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Is grocery price gouging still a hot button issue?Is grocery price gouging still a hot button issue?

Colorado has just proposed new legislation, while bills at the federal level and Connecticut languish

byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Jan 14, 2025
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Kroger settles opioid lawsuit in Kentucky, will pay $110MKroger settles opioid lawsuit in Kentucky, will pay $110M
byChloe Riley
Jan 13, 2025
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Could grocery store taxes be on the way out?Could grocery store taxes be on the way out?
byTimothy Inklebarger
Jan 6, 2025
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FDA updates what can be labeled a ‘healthy’ foodFDA updates what can be labeled a ‘healthy’ food
byBill Wilson
Dec 20, 2024
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HelloFresh under investigation for alleged child laborHelloFresh under investigation for alleged child labor
byTimothy Inklebarger
Dec 11, 2024
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Colorado liquor stores face tough run against grocers now allowed to sell wineColorado liquor stores face tough run against grocers now allowed to sell wine
byTimothy Inklebarger
Dec 4, 2024
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Trader Joe’s takes legal action against wine shop in NYC
Trader Joe’s takes legal action against wine shop in NYC
Dec 2, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Instacart’s new tool helps shoppers see if they’re SNAP eligible
Instacart’s new tool helps shoppers see if they’re SNAP eligible
Nov 21, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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SNAP likely to take a hit under Trump
SNAP likely to take a hit under Trump
Nov 19, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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California label law clarifies when food will expire
California label law clarifies when food will expire
Nov 19, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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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
Nov 8, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Kroger to pay California $122M in opioid settlement
Kroger to pay California $122M in opioid settlement
Nov 5, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others call for investigation into Albertsons
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others call for investigation into Albertsons
Nov 4, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Walmart takes more than 25% of all SNAP dollars
Walmart takes more than 25% of all SNAP dollars
Oct 22, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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 grocers
New Jersey lawmaker introduces legislation to give tax incentives for small grocers
Oct 17, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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San Diego would make digital grocery coupons available to seniors
San Diego would make digital grocery coupons available to seniors
Oct 15, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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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, Executive Editor
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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, Editor
Legislation & Regulatory News
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, Digital Editor, CSP
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, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Legislation & Regulatory News
California outlaws plastic grocery bags
California outlaws plastic grocery bags
Sep 23, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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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, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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, Editor
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, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Industry experts question whether price increases on staples constitutes price gouging.
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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, Editor
Grocery Operations
A closer look at grocery inflation
A closer look at grocery inflation
Aug 28, 2024
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byJose Tamez, Managing partner
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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, Executive Editor
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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, Editor
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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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FTC accuses Albertsons executives of destroying evidence
FTC accuses Albertsons executives of destroying evidence
Aug 23, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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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, Editor
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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, Editor

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Is grocery price gouging still a hot button issue?
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Wegmans plans first Pittsburgh grocery store
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