Grocery Dive

Thomas Lofland has stepped down less than a year after assuming leadership of the Albertsons banner.

“Our biggest leakage is to the big players — to Walmart, Amazon and to some degree Aldi,” CEO Susan Morris said during an earnings call.

The grocer’s stock price hit an all-time low this week after it reported weak quarterly results and announced a drive to improve its performance.

The legislation also puts a one-year pause on the new adoption of ESLs by retailers while the state studies the tech.

The regional grocer’s customers can now select in-store pickup or delivery in as fast as 30 minutes.

The tool will give customers a personalized shopping experience that supports their health and wellness preferences.

The grocery company is consolidating 11 divisions into four regions and said Sharon McCollam, its president and CFO, will retire later this year.

Customers purchased fewer pounds of fresh and processed proteins, including beef, bacon and lamb, in June as prices continued to rise.

The company said the new look will make it easier for customers to spot goods carrying the private label and identify key product attributes.

The Ahold Delhaize USA banner promoted Gregg Dorazio to the role, highlighting the grocer’s efforts to capitalize on its digital operations.

As traditional grocers focus more on price, they may be overlooking an opportunity to outclass discount rivals on store appearance and cleanliness.

A majority of states made inaccurate payments to beneficiaries in fiscal 2025 at a clip that could require them to pay part of the cost of benefits starting in 2027.

Current offerings aren't doing enough to convince a large cohort of consumers that the price is “worth it,” according to a Deloitte analysis.

The grocers’ planned “Nourishing Change” conference underscores the value of traditional supermarket operators working together to maintain their vitality.

Legislation signed by Gov. Dan McKee and due to take effect in 2027 comes as other states also consider self-checkout restrictions.

The retailer, which will continue to allow customers to use points to defray the cost of gasoline, is making rewards redemption more flexible as it focuses on value under its new CEO.

The grocery company’s nominee for the top role may raise some eyebrows given Amazon’s brick-and-mortar track record, but Claire Peters' appointment could be the key to further omnichannel growth.

The top executives of the nation’s largest publicly traded food retailers all scored multimillion-dollar pay packages last year, with Doug McMillon of Walmart atop the list.

The grocer’s retail media unit is offering a self-service tool that lets advertisers deliver messages to Kroger customers on the social media platform.

Many of the upcoming locations will feature the retailer's newest “food-forward selection of fresh and affordable produce, meat and dairy."