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Grocery Operations
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The most impactful stories in the grocery industry for the week ending Nov. 1

byBill Wilson
Nov 4, 2024
Albertsons storefront
Legislation & Regulatory News
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others call for investigation into AlbertsonsSen. Elizabeth Warren and others call for investigation into Albertsons
byTimothy Inklebarger
Nov 4, 2024
2 Min Read
Almost two-thirds of shoppers (60%) have seen merchandise locked up on a regular basis.
Consumer Trends
Over a quarter of shoppers will avoid products under lock and keyOver a quarter of shoppers will avoid products under lock and key
byTimothy Inklebarger
Nov 4, 2024
2 Min Read
A headshot of SpartanNash's new chief retail officer Djouma Barry.
Executive Moves
SpartanNash’s new chief retail officer has Kroger, Target rootsSpartanNash’s new chief retail officer has Kroger, Target roots
byBill Wilson
Nov 4, 2024
1 Min Read
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Company News
SN Top 10: Albertsons announces changes to Board of Directors top the week’s headlinesSN Top 10: Albertsons announces changes to Board of Directors top the week’s headlines
bySupermarket News Staff
Nov 4, 2024
10 Slides
A rendering of a T&T Supermarket in Bellevue, Washington
New Stores
Canadian grocer T&T Supermarket to open 1st U.S. storeCanadian grocer T&T Supermarket to open 1st U.S. store
byChloe Riley
Nov 4, 2024
1 Min Read
A headshot of Richard Halle
Executive Moves
Natural Grocers names Richard Hallé as CFO
Natural Grocers names Richard Hallé as CFO
Nov 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
The exterior of a Publix
Finance
Despite hurricanes, Publix sees sales increase
Despite hurricanes, Publix sees sales increase
Nov 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
The exterior of a new HEB store with external floral section
New Stores
Take a look inside: A new H-E-B in Houston
Take a look inside: A new H-E-B in Houston
Nov 1, 2024
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7 Slides
byChloe Riley
The front of a Stop & Shop store.
Store Closings
More than two dozen Stop & Shop stores officially close in the Northeast
More than two dozen Stop & Shop stores officially close in the Northeast
Nov 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Andy Jassy headshot
Company News
Amazon continues to grow its grocery, pharmacy businesses
Amazon continues to grow its grocery, pharmacy businesses
Nov 1, 2024
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4 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
The tops of beer cans.
Beverages
Costco and other grocery retailers in Ontario allowed to sell alcohol
Costco and other grocery retailers in Ontario allowed to sell alcohol
Nov 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson
A box of Eggo Fully Loaded Chocolate Chip Brownie Waffles.
Frozen
SN Products to Watch: New Eggo Fully Loaded Chocolate Chip Brownie Waffles
SN Products to Watch: New Eggo Fully Loaded Chocolate Chip Brownie Waffles
Oct 31, 2024
bySupermarket News Staff
Exterior of a Meijer store at sunset.
Company News
Meijer announces open call for new construction suppliers
Meijer announces open call for new construction suppliers
Oct 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
The front of a Metro Plus store.
Grocery Technology
Metro, Inc., opens a new automated distribution center in Toronto
Metro, Inc., opens a new automated distribution center in Toronto
Oct 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Kroger storefront
Grocery Marketing
Kroger to test ‘Asian Experience’ stores in North Texas
Kroger to test ‘Asian Experience’ stores in North Texas
Oct 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
The front of a Sprouts Farmers Market store.
Grocery Operations
Sprouts Farmers Market is becoming cool for younger shoppers
Sprouts Farmers Market is becoming cool for younger shoppers
Oct 31, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBill Wilson
DoorDash sign
Grocery Technology
DoorDash beats Q3 estimates, announces partnership with Lyft
DoorDash beats Q3 estimates, announces partnership with Lyft
Oct 31, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
The exterior of a Sprouts store.
