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3 key Ahold Delhaize USA accomplishments under JJ Fleeman
From tapping his omnichannel expertise to continuing the task of righting Stop & Shop’s course, here’s what defined Fleeman’s time as CEO.
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Giant Eagle’s loyalty program now accepted at Circle K stores in Ohio
Effective March 24, customers in the Buckeye State can choose between Couche-Tard’s Inner Circle rewards or myPerks while filling up on gas.
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AWG invests $110M to modernize distribution center
The wholesaler is renovating its Gulf Coast facility with advanced automation to improve order accuracy and service reliability.
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Stop & Shop woos shoppers with expanded, cheaper hot bar assortment
The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocer is bringing new dinner foods to the self-service stations in addition to lowering the price by $1 per pound.
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Ahold Delhaize USA CEO to depart
JJ Fleeman, who spent more than three decades at the grocery company, is joining Dollar General as the retailer’s new CEO, effective January 2027.
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Do fast-growing grocers need to rein in their expansion plans?
Grocery Outlet, Sprouts Farmers Market and Aldi are adding stores at a rapid clip around the U.S. amid warning signs from consumers.
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NJ lawmakers advance bill that would limit dynamic pricing methods
The measure is among a number of state-level legislative efforts aimed at restricting retailers from using data about consumers to customize prices.
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Going to the club: How groceries are boosting club retailers’ sales
From perishables to private label dry goods, Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s saw food sales tick up in their most recent quarters.
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3 numbers that can help retailers boost seafood sales
Ramping up online offerings and helping with meal prep are just a couple of tactics traditional grocers can deploy to retain their frequent seafood buyers.
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Wealthy shoppers are heading to dollar stores
Inflation pushed dollar stores to expand their price points. Higher income shoppers, pressured by the same headwind, came along for the ride.
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Vallarta expands foodservice offerings with new store concept
The Hispanic grocery chain will debut an in-house seafood restaurant that is set to become a staple in its locations.
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Wholesale prices rise sharply in February, driven by food costs
Prices received by producers of fresh and dry vegetables soared almost 50% in February compared with the month before, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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UNFI to shutter Wisconsin distribution center, cut 443 jobs
The grocery wholesaler said the closure is related to an effort to transition service to a facility near Chicago where it is adding automated capabilities.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Regional grocers hustle to keep pace with national competitors
Smaller food retailers dominated the grocery industry news cycle this week, making headlines for flashy tech innovations, M&A moves and executive promotions.
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AWG deploys AI-powered shopping assistant
The wholesaler’s SmartMeals allows independent grocers to bring a personalized AI shopping experience to their customers.
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Afresh expands AI replenishment tech beyond fresh categories
With its latest move, the company is looking to help alleviate the inventory management challenges grocers face across the categories they manage.
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Harps Foods moves into new states with 18-store acquisition
The Arkansas-based grocer has nearly doubled its footprint over the past six years through deals like this latest one, which will introduce it to Tennessee and Kentucky.
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Redner’s launches new app as part of companywide digital upgrade
The Mid-Atlantic grocery chain said the app is part of a broader digital strategy that will include in-store kiosks and AI-powered promotions.
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Brookshire Brothers makes 4 top-level promotions
The Texas-based supermarket chain named a new CFO and chief operating officer as part of the executive shuffle.
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Publix did not overcharge customers, court rules
A judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging the grocer’s point-of-sale system inaccurately weighed on-sale items.
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Walmart to test faster renovation process for Neighborhood Markets
The retailer intends to take several stores out of service for about a month for upgrades instead of doing construction in phases over a longer period.
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Meijer readies another grocery store
The company will soon open its fourth Meijer Grocery format and plans to add more locations.
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Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options
The offerings, now available in select cities and towns, feature a "supercenter" product assortment as the e-commerce giant battles competitors like Walmart.
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Grocers face state and federal lawmakers’ scrutiny over ‘surveillance’ pricing
A slew of recently introduced bills aim to restrict how retailers use consumer data to make pricing decisions and some would even ban electronic shelf labels.
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Ahold Delhaize appoints new head of private label
The company promoted Abby Cook to senior vice president of its new Own Brands division.
