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Grocery Giants Trim Footprints as Dozens of Stores Go Dark Nationwide
business13 days ago

Grocery Giants Trim Footprints as Dozens of Stores Go Dark Nationwide

Major grocery chains are closing dozens of underperforming stores across the U.S. to cut costs: Kroger plans about 60 closures in 18 months and has pursued the Giant Eagle acquisition; Grocery Outlet is shuttering 36 stores (mostly on the East Coast); Safeway/Albertsons are reducing footprints; Walgreens has closed more than a dozen locations as part of a multi-year cost-cutting push, underscoring concerns about access to affordable, fresh food in affected communities.

via nypost.com|
#business#grocery#kroger
City-owned groceries under fire: critics flag a flawed, costly plan
politics20 days ago

City-owned groceries under fire: critics flag a flawed, costly plan

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to open five city-owned, privately operated groceries funded by public money and subsidized “Core Basket” items is drawing fire from insiders who say the 44-page EDC RFP reveals a flawed, costly model: bidders would price unknown stores in unknown neighborhoods, the plan envisions limited product diversity with various dietary options, stores would ship pre-made deli items, and there’s no means-testing—meaning taxpayers could subsidize groceries for nearby affluent shoppers while others go without.

via New York Post|
#grocery#mamdani#nyc
Value-driven shift as U.S. groceries see unit slowdown despite inflation
business1 month ago

Value-driven shift as U.S. groceries see unit slowdown despite inflation

Bain & Company, using NielsenIQ data, shows June U.S. grocery unit sales fell 1.8% YoY as shoppers cut back despite prices rising 2–3% and groceries costing about 33% more than in 2019. About 80% of Americans want to spend less, with 28% actively trimming grocery spend; many trade down to cheaper brands, buy fewer items, and rely on coupons. Retailers like PepsiCo, Walmart and Kroger are responding with price cuts and value promotions to revive unit sales and shift focus from dollar growth to volume growth.

via CNBC|
#business#consumer-spending#grocery
Kroger to buy Giant Eagle for $1.65B, reshaping Western PA grocery landscape
business1 month ago

Kroger to buy Giant Eagle for $1.65B, reshaping Western PA grocery landscape

Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, ending nearly 100 years of local ownership and adding 197 supermarkets and 11 pharmacies across Western Pennsylvania, northern Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana; the deal, approved by Kroger’s board, is expected to close in 2027 pending regulatory clearance, with Giant Eagle continuing to operate under its banner and no store closures anticipated.

via 90.5 WESA|
#acquisition#business#giant-eagle
Grocery price check: Do store costs actually differ much?
personal-finance3 months ago

Grocery price check: Do store costs actually differ much?

A local price check of five staples across Grocery Outlet, Ralphs, Amazon Fresh and Costco finds prices are generally close, with small item-level differences (potatoes cheaper at Grocery Outlet, eggs cheaper at Ralphs). Totals ranged from about $19.93 at Costco for a bread item bought in bulk to $25.26 at Ralphs, with Amazon Fresh at $21.52 (delivery minimum applies). The takeaway: shopping across stores can save a little, but bulk sizes, memberships and delivery fees—and even gas costs—can influence overall savings.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#consumer#cost-of-living#grocery
Costco Unveils Its Five Hottest Bakery Launches of 2026 So Far
business3 months ago

Costco Unveils Its Five Hottest Bakery Launches of 2026 So Far

Costco’s 2026 bakery lineup features five standout launches: a nearly 4-pound Strawberry Cream Pie ($18.99), a 2-pound Blueberry Sourdough Bread ($8.99), a 2-pound Peaches and Cream Bar Cake ($17.99), twice-baked chocolate croissants ($9.99 for a box of six), and a nearly 4-pound Brownie Walnut Pie ($21.99). The items reflect seasonal rotations and can be stock-dependent, but fans praise the flavors on social media and you can freeze extras when available.

via Mashed|
#2026#bakery#business
Costco Tops the Price List as Cheapest Major U.S. Grocery Store, Study Shows
business5 months ago

