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Illinois’ new fight against food deserts to benefit independent grocersIllinois’ new fight against food deserts to benefit independent grocer

The Local Checkout: Governor signs Senate Bill 850, which establishes the Illinois Grocery Initiative. Plus: indies keep a close watch on the FTC.

byDiane Adam
Aug 28, 2023
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Walmart
Independents / Regional Grocers
Walmart shines a spotlight on locally made snacksWalmart shines a spotlight on locally made snacks
byHeather Lalley
Aug 28, 2023
1 Min Read
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger’s Rodney McMullen upbeat on Albertsons mega-merger’s potentialKroger’s Rodney McMullen upbeat on Albertsons mega-merger’s potential
byRussell Redman
Aug 25, 2023
1 Min Read
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Walmart partners with drone company Wing, powered by GoogleWalmart partners with drone company Wing, powered by Google
bySupermarket News Staff
Aug 24, 2023
1 Min Read
Walmart Drone
Independents / Regional Grocers
Walmart partners with Google parent Alphabet on metro Dallas drone programWalmart partners with Google parent Alphabet on metro Dallas drone pro
byTimothy Inklebarger
Aug 24, 2023
1 Min Read
Walmart
Independents / Regional Grocers
Walmart is getting into the chicken-delivery businessWalmart is getting into the chicken-delivery business
byHeather Lalley
Aug 23, 2023
1 Min Read
Albertsons electric power tractor trailer truck
Independents / Regional Grocers
Albertsons cites big sustainability strides in its 2023 ESG Report
Albertsons cites big sustainability strides in its 2023 ESG Report
Aug 22, 2023
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byRussell Redman
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Walmart’s Spark has tripled its workforce, but the growth comes with challenges
Walmart’s Spark has tripled its workforce, but the growth comes with c
Aug 21, 2023
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byAlarice Rajagopal
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Independents / Regional Grocers
5 things top news: States come after Kroger, Albertsons merger
5 things top news: States come after Kroger, Albertsons merger
Aug 21, 2023
byBill Wilson
Grocery worker-produce department
Foodservice at Retail
Independent operators continue to hold their own in the grocery space
Independent operators continue to hold their own in the grocery space
Aug 18, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDiane Adam
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Walmart boosts financial forecast, fueled by continued grocery growth
Walmart boosts financial forecast, fueled by continued grocery growth
Aug 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
Walmart
Independents / Regional Grocers
Retirement of Walmart International CEO prompts several executive shifts
Retirement of Walmart International CEO prompts several executive shif
Aug 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
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Independents / Regional Grocers
State secretaries urge FTC to halt Kroger-Albertsons merger
State secretaries urge FTC to halt Kroger-Albertsons merger
Aug 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Birdzi
Grocery Technology
Berkot's Super Foods adopts Birdzi loyalty tech
Berkot's Super Foods adopts Birdzi loyalty tech
Aug 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
Wow Bao Walmart CPG lineup
Independents / Regional Grocers
Wow Bao significantly beefs up its retail presence with Walmart deal
Wow Bao significantly beefs up its retail presence with Walmart deal
Aug 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso
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Independents / Regional Grocers
SN top 10: Save A Lot, Publix, Kroger, Albertsons top the week's headlines
SN top 10: Save A Lot, Publix, Kroger, Albertsons top the week's headl
Aug 14, 2023
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Chicago grocery
Foodservice at Retail
Chicago's independent grocery count is growing
Chicago's independent grocery count is growing
Aug 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDiane Adam
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger promises more resources for associates if merger with Albertsons goes through
Kroger promises more resources for associates if merger with Albertson
Aug 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets
Foodservice at Retail
New grocery store opens on Chicago's Northwest Side
New grocery store opens on Chicago's Northwest Side
Aug 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDiane Adam
Walmart
Independents / Regional Grocers
Walmart’s share of grocery spending keeps growing
Walmart’s share of grocery spending keeps growing
Aug 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs tout merger in social media video
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs tout merger in social media video
Aug 8, 2023
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byRussell Redman
Foxtrot
Independents / Regional Grocers
Foxtrot teams up with KeHE Distributors
Foxtrot teams up with KeHE Distributors
Aug 8, 2023
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byDiane Adam
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Independents / Regional Grocers
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger scores a victory
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger scores a victory
Aug 7, 2023
byBill Wilson
Food Tank
Foodservice at Retail
Food Tank's Empowering Eaters event in Chicago features indie grocer Liz Abunaw
Food Tank's Empowering Eaters event in Chicago features indie grocer L
Aug 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDiane Adam
Sam's Club distribution center
Independents / Regional Grocers
Sam’s Club plots Oklahoma City distribution center
Sam’s Club plots Oklahoma City distribution center
Aug 3, 2023
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byHeather Lalley
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Walmart launches Walmart Restored Premium
Walmart launches Walmart Restored Premium
Aug 1, 2023
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
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Independents / Regional Grocers
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons CEOs not afraid of merger guidelines
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons CEOs not afraid of merger guidel
Jul 31, 2023
byBill Wilson
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Independents / Regional Grocers
SN Top 10: Walmart, CVS and Kroger top the week’s headlines
SN Top 10: Walmart, CVS and Kroger top the week’s headlines
Jul 31, 2023
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10 Slides
bySupermarket News Staff
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Foodservice at Retail
Brigido’s Fresh Markets joins Allegiance Retail Services
Brigido’s Fresh Markets joins Allegiance Retail Services
Jul 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger news roundup: All-self-checkout store tested in Tennessee
Kroger news roundup: All-self-checkout store tested in Tennessee
Jul 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Albertsons Vine & Cellar wines
Independents / Regional Grocers
Albertsons unveils direct-to-consumer, expert-curated wine brand
Albertsons unveils direct-to-consumer, expert-curated wine brand
Jul 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Independent grocers
Foodservice at Retail
New grocery store coming to Chicago's Edison Park neighborhood
New grocery store coming to Chicago's Edison Park neighborhood
Jul 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDiane Adam
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Independents / Regional Grocers
5 hurdles for FTC in potential Kroger-Albertsons merger challenge
5 hurdles for FTC in potential Kroger-Albertsons merger challenge
Jul 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Independents / Regional Grocers
The SN News Quiz: Groceries a big hit for Walmart’s version of ‘Prime Day’
The SN News Quiz: Groceries a big hit for Walmart’s version of ‘Prime
Jul 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
Walmart+ Travel
Independents / Regional Grocers
Walmart adds a travel perk for rewards members
Walmart adds a travel perk for rewards members
Jul 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byHeather Lalley

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Finance
Metro sees online sales surge during the fourth quarter
Metro sees online sales surge during the fourth quarter
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Supplier News
Hot potato: Redner’s lawsuit accuses companies of creating frozen french fry cartel
Hot potato: Redner’s lawsuit accuses companies of creating frozen french fry cartel
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Grocery Operations
Roundy’s settles with Wisconsin trade agency for just over $1M
Roundy’s settles with Wisconsin trade agency for just over $1M
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Finance
Target downgrades fourth-quarter sales expectation following sluggish Q3
Target downgrades fourth-quarter sales expectation following sluggish Q3
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Meat
Category update: Record sales for many departments
Category update: Record sales for many departments
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