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SN Top 10: Kroger, Dollar General, Sprouts top the week's headlines
June 12, 2023
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In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Baby Boomers, Gen Z have different grocery habits during time of inflation. The latest report draws from an April survey of more than 2,000 U.S. consumers, revealing that older consumers are still looking for ways to find deals when shopping for groceries in the face of inflation, whereas most younger shoppers continue to splurge on the extra items they want.
Among other top stories:
Three Kroger chains will now offer SNAP EBT payments
Debt-ceiling deal will impact 750,000 SNAP recipients
WinCo Foods submits plans for massive facility in Central Washington
Sprouts reports 21% growth in plant-based alternatives
In other news, a federal workplace safety inspection at another Dollar General store, this time in North Texas, found exit routes and walkways blocked and merchandise unsafely stacked — conditions that, according to the inspection, exposed employees and others to fire hazards and potential injuries.
The store, in Lamesa, Texas, has 15 business days from receipt of its citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with the administration’s area director, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
More top stories:
Why Aldi is turning off its lights
Deli remains a strong segment for grocers
Why Trader Joe’s is leaning into its lack of digital presence
Rite Aid closes store in Seattle amid continued crime and violence
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