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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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Kroger Shakes Up Tech, Alternative Business Ranks

EVP and Chief Information Officer Chris Hjelm set to retire.

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H-E-B Pops Top on Houston Heights

The 92,000-square-foot unit was built after voters approved a change in long-standing local alcohol laws.

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Earth Fare Opens 50th Store, Sets Sights on Florida Expansion

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Jan. 29, 2019

The retailer is also remodeling and rebranding many of its existing locations.

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Inserra Supermarkets Unveils ShopRite of Wyckoff Store

By Natalie Taylor on Jan. 28, 2019

The company’s newest location features a ramen bar, Patsy’s Butcher and a health and wellness department.

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Giant to Open E-Commerce Hub Under Giant Direct Brand

By Jon Springer on Jan. 28, 2019

The facility, opening Feb. 12, marks Ahold Delhaize's first dark-store conversion and unveils new "Powered by Peapod" positioning.

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FMI Bestows Top Leadership Awards on Randy Edeker, Tom Heinen

By Meg Major on Jan. 27, 2019

The late Greg Calhoun, IGA’s Mark Batenic and Coca-Cola Co.’s Muhtar Kent and Ern Sherman were also honored at the trade association’s Midwinter Confab.

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Supermarkets Lead in Quality, Variety as Aldi’s Clout Intensifies: RFG Study

By Meg Major on Jan. 25, 2019

Shoppers also rank conventional grocery stores high for cleanliness but earn moderate to low scores in service, according to the 2019 U.S. Supermarket Experience research report.

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How One Independent Competed With Walmart's Grocery Pickup Service

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Jan. 25, 2019

South Dakota-based Kessler's added personal touches that larger retailers do not provide.

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Kroger Adds More Tech Expertise to Board of Directors

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Jan. 25, 2019

Conduent CEO Ashok Vemuri joins the retailer's board; Kendra Doyel named Merchandising VP at Ralphs division.

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Gene Stille, Chairman of Nugget Markets, Passes Away at 89

By Meg Major on Jan. 24, 2019

Pioneering grocer grew Nugget behind service, value and attention to local communities.