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Some 70% cast a vote to keep South Dakota’s grocery tax in placeSome 70% cast a vote to keep South Dakota’s grocery tax in place

The move differs from other states, like Illinois and Oklahoma, which both eliminated pandemic-era grocery taxes this year

byBill Wilson
Nov 8, 2024
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Kroger to pay California $122M in opioid settlementKroger to pay California $122M in opioid settlement
byTimothy Inklebarger
Nov 5, 2024
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others call for investigation into AlbertsonsSen. Elizabeth Warren and others call for investigation into Albertsons
byTimothy Inklebarger
Nov 4, 2024
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Walmart takes more than 25% of all SNAP dollarsWalmart takes more than 25% of all SNAP dollars
byTimothy Inklebarger
Oct 22, 2024
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New Jersey state Rep. Mikie Sherrill stand outside a Fresh Market grocery store with other officials.
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New Jersey lawmaker introduces legislation to give tax incentives for small grocersNew Jersey lawmaker introduces legislation to give tax incentives for small grocers
byBill Wilson
Oct 17, 2024
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San Diego would make digital grocery coupons available to seniorsSan Diego would make digital grocery coupons available to seniors
byTimothy Inklebarger
Oct 15, 2024
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Albertsons to pay close to $4M to settle civil law enforcement complaint
Albertsons to pay close to $4M to settle civil law enforcement complaint
Oct 8, 2024
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byChloe Riley
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What you think about: The Kroger, Albertsons federal trial
What you think about: The Kroger, Albertsons federal trial
Oct 2, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Stop & Shop is engaging in ‘abusive pricing tactics’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Stop & Shop is engaging in ‘abusive pricing tactics’
Oct 2, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Justice Department sues Visa for monopolizing debit markets
Justice Department sues Visa for monopolizing debit markets
Sep 25, 2024
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byGreg Lindenberg
Legislation & Regulatory News
Colorado King Soopers shooter sentenced to life without parole
Colorado King Soopers shooter sentenced to life without parole
Sep 24, 2024
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byBill Wilson
Legislation & Regulatory News
California outlaws plastic grocery bags
California outlaws plastic grocery bags
Sep 23, 2024
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byBill Wilson
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5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger trial takes center stage
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger trial takes center stage
Sep 16, 2024
byBill Wilson
Federal regulators scrutinized the proposed merger in court on Wednesday when CEOs took the stand.
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FTC grills Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger deal
FTC grills Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger deal
Sep 5, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
Legislation & Regulatory News
New York puts landmark retail worker safety law in place
New York puts landmark retail worker safety law in place
Sep 5, 2024
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byBill Wilson
Legislation & Regulatory News
Another ban on plastic grocery bags looks to become law in California
Another ban on plastic grocery bags looks to become law in California
Sep 3, 2024
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byBill Wilson
Industry experts question whether price increases on staples constitutes price gouging.
Legislation & Regulatory News
Did Kroger gouge consumers on the price of eggs and milk?
Did Kroger gouge consumers on the price of eggs and milk?
Aug 30, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
Grocery Operations
A closer look at grocery inflation
A closer look at grocery inflation
Aug 28, 2024
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byJose Tamez
Legislation & Regulatory News
Report: Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Kroger are charging customers millions in cash-back fees
Report: Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Kroger are charging customers millions in cash-back fees
Aug 27, 2024
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byChloe Riley
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National Grocers Association: Price manipulation is the problem, not price gouging
National Grocers Association: Price manipulation is the problem, not price gouging
Aug 23, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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5 things: Can you really ‘control’ grocery prices?
5 things: Can you really ‘control’ grocery prices?
Aug 23, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Legislation & Regulatory News
FTC accuses Albertsons executives of destroying evidence
FTC accuses Albertsons executives of destroying evidence
Aug 23, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Legislation & Regulatory News
The proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger would have serious impact on workers, customers, and communities alike
The proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger would have serious impact on workers, customers, and communities alike
Aug 23, 2024
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Seattle tech company sues Albertsons, alleging theft of company secrets
Seattle tech company sues Albertsons, alleging theft of company secrets
Aug 21, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Kroger sues FTC, says administrative proceeding is unconstitutional
Kroger sues FTC, says administrative proceeding is unconstitutional
Aug 20, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Ohio AG calls on court to toss FTC lawsuit on Kroger, Albertsons merger
Ohio AG calls on court to toss FTC lawsuit on Kroger, Albertsons merger
Aug 16, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Legislation & Regulatory News
Democrats accuse Kroger of using digital price tags to gouge consumers
Democrats accuse Kroger of using digital price tags to gouge consumers
Aug 13, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Legislation & Regulatory News
SNAP benefits would be cut by about $30B under House farm bill
SNAP benefits would be cut by about $30B under House farm bill
Aug 12, 2024
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byBill Wilson
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Kentucky could allow wine, liquor sales in grocery stores
Kentucky could allow wine, liquor sales in grocery stores
Aug 5, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Dollar Tree agrees to settlement after lead found in school supplies
Dollar Tree agrees to settlement after lead found in school supplies
Aug 2, 2024
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byBill Wilson
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FTC to launch inquiry into high grocery prices
FTC to launch inquiry into high grocery prices
Aug 1, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Walgreens selected for $25M COVID vaccine study
Walgreens selected for $25M COVID vaccine study
Jul 24, 2024
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byBill Wilson
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Whole Foods agrees to settle Black Lives Matter mask dispute
Whole Foods agrees to settle Black Lives Matter mask dispute
Jul 23, 2024
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byMark Hamstra
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Walmart, Costco agree to Canada’s grocery code of conduct
Walmart, Costco agree to Canada’s grocery code of conduct
Jul 19, 2024
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byBill Wilson
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Ontario grocers may have to wait to sell more alcohol
Ontario grocers may have to wait to sell more alcohol
Jul 16, 2024
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byBill Wilson

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Grocery Operations
5 things: They are hiding something
5 things: They are hiding something
A shopper using a self-checkout kiosk at a grocery store.
Legislation & Regulatory News
Some 70% cast a vote to keep South Dakota’s grocery tax in place
Some 70% cast a vote to keep South Dakota’s grocery tax in place
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New Stores
Two more Save A Lots reopen in Chicago
Two more Save A Lots reopen in Chicago
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Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
UNFI accused of improperly taking supplier discounts in class-action complaint
UNFI accused of improperly taking supplier discounts in class-action complaint
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Grocery Trends & Data
Specialty, fresh format, and value grocers are outpacing traditional chains
Specialty, fresh format, and value grocers are outpacing traditional chains
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