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Costco sees sales increase for fourth quarter; no rise in membership fees

 By Diane Adam on Sep. 23, 2022

"There are no specific plans regarding a fee increase at this time,” said CFO Richard Galanti.

Kroger

Kroger same-store sales jump 5.8%, raises full-year guidance

 By Diane Adam on Sep. 09, 2022

“We will continue to focus on providing affordable, fresh food to our customers, investing in wages and the associate experience,” Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said in reporting the retailer's second quarter earnings Friday.

Retailers

Kroger soars on strength of private label brands

By Diane Adam on Sep. 09, 2022

The grocer on Friday Launched Smart Way—a new opening price point for Kroger's Our Brands product line, geared toward value-minded shoppers.

Retailers

Online grocer Misfits Market to acquire Imperfect Foods

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 07, 2022

Both companies focus on delivering less-than-perfect or surplus foods and other products, while claiming to reduce food waste. They’ll remain separate businesses “in the short term,” Misfits Market said.

Retailers

Despite economic, labor and supply chain hurdles, food retailers and suppliers keep innovating, annual FMI survey says

By Diane Adam on Sep. 06, 2022

Food retailers are investing in ways to grow their omnichannel business and improve the customer experience, according to the 74th annual The Food Retailing Industry Speaks report released Tuesday.

Walmart

Walmart moves to buy out Massmart in South Africa

By Christine LaFave Grace on Aug. 29, 2022

The retailer has proposed acquiring outstanding shares of 400-store Massmart and taking the company private in a bid to stay ahead of Amazon in Africa.

Topics

BJ’s Lifts Full-Year Guidance Because of Strong Grocery Performance

By Diane Adam on Aug. 18, 2022

The wholesale club reported record membership fee income Thursday for its second quarter—up 11.3% year over year—as consumers continue to seek value during these inflationary times.

Inflation

SpartanNash Embarks on a ‘Merchandising Transformation’

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 18, 2022

The retailer, which also has distribution and wholesale channels, is seeking to become more efficient amid rising prices. On Thursday, it reported net sales of $2.3 billion, a 7.9% increase over the prior year, for the second quarter.

Inflation

Target Grocery Remains Strong, But Inventory Reductions Efforts Hit Its Bottom Line

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 17, 2022

The retailer on Wednesday said its food and beverage sales increased in the low double digits during the second quarter, far outpacing overall same-store sales growth of 2.6%.

Walmart

Walmart’s Sales Soar, Thanks to Grocery

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 16, 2022

Despite lowering its earnings forecast last month, Walmart’s double-digit growth in food sales propelled a same-store sales increase of 6.5% for the second quarter.

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