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SN Top 10: Walmart, Kroger, Costco top the week’s headlines
Supermarket News
September 30, 2024
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In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles the top story was, Washington state court challenge in Kroger, Albertsons merger continues. Washington state’s lawsuit to block the $24.6 billion Kroger, Albertsons merger continues this week. Meanwhile, the grocery chains await a decision from a separate lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission and nine attorneys general, which was heard earlier this month in a U.S. district court in Portland, Ore.
Among other stories featured in this week’s gallery:
Walmart’s pay-by-bank service could be a game changer for grocery industry
Walmart will soon offer instant bank payments to shoppers
Kroger’s 1st-ever ‘customer appreciation’ sale kicks off as merger cases enter fifth week
Costco’s Q4 not as strong as earlier earnings, but still solid
In other news, Grocers are using the recent surge in private-label sales to attract more customers and keep them for the long term, according to a new study. Marketing tech firm Ibotta surveyed over 5,400 grocery shoppers and CPG brand marketers for its annual State of Spend report, and found 72% of consumers said a challenging economy motivated them to trade down to private-label brands. Promotions of private-label items can create long-term brand loyalty and value for shoppers, the report said.
Other top stories:
5 things top news: One Kroger, Albertsons case ends, another begins
Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid stepping down
One in five Kroger shoppers waiting on big purchases until after presidential election
Listeria outbreak claims a 10th victim
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