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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
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Sponsored by Bitly Inc.Hybrid shopping is here: How grocers can use technology to meet new consumer expectations
Discover how grocers can use digital tools to bridge online and in-store shopping seamlessly.
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Kroger, Albertsons gained upper hand with Colorado workers through unlawful pact, lawsuit claims
The union for the chains’ employees had a weaker hand in negotiating wages because Albertsons agreed not to poach its rival’s workers during a strike, a complaint alleges.
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Heritage Grocers names Suzy Monford CEO
Board members of the specialty Hispanic grocery chain say she will usher the company into its “next phase of growth.”
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Circana names Kroger exec Stuart Aitken president and CEO
Aitken, currently the grocer’s chief merchandising and marketing officer, will become the leader of the retail data analytics company on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Kroger CMO Stuart Aitken to step down
Aitken, who has served in the role since mid-2020, will remain with the company until the end of this year.
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Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA
The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president-elect's second term.
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Philadelphia Whole Foods workers push for unionization
Backed by UFCW Local 1776, employees at the store claim they do not receive a livable wage and are not fairly compensated.
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Ransomware hits supply chain software firm Blue Yonder ahead of Thanksgiving
The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.
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Redner’s Markets accuses frozen potato suppliers of price fixing
The Pennsylvania grocery and c-store chain claims the potato companies worked together illegally to push up prices for their products.
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DoorDash bolsters its grocery lineup
The third-party e-commerce provider has added Stew Leonard’s, Fresh Encounter and three more grocers to its delivery roster.
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Why shoppers are switching grocery stores for Thanksgiving
More than half of consumers told FMI they will change where they buy food for the holiday this year.
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Instacart orders first Super Bowl ad as its marketing evolution continues
Sports marketing has been a focus for the grocery ordering platform since undergoing a brand refresh and appointing a new CMO a few years ago.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target earnings point to shopper demands
While both retailers have grown their grocery offerings recently, Walmart fared much better in the third quarter — highlighting a key strategic difference between the retailers in the core department.
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How grocers have implemented AI in 2024
While consumers may not see it, food retailers are increasingly using this technology to streamline employee communication, improve forecasting and more.
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Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order
Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.
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The Giant Company appoints new CFO
Will Regan, who has worked for the grocer since 2018, will be in charge of all of the company’s finance operations as well as real estate.
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Hannaford offers coupons after multi-day online outage
The grocery chain is offering customers $10 off an order of at least $100 to build goodwill after its website and app were down for more than a week.
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Instacart launching SNAP eligibility screener
The company says it’s the first online grocery platform to roll out this kind of tool, which lets shoppers see if they qualify for SNAP benefits and directs them to state resources.
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Trump’s tariff plan is likely to push up grocery prices, economists say
The U.S.'s reliance on food and beverages from abroad has grown over the years, creating a potentially significant exposure under the president-elect’s plan.
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Inside the Store: Uncle Giuseppe’s brings Italy to Long Island
Numerous foodservice offerings and housemade products aim to cater to the dense Italian-American population in New York and New Jersey.
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Target misses Q3 earnings expectations, lowers guidance
While the retailer’s food and beverage category grew in the low single digits in Q3, a deceleration in discretionary demand and multiple cost pressures caused headwinds.
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Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stalls
The electric vehicle charging company plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.
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Walmart exceeds Wall Street expectations in Q3
The retailer’s food units reached their highest level in four years while e-commerce saw a significant bump.
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Instacart, DoorDash tackle consumers’ grocery affordability concerns
The companies’ efforts come as the industry looks to make online shopping more appealing to price-conscious consumers.
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Aldi expanding US headquarters
Three existing office buildings will undergo renovations and a fourth will be built on the grocer’s campus in Batavia, Illinois.
