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
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s Will Remain Open for Regular Hours on Easter Sunday Looking to shop at Trader Joe’s on Easter Sunday? You’re in luck. RetailWire April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 < 1 min read Trader JoesHoliday & EventsRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wegmans zips along with store openings in new markets The grocery chain will soon debut locations in Connecticut as well as Charlotte, North Carolina, and Pittsburgh. Grocery Dive April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 < 1 min read WegmansRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Giant Food to pilot cancer detection blood test Nine of the grocer’s stores in Maryland and Virginia will offer screening for multiple cancer types and biomarkers that can help with early detection. Grocery Dive April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryDept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeBrick and Mortar 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 Albertsons records higher comps, sales as it refines pricing strategy The retailer expects to see “gradual and incremental improvement in top-line trends in our grocery business” as investments it is making start to pay off, incoming CEO Susan Morris said. Grocery Dive April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 < 1 min read StrategyRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayExecutivesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Albertsons maintains foot traffic as discounters post gains Store visits were up more than 10% in 2024 compared with 2019, Placer.ai reported. Grocery Dive April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIStore LocationRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayVendors 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: Delivery Instacart adds another independent grocer to its roster The company has linked with family-owned Dierbergs Markets on delivery and electronic shelf label technology. Grocery Dive April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryTechnology & InnovationRegional GroceryMerchandising 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: Grocery ShopRite’s New Campaign Spotlights Local Owners and Shoppers ShopRite’s newest campaign celebrates community and family. RetailWire April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 < 1 min read WakefernRegional GroceryShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery GoodRx Partners with Hy-Vee to Enhance Online Prescription Shopping GoodRx has streamlined the online prescription purchase process, launching the experience with employee-owned Midwestern supermarket retailer Hy-Vee. When a customer searching for medications on GoodRx selects Hy-Vee as their preferred pharmacy, the system will check for medication inventory, validate the prescription and enable online payment prior to picking up the medication. “Using this new online […] Retail TouchPoints April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 2 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryInstacartOperations & Supply ChainDept. PharmacyMarketing: Retail MediaDeliveryMerchandisingAssociatesMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaShoppersConsumersExecutivesTechnology & InnovationGovernmentPricing & Promotions 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
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash splits with another top executive Bennett Morgan is set to give up his role as the grocer’s merchandising chief on April 25, two weeks after the company’s chief strategy and information officer is scheduled to depart. Grocery Dive April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 < 1 min read SpartanNashRegional GroceryExecutivesMerchandisingStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons unveils limited-time private label items The grocer launched a collection of lemon-inspired products, including cookies, pretzels and popcorn, available through May 9. Grocery Dive April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryOwned Brands (Private Label)Albertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s Recalls a Popular Salad Dressing in 15 States Trader Joe’s has initiated a recall of its Hot Honey Mustard dressing. RetailWire April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 < 1 min read Trader JoesRegional Grocery 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
Data & Insights Chain Restaurants Evolving Less – Why? Insights from the Grocerant Guru® on the Slow Evolution of Chain Restaurants For decades, the restaurant industry has thrived on consistency, repetition, and brand familiarity. Chain restaurants, in particular, have built their business models on delivering the same meal, the same way, every time. However, the food landscape is evolving at an accelerating pace, and many legacy brands are failing to keep up. The Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 4 min read ConsumersRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsBOPISWegmansWhole FoodsCompetitionWalgreensDept. PerimeterPackagingShoppersRegional GroceryStrategyTrends: Food and BeverageOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageTwitterUnileverDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDollar GeneralESG and CSRMeta (Facebook) 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
Department: Beverage Big Guns Coffee CEO Charli Johnson Lands Retail Deals at 10 Years Old! RangeMe Pro Subscriber Big Guns Coffee and Farm landed Walmart right out of the gate from it’s very first in-person buyer meeting. Even more impressive: it was the brand’s 10-year-old CEO did the pitch! The meeting, which came from an Immediate Opportunity submission, was held at ECRM’s Coffee Tea and Cocoa Session in Vegas last […] RangeMe March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 2 min read Dept. BeverageVendorsExecutivesWalmartMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryInclusivityRegional Grocery 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: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s and Aldi are increasing their grip on grocery shoppers: report Both chains saw a smaller share of customers visit other stores just before or after stopping at their locations last year than in 2023, according to Placer.ai. Grocery Dive March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 < 1 min read Trader JoesShoppersRegional GroceryAldiTechnology & InnovationAIBrick and MortarVendors 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: Grocery Albertsons Is Now Offering $15 Meal Deal for Inflation-Weary Customers Albertsons is also responding to its customers concerns. RetailWire March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Amazon’s Struggles in the Grocery Sector: Lessons from Pricing Policies and Market Dynamics Amazon’s ambitious entry into the grocery sector has been marked by a series of strategic shifts, yet it continues to face significant challenges in solidifying its position according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Recent developments, including the merging of corporate teams at Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, have […] Grocerant Guru March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 5 min read AmazonConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryShoppersDept. FreshWhole FoodsTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarWalmartStrategyRegional GroceryDeliveryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsTrader JoesSustainabilityQ CommerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreMarketing: BrandExecutivesTrends: RetailDept. FuelRestaurantsPartnershipsTargetConsultingAldi 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
Channel: Grocery - Natural Whole Foods Mac and Cheese Bites Recalled for Undeclared Allergen Whole Foods Market’s Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese has been recalled due to an undeclared allergen. RetailWire March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 < 1 min read Whole FoodsDept. DairyRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery C&S sues Kroger over $125M termination fee The wholesaler alleges that the grocer has declined to pay it the agreed-upon fee related to the failure of the Kroger-Albertsons merger. Grocery Dive March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerRegional GroceryMergersAlbertsons / Safeway 0 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
Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics. Written by Kroger Press Releases March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 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