Corporate Operations

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    The Friday Checkout: UNFI’s stock price has roared back post-cyberattack. Will its customers recover as quickly?

    The grocery wholesaler won praise from investors after forecasting that full-year sales will be higher than expected despite the blow delivered by online criminals.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 18, 2025
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    99 Ranch Market ventures into New York City

    The Asian supermarket operator is preparing to open a 37,000-square-foot store in the city’s borough of Queens.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Value remains a top draw of loyalty programs

    Most consumers say they want better discounts, according to a Kobie survey.

    By Bryan Wassel • July 18, 2025
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    Inside the Store: Lidl US’ CEO shows off the grocer’s approach to efficiency

    A recent tour of a store in Virginia showcases how the discounter balances its streamlined retailing strategy with a focus on freshness and artful design.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    FMI takes aim at Food Traceability Rule amid Trump’s deregulation push

    The trade group is urging for changes to the rule, which it calls “one of the most burdensome regulations” facing the industry.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    Albertsons sees digital success, but the channel has yet to turn a profit

    CEO Susan Morris views the Albertsons for U program, which saw membership rise 14% year over year, as a valuable source of data for the company.

    By Bryan Wassel • July 17, 2025
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    UNFI expects cyberattack to cost it at least $350 million in sales

    The grocery distributor’s operations have largely returned to normal, and the company believes the operational impact of the attack will be mostly limited to its current quarter.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Kroger consolidating Texas operations as it fights H-E-B for market share

    The decision to combine its Dallas and Houston divisions comes as the grocer has lost market share to the regional grocery rival in recent years.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Aldi US names new COO

    The grocer promoted longtime executive Karla Waddleton to fill the role Atty McGrath is vacating to become CEO.

    By • Updated July 15, 2025
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    Albertsons posts a strong Q1 as pharmacy and digital operations steam ahead

    The grocery chain saw identical sales rise twice as fast as they did a year ago and posted an e-commerce sales gain of 25%.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Kroger gives its Boost membership program a temporary lift

    The grocer is offering shoppers in its paid loyalty tiers more than $100 in savings during a two-week stretch that starts Wednesday.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    H Mart readies arrival in Florida

    The Asian grocer recently posted jobs for its upcoming Orlando location, marking the newest state for its expanding store fleet.

    By • July 14, 2025
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    Misfits Market launches household goods category

    The new virtual aisle, which will initially feature about 30 items from five brands, will include laundry detergent, kitchen goods, cleaning supplies and paper products.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: Amazon’s in need of Prime Day grocery volunteers

    The company asked New York City-area grocery corporate employees to assist in packing orders in one of the company’s Amazon Fresh warehouses, The Guardian reported.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 11, 2025
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    Ahold Delhaize appoints auto industry veteran as CTO

    Jan Brecht joins the grocery giant after tech leadership stints at Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and Adidas.

    By Roberto Torres • July 11, 2025
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    Kroger, Albertsons reach tentative pact with Southern California labor groups

    Workers represented by six UFCW locals will receive higher pay, larger pension contributions and other benefits if the deal is approved.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    5 ways Instacart is tapping into its army of on-demand workers

    Recent changes include using videos taken by Instacart couriers to track on-shelf inventory as well as adding new perks to its shopper rewards program.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    Pardon the Disruption: Kroger and Albertsons are tightening their belts

    Both retailers are back in cost-cutting mode after their megamerger failed. Here’s what to watch in the months ahead.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era

    Wild swings in margin estimates under RIM calculations led Walmart executives to pull their profit guidance in May.

    By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2025
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    Kroger is striving for e-commerce profitability. What will it take to get there?

    The grocer believes its drive to streamline its online operations is poised to pay off as it strives to cut expenses across its overall business.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    Giant Eagle completes $1.6B GetGo sale to Couche-Tard

    Selling its convenience store arm is an opportunity for the supermarket chain to focus more on growing its grocery and pharmacy businesses.

    By Brett Dworski • July 1, 2025
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    UNFI, Haug’s Cub Foods workers ratify union contract

    The new contract comes after nearly 3,000 grocery workers represented by UFCW Local 663 threatened to strike.

    By • Updated July 11, 2025
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    Walmart opens first owned-and-operated case-ready beef facility

    It marks significant progress in the retailer’s goal to establish an Angus beef supply chain. 

    By • June 30, 2025
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    Ahold Delhaize USA says cyberattack exposed personal data of 2M people

    The intruders who gained access to the grocer’s online systems in November had access to information including birthdays, Social Security numbers and bank account details.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    Grocery Outlet refreshes its board as it looks to boost profitability

    The company’s newly appointed directors include Lawrence “Chip” Molloy, former CFO of Sprouts Farmers Market.

    By • June 30, 2025