Retailers

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

Why Albertsons Swiped Left

By Jon Springer on Aug. 10, 2018

Basket Economics: With Rite Aid in the rearview, the retailer just needs to keep an eye on the road ahead.

Ingles Sees Broad-Based Sales Gains in Q3

By WGB Staff on Aug. 10, 2018

The retailer said sales improved in all categories as store traffic and average ticket increased.

A Tour of Aldi's Remodeled St. Charles Store

By WGB Staff on Aug. 09, 2018

The retailer is investing more than $5 billion to upgrade and expand its store count to 2,500 by the end of 2022, with a focus on fresh and organic offerings.

Albertsons, Rite Aid Terminate Merger Agreement

By Jon Springer on Aug. 09, 2018

The proposed $24B deal was scuttled amid investor unease; Albertsons walks away rather than boost offer.

Aldi Wants to Sell Groceries to 100 Million Americans by 2020

By Phil Lempert on Aug. 09, 2018

The Lempert Report: During a tour of the retailer’s newly remodeled St. Charles, Ill., store, executives discussed Aldi's hefty cap-ex purse while pledging to stay true to its "keep it simple for shoppers" mantra.

Mike Georgoff Named Chief Product Officer of H-E-B Digital

By WGB Staff on Aug. 08, 2018

The retailer has appointed the renowned tech exec to drive its omnichannel growth and lead its digital product strategy.

Kroger Private Label Head to Take on Additional Branding, Marketing Roles

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Aug. 08, 2018

Gil Phipps was described as the "perfect talent" for new marketing approach.

Amazon Launches Grocery Pickup Through Prime App

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Aug. 08, 2018

The e-tailer is upping the ante amid the expansion of its delivery program.

Ahold Delhaize Transition Woes Slow Q2 Sales

By Jon Springer on Aug. 08, 2018

The retailer said its largest U.S. banner lost ground as new marketing and merchandising teams got started, but trends have since improved.

Publix Slates Next-Gen GreenWise for Boca Raton

By WGB Staff on Aug. 07, 2018

The retailer is stepping up its specialty format expansion amid escalating competition in its home state.

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Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Feb. 22, 2023

The stresses of the ongoing pandemic, coupled with mounting economic uncertainty, social unrest and more have fueled a pressure cooker for grocery and convenience store customers and their employees.

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

Feb. 22, 2023

U.S. consumers in 2022 were nothing if not channel surfers. Tuned into a widening lineup of local retailers offering fresh food, consumers were willing to shop around and try new retailer categories as they sought to ease the pinch of grocery inflation, which stood at 11.8% in December.

Introducing WGB’s new grocery store opening map

Dec. 01, 2022

New store updates are important to our readers, so we’re adding a monthly feature to highlight them and demonstrate supermarket growth trends around the country.

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