Finance
Sprouts Farmers Market does not lose any speed in Q3
Sprouts Farmers Market does not lose any speed in Q3
Oct 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Exterior of a Fresh Market store
New Stores
The Fresh Market opens 1st Chicago store in former Dom’s spot
The Fresh Market opens 1st Chicago store in former Dom’s spot
Oct 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie
Ornament on a tree in a store
Consumer Trends
The omnichannel shopper will spend big this holiday season
The omnichannel shopper will spend big this holiday season
Oct 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
A two-liter bottle of Food Lion's Omazing Orange Soda.
Beverages
Ahold Delhaize USA, Food Lion, face lawsuit over additive found in orange soda
Ahold Delhaize USA, Food Lion, face lawsuit over additive found in orange soda
Oct 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Grocery Outlet storefront
Executive Moves
Grocery Outlet President and CEO abruptly resigns
Grocery Outlet President and CEO abruptly resigns
Oct 30, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
SpartanNash logo
Mergers & Acquisitions
SpartanNash acquiring Markham Enterprises’ c-stores
SpartanNash acquiring Markham Enterprises’ c-stores
Oct 29, 2024
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2 Min Read
byGreg Lindenberg
Plastic waste
Sustainability
Inside Aldi’s war on plastic
Inside Aldi’s war on plastic
Oct 29, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
A BJ's Wholesale Club sign.
New Stores
BJ’s Wholesale Club stakes its claim for 39th location in Florida
BJ’s Wholesale Club stakes its claim for 39th location in Florida
Oct 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
A Target sign with the white bullseye.
Company News
Target is not left behind in Thanksgiving meal deal race
Target is not left behind in Thanksgiving meal deal race
Oct 29, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson
An Albertsons sign
Executive Moves
Albertsons announces changes to Board of Directors
Albertsons announces changes to Board of Directors
Oct 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
SNAP Uber Eats logo with food in the background
Food Accessibility
Walgreens, Albertsons accept SNAP EBT via Uber Eats
Walgreens, Albertsons accept SNAP EBT via Uber Eats
Oct 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
A Schnucks sign on a Schnucks store with the 5 things top news logo in the upper right corner.
Grocery Operations
5 things top news: Schnucks changes deli meats due to Listeria outbreak
5 things top news: Schnucks changes deli meats due to Listeria outbreak
Oct 28, 2024
byBill Wilson
Aldi storefront
Sustainability
Hundreds of Aldi stores certified by EPA for sustainable refrigerants
Hundreds of Aldi stores certified by EPA for sustainable refrigerants
Oct 28, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
Tony Hoggett
Executive Moves
Amazon’s grocery boss headed to Wonder
Amazon’s grocery boss headed to Wonder
Oct 28, 2024
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4 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
A UNFI sign at a UNFI office.
Retail Labor
UNFI workers in Sarasota, Fla., vote to unionize
UNFI workers in Sarasota, Fla., vote to unionize
Oct 28, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Tops Friendly Markets logo on white background
Grocery Marketing
Tops Markets brings back holiday bonus deal
Tops Markets brings back holiday bonus deal
Oct 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
Roundy's logo on white background
Retail Labor
Roundy’s ratifies contract with Wisconsin Teamsters
Roundy’s ratifies contract with Wisconsin Teamsters
Oct 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff

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Albertsons storefront
Legislation & Regulatory News
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others call for investigation into Albertsons
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others call for investigation into Albertsons
Almost two-thirds of shoppers (60%) have seen merchandise locked up on a regular basis.
Consumer Trends
Over a quarter of shoppers will avoid products under lock and key
Over a quarter of shoppers will avoid products under lock and key
A headshot of SpartanNash's new chief retail officer Djouma Barry.
Executive Moves
SpartanNash’s new chief retail officer has Kroger, Target roots
SpartanNash’s new chief retail officer has Kroger, Target roots
A rendering of a T&T Supermarket in Bellevue, Washington
New Stores
Canadian grocer T&T Supermarket to open 1st U.S. store
Canadian grocer T&T Supermarket to open 1st U.S. store
An overweight man holding his blue jeans in front of him.
Consumer Trends
5 things: Have we hit peak obesity?
5 things: Have we hit peak obesity?
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