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The latest news and analysis of U.S. grocery, mass, drug, discount and club retailers, including financial, executive leadership and mergers and acquisitions. 

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Sudden Resignations Rock Lidl’s German Parent: Reports

 By Jon Springer on Apr. 02, 2019

Schwarz Group, the Germany-based owner of the Lidl chain, is absorbing the reported departures of two key leaders in its home country.

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Rouses Markets Gears Up for Growth With New Corporate Complex

By Meg Major on Apr. 02, 2019

Regional retailer to relocate headquarters in January 2020.

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Amazon Slashes Prices on Hundreds of Products at Whole Foods

By WGB Staff on Apr. 01, 2019

The retailer’s third round of price cuts will take effect April 3, saving customers an average of 20% on reduced items.

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Walmart CFO Touts Online Grocery Advantages

By Jon Springer on Apr. 01, 2019

In a presentation for investors, Brett Biggs discussed how assortment can boost margins and voice can boost frequency, providing a long-term edge in e-commerce.

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Meijer Takes Next Steps Toward Ohio Expansion

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Apr. 01, 2019

The retailer will open its next three supercenters in the northeast area of the state in May.

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Albertsons Appoints PepsiCo's Vivek Sankaran as New President and CEO

By Jon Springer on Mar. 29, 2019

The appointment of the CPG veteran culminates a long-developing transition to next-generation leadership; current CEO Jim Donald to become co-chairman with Cerberus' Leonard Laufer, and Bob Miller moves to chairman emeritus.

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Ahold Pilots Package-Free Produce at Albert Heijn

By Natalie Taylor on Mar. 29, 2019

The trial is projected to save about 595,000 pounds of plastic annually.

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Breaking Down Bioengineered Foods’ New Disclosure Standard

By Rachel Lowe on Mar. 29, 2019

In the wake of the USDA’s recently announced final rules for bioengineered foods, grocers must become conversant in the new directive—particularly when it comes to private label and bulk foods.

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Smart & Final Celebrates Opening Day With Employee-Made LA Dodgers Logo

By WGB Staff on Mar. 29, 2019

Smart & Final employees traded in their brand’s traditional red for blue in celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball's opening day.

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Publix Vice Chairman to Retire

By WGB Staff on Mar. 29, 2019

Barney Barnett has been with the company for 50 years.

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