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Mergers & Acquisitions
Video: Kroger ends the year with a new set of problemsVideo: Kroger ends the year with a new set of problems

The embattled grocery chain now faces lawsuits as well as calls for Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen to step down

byTimothy Inklebarger, Chloe Riley
Dec 13, 2024
Headshot of Food Lion's Greg Finchum.
Executive Moves
Food Lion elevates Greg Finchum as its next presidentFood Lion elevates Greg Finchum as its next president
byBill Wilson
Dec 13, 2024
1 Min Read
A Costco sign on a store.
Finance
Costco sets records during Q1 and beyondCostco sets records during Q1 and beyond
byBill Wilson
Dec 13, 2024
1 Min Read
Trump speaking at a podium on the campaign trail
Finance
Trump backs off on promise to tackle grocery inflationTrump backs off on promise to tackle grocery inflation
byAlly MacConchie
Dec 13, 2024
1 Min Read
Rodney McMullen
Mergers & Acquisitions
Union opposes Kroger’s $7.5B stock buyback plan, calls for CEO’s ousterUnion opposes Kroger’s $7.5B stock buyback plan, calls for CEO’s ouster
byTimothy Inklebarger
Dec 13, 2024
1 Min Read
Numbers turning 2024 into 2025
Mergers & Acquisitions
Another grocery year winds downAnother grocery year winds down
byChloe Riley
Dec 13, 2024
1 Min Read
A sign that says 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Some closing thoughts for grocery in 2024
Some closing thoughts for grocery in 2024
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJose Tamez, Managing partner
Caron Sanders' headshot with a black background
Executive Moves
Giant Food names Caron Sanders as VP of Human Resources
Giant Food names Caron Sanders as VP of Human Resources
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
The outside of a Kroger and Albertsons storefront.
Mergers & Acquisitions
The FTC called the Kroger, Albertsons merger collapse ‘a victory for the American people.’ But is it?
The FTC called the Kroger, Albertsons merger collapse ‘a victory for the American people.’ But is it?
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJames Hyland, Former vice president communications, public and government affairs
A Foxtrot store in Dallas
New Stores
Foxtrot to reopen two Dallas locations in January
Foxtrot to reopen two Dallas locations in January
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRachel Gignac, Associate editor
The front of a Walmart store.
Store Closings
Walmart closing store in Alabama
Walmart closing store in Alabama
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
The front of a Stop & Shop store.
Grocery Technology
Stop & Shop rolls out ‘savings’ kiosk to half its stores
Stop & Shop rolls out ‘savings’ kiosk to half its stores
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Woman shopping and picking up chips in a Hy-Vee
Retail Media
Hy-Vee partners with Grocery TV
Hy-Vee partners with Grocery TV
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
A person looking at Walmart deals on their phone
Grocery Technology
Walmart is still the king of tech
Walmart is still the king of tech
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
HelloFresh logo
Legislation & Regulatory News
HelloFresh under investigation for alleged child labor
HelloFresh under investigation for alleged child labor
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
An Albertsons storefront
Mergers & Acquisitions
Albertsons terminates merger agreement, files lawsuit against Kroger
Albertsons terminates merger agreement, files lawsuit against Kroger
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChloe Riley, Executive Editor
The Oregon decision was released less than an hour before a decision was expected to be handed down in a similar antitrust case in Washington.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger, Albertsons long-pending $24.6B merger blocked by Oregon and Washington courts
Kroger, Albertsons long-pending $24.6B merger blocked by Oregon and Washington courts
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Police place bullet casing markers in Midtown Manhattan where United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on Dec. 4.
Company News
CVS, other health insurers take down executive images from websites following UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
CVS, other health insurers take down executive images from websites following UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChloe Riley, Executive Editor
The front of a Sprouts store.
Recalls
Sam’s Club, Sprouts Farmers Market part of gyro kit recall
Sam’s Club, Sprouts Farmers Market part of gyro kit recall
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Walgreens exterior
