News October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 < 1 min read KrogerAlbertsons / SafewayPiggly WigglyMergersEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wanna grow EBITDA by 100%? Here’s how Piggly Wiggly did it. A pilot program in the company’s Midwest stores is leveraging AI to drive overall earnings Supermarket News October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 < 1 min read Piggly WigglyTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F) See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces US Government Accuses Visa of Being an Illegal Monopoly The Department of Justice alleges Visa has an excessive stranglehold on debit card transactions. Written by RetailWire September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Merchandising Stores & Formats Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […] Written by Retail TouchPoints September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Retail Ecosystem Trends & External Forces Future of Marketing: Part One Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing. Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […] Written by The Prof G Show September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked