Kroger Shoppers Receive Free Personalized Tips on Eating Healthier
Kroger Shoppers Receive Free Personalized Tips on Eating Healthier Kroger, one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, is taking a step further in helping its customers lead healthier lives. The company recently unveiled a new coaching program…
THE FRIDAY 5: Target, Costco Divided on DEI; Deadly Shooting in Indiana
THE FRIDAY 5: Target, Costco Divided on DEI; Deadly Shooting in Indiana In the realm of retail, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become hot topics, with major players like Target and Costco taking different approaches to the matter. While…
Kroger Debuts Resolution Rescue Bundles
Kroger Debuts Resolution Rescue Bundles Kroger, one of the leading grocery chains in the United States, has recently launched a new initiative to support its customers in sticking to their New Year’s resolutions. The Resolution Rescue Bundles, featuring the grocer’s…
THE FRIDAY 5: Albertsons Makes Moves Following Failed Merger; UNFI’s Strategic Realignment
THE FRIDAY 5: Albertsons Makes Moves Following Failed Merger; UNFI’s Strategic Realignment The grocery industry is constantly evolving, with big players like Albertsons and UNFI making headlines for their strategic decisions. Following a failed merger attempt, Albertsons is pivoting its…
Ingles' Net Sales, Gross Profit Down in 4Q
Ingles Markets Inc. faced notable financial challenges in its fourth quarter for the fiscal year ending on September 28, 2024. With net sales recorded at $1.40 billion, the company experienced a drop from $1.58 billion in the same period the…
Pucker Up for 2025: Upcoming Food Trends in the Grocery Industry
What’s in store for food trends and the grocery industry in the new year? If you follow the news too closely, you might get a sense of doom and gloom driven by pending tariffs, changes to workforce policies, and potential…
Stop & Shop Names Chief Merchant
In a significant leadership move, Stop & Shop has appointed Lee Nicholson as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant. Nicholson, who previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Procurement at ADUSA Procurement, is set to step…
Digging Into Albertsons’ Lawsuit Against Kroger
Albertsons Cos.’ lawsuit against The Kroger Co. has recently been unsealed, providing vital insights into the aftermath of the collapsed merger between these two grocery giants. The legal proceedings commenced in the Delaware Court of Chancery amid serious allegations that…
THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger-Albertsons Merger Falls Apart; Introducing the Retailer of the Year
Welcome to The Friday 5, Progressive Grocer’s weekly roundup of the top news and trends in the food retail industry. Each Friday, we’ll take a look at the stories that are most important to our readers and also keep tabs…
Kroger Reveals $7.5B Share Buyback Program
In a significant move following the failed merger with Albertsons Cos., Kroger Co. has announced a robust $7.5 billion share repurchase program. This decision comes after a two-year hiatus from any buyback activities, underscoring Kroger’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value…