Mergers & Acquisitions
Walgreens reportedly in talks to sell to private-equity firm Sycamore Partners
Walgreens reportedly in talks to sell to private-equity firm Sycamore Partners
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
An overhead view of a UNFI truck.
Finance
UNFI sees positive results of greater efficiency during strong Q1
UNFI sees positive results of greater efficiency during strong Q1
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Tom Henry of Schunck Market
Executive Moves
Schnuck Markets promotes Tom Henry to chief data and information officer
Schnuck Markets promotes Tom Henry to chief data and information officer
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
A front door delivery of Meijer grocery bags
Grocery Technology
Meijer expands home delivery range from 20 to 60 minutes
Meijer expands home delivery range from 20 to 60 minutes
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey
Grocery Technology
November sees record 78M online grocery shoppers, beating pandemic high
November sees record 78M online grocery shoppers, beating pandemic high
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Supermarket News Store Map
New Stores
Walgreens closed 58 stores across U.S. in November
Walgreens closed 58 stores across U.S. in November
Dec 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Company News
SN Top 10: Kroger might give merger ambitions a rest if Albertsons deal fails tops the week’s headlines
SN Top 10: Kroger might give merger ambitions a rest if Albertsons deal fails tops the week’s headlines
Dec 9, 2024
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10 Slides
bySupermarket News Staff
The front of Heinen's and Giant Eagle stores.
Retail Labor
More than 8K workers at Giant Eagle, Heinen’s secure new contracts
More than 8K workers at Giant Eagle, Heinen’s secure new contracts
Dec 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
A CVS worker looking at a bottle of medicine
Grocery Pharmacy & Health Care
In 2024, retail drugstores took a hard look at their operating models
In 2024, retail drugstores took a hard look at their operating models
Dec 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
Foxtrot sign
Finance
Foxtrot facing $3.8M in back wage, benefits payments
Foxtrot facing $3.8M in back wage, benefits payments
Dec 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byGreg Lindenberg, Digital Editor, CSP
Four hands holding cellphones
Recalls
5 things: Food recalls aren’t on the rise—but social media is
5 things: Food recalls aren’t on the rise—but social media is
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
The front of a No Frills store.
New Stores
Loblaw cuts the ribbon on 300th No Frills store
Loblaw cuts the ribbon on 300th No Frills store
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Aldi exterior
Grocery Marketing
Aldi opened nearly 120 stores in 2024
Aldi opened nearly 120 stores in 2024
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Prices on Campbell’s soup in a grocery store
Grocery Technology
3 essential pricing strategies grocers must master for 2025
3 essential pricing strategies grocers must master for 2025
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatthew Pavich, Senior director of strategy and innovation
A mock-up of the Lake Grove location
New Stores
Wegmans will open three new stores in 2025
Wegmans will open three new stores in 2025
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChloe Riley, Executive Editor
Headshots of three newly appointed executives
Executive Moves
7 key grocery executives on the move in November
7 key grocery executives on the move in November
Dec 5, 2024
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7 Slides
bySupermarket News Staff

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Headshot of Food Lion's Greg Finchum.
Executive Moves
Food Lion elevates Greg Finchum as its next president
Food Lion elevates Greg Finchum as its next president
A Costco sign on a store.
Finance
Costco sets records during Q1 and beyond
Costco sets records during Q1 and beyond
Woman in grocery store looking at center store items
Center Store
Center store experiences slow sales due to wallet-watching consumers
Center store experiences slow sales due to wallet-watching consumers
Trump speaking at a podium on the campaign trail
Finance
Trump backs off on promise to tackle grocery inflation
Trump backs off on promise to tackle grocery inflation
Rodney McMullen
Mergers & Acquisitions
Union opposes Kroger’s $7.5B stock buyback plan, calls for CEO’s ouster
Union opposes Kroger’s $7.5B stock buyback plan, calls for CEO’s ouster
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