Costco Tops the Price List as Cheapest Major U.S. Grocery Store, Study Shows

A Consumer Reports–commissioned study finds Costco is the cheapest major U.S. grocery store, about 21.4% cheaper than Walmart, with BJ’s Wholesale Club close behind; Lidl and Aldi are cheaper than some peers, while Walmart ranks 7th among the chains surveyed. The savings come from Costco’s economies of scale and bulk-buying, with budget-friendly options like rotisserie chicken and under-$5 staples cited as examples of its value.

via Daily Meal|
#bulk-buying#business#consumerreports
Blue plastic fragments trigger 40-state recall of peanut butter
grocery6 months ago

Blue plastic fragments trigger 40-state recall of peanut butter

More than 20,000 peanut butter products manufactured by Ventura Foods have been recalled across 40 states after blue plastic fragments were found in a production filter. The FDA classified the recall as Class II, indicating a low risk of serious injury. Affected items include creamy peanut butter packets and multi-pack cups sold under various private-label brands. Consumers should check labels and follow retailer or manufacturer guidance on returns or disposal, and seek medical advice if concerned.

via USA Today|
#fda#food-recall#grocery
Amazon Fresh to Close About 60 Stores After Struggling to Stand Out in Groceries
business6 months ago

Amazon Fresh to Close About 60 Stores After Struggling to Stand Out in Groceries

Amazon is shutting roughly 60 Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the U.S. after employees and executives said the chain failed to offer a clearly distinctive value proposition, with weak foot traffic, a diffuse product mix, and tepid adoption of its cashierless Just Walk Out tech. The closures come as Amazon doubles down on Whole Foods and grocery delivery under its One Grocery strategy, underscoring a broader challenge to replicate scale in physical retail.

via Business Insider|
#amazon-fresh#business#grocery
Amazon pivots from Fresh and Go to expand Whole Foods footprint
business7 months ago

Amazon pivots from Fresh and Go to expand Whole Foods footprint

Amazon will sunset its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go physical stores and convert several locations into Whole Foods Market outlets, part of a broader shift to prioritizing larger-format stores while keeping Fresh online grocery. The company plans to open more than 100 new Whole Foods locations in coming years and expand Whole Foods Daily Shops, continuing Fresh online delivery. The move follows years of experimentation and prior closures, including UK Fresh stores and Southern California locations, and reflects Amazon's ongoing effort since acquiring Whole Foods in 2017 to gain a bigger share of the grocery market; the cashierless Go tech has been dialed back and repurposed.

via CNBC|
#amazon#business#grocery
Valley grocers trim Sunday hours ahead of winter weather
local-news7 months ago

Valley grocers trim Sunday hours ahead of winter weather

Grocery stores in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys are reducing Sunday hours ahead of a wintry weather forecast: ALDI Warren will open at noon (and ALDI Hermitage similarly opens at noon); Nemenz IGA in Struthers and Save A Lot locations in Struthers, Youngstown, Columbiana, and Sharon will close at noon; Giant Eagle and Market District stores will close at 4 p.m. Warming centers are being set up in some communities.

via wfmj.com|
#closures#grocery#local-news
Amazon’s grocery reboot borrows Walmart’s playbook to speed up deliveries
business7 months ago

Amazon’s grocery reboot borrows Walmart’s playbook to speed up deliveries

Amazon is adopting Walmart-inspired moves to close the gap in fast, fresh groceries by rolling out larger SSD 'Supercenter' warehouses for sub-same-day delivery, adding a new 1DC upstream distribution layer to pull inventory to where it’s needed, and embedding micro-fulfillment centers in Whole Foods stores. The plan includes a Chicago-area megastore concept, Europe expansion under Project Taylor, and ultrafast London-delivery pilots, all aimed at boosting perishables capacity and delivering faster, more reliable service to Prime members across the U.S. and beyond.

via Business Insider|
#amazon#business#grocery