Retailers

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

63 Sam’s Clubs Locations to Close

By Jon Springer on Jan. 11, 2018

Walmart is closing multiple locations of its Sam’s Club membership warehouse chain.

The Impact of Sound on What We Eat

By Phil Lempert on Jan. 31, 2018

The Lempert Report: Researchers looked at how auditory cues can influence taste.

IGA Honors Retailers at Global Rally

By WGB Staff on Feb. 15, 2018

Gary and Terrie Baker, who own five IGAs in Ohio, took home the top honors.

1-on-1 With Albertsons' New President Jim Donald

By Meg Major on Mar. 05, 2018

Shortly before assuming his latest role at Albertsons Cos., the seasoned industry exec—who’s earned a reputation as the “Turnaround King”—shared his philosophies with WGB about life, the importance of associate empowerment and the best advice he’s ever been given.

6 Upshots of the Southeastern Restructuring

By Jon Springer on Mar. 16, 2018

The Chapter 11 news isn’t all bad—for the retailer and competitors alike.

Christopher Borden Named President of Times Supermarkets

By WGB Staff on Mar. 30, 2018

Borden will be responsible for the retailer's daily operations.

Supervalu to Sell Shop ‘n Save, 8 Warehouses

By Jon Springer on Apr. 24, 2018

The moves reflect ongoing efforts to optimize its retail operations and monetize its real estate.

Associated Wholesale Grocers Sells Accounting Subsidiary to FMS

By GHQ Staff on Oct. 10, 2017

Deal set to close on Oct. 21

Mother's Market Expands into Los Angeles

By Natalie Taylor on Nov. 17, 2017

The organic foods retailer plans to open two new stores in Signal Hill and Manhattan Beach.

Big Y to Build at Former Walmart Site

By WGB Staff on Dec. 07, 2017

Big Y Foods announced plans to open a new store at the site of a dark Walmart in Derby, Conn.

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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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