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Grocery, Supermarket and Retail Food Industry News

Inflation

April brings another breather in grocery price inflation

 By Russell Redman on May 10, 2023

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen tells Good Morning America that “the rate of increases will slow down.”

Retailers

Higher costs bite into Q1 bottom line at Weis Markets

 By Russell Redman on May 09, 2023

Mid-Atlantic grocer upholds sales momentum in catering to inflation-weary shoppers.

Labor

NLRB judge rules Fred Meyer, QFC unlawfully barred BLM insignia in workplace

By Russell Redman on May 09, 2023

The dispute began nearly three years ago, following the killing of George Floyd.

Labor

UFCW International voices formal opposition to Kroger-Albertsons merger

By Russell Redman on May 08, 2023

Union chief Marc Perrone cites a “lack of transparency” and the mega-deal’s potential impact on workers, communities and their families.

Kroger

Kroger confirms companywide phaseout of weekly print circulars

By Russell Redman on May 08, 2023

The supermarket giant cited the ongoing shift from print to digital in consumer media habits.

Labor

Bernie Sanders throws support behind nationwide $17 minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2023

The Senate committee he chairs will take up a bill next month to phase in the higher wage over five years.

Labor

Grocery retail hiring up slightly for April

By Russell Redman on May 05, 2023

The increase marks a recovery from the prior month and reflects an uptick in overall retail jobs.

Retailers

Costco’s sales tick back up for April

By Russell Redman on May 04, 2023

Warehouse club giant sees improved performance after lackluster results in the previous month.

Retailers

Loblaw shapes ‘the right customer offer’ in stores as Q1 sales rise

By Russell Redman on May 04, 2023

Chairman and President Galen Weston said Canadian grocer “stayed laser-focused on delivering value.”

Fresh Food

Home Chef rolls out ‘Family Menu’ meal kit plan

By Russell Redman on May 03, 2023

The new offering serves up a weekly rotation of more than 10 quick-to-prepare recipes for four people, available for delivery.

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