Schnucks to add 51 stores with purchase of 2 Wisconsin chains
Schnucks, Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers will become part of the new 1939 Group, named for the year the first Schnuck grocery store opened.
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Market Basket names Mulligan interim CEO
The appointment follows the recent ouster of Arthur T. Demoulas from the top post after months of disagreement between him and the board.
Sam’s Club activations turn racing passion into membership growth
The “Race to the Club” activation showcased how the retailer’s Member Access Platform (MAP) is redefining retail media through immersive, community-driven experiences.
Kroger awards 106 scholarships to children of Kroger associates
The Kroger Co. Foundation has granted more than $5 million in scholarship funds.
NRF honors Abercrombie & Fitch Co. CEO Fran Horowitz as The Visionary 2026
Horowitz will participate in a fireside chat on January 12 at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show.
Circana: August retail sales rise 2% despite flat unit demand
Dollar growth was driven by food, beverage, and non-edible CPG, while unit sales were flat or down across all categories.
Kroger to open deli of the future
The 6,500-square-foot prepared food section will anchor a Kroger Marketplace store in Edgewood, Kentucky, that will replace an existing store and also feature a gas station, apparel department and liquor shop.
Wegmans and Buffalo Bills expand partnership
Wegmans named Official Tailgate Headquarters and Founding Partner of New Highmark Stadium.
Target expands with seven new stores opening this fall
The retailer’s fall openings are part of a 10-year plan to add 300 new stores nationwide, each serving as both a shopping destination and a fulfillment hub.
Albertsons Cos. to utilize Google Cloud's Ask AI to enhance the grocery shopping experience
Ask AI, which rolled out earlier this year, aims to simplify product discovery, personalize recommendations and provide more intuitive shopping experiences.
August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Data reveals sales up even as inflation affects growth
“Consumer spending rose again in August, fueled by a still-stable consumer and a robust back-to-school shopping season,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said.
At-home food trend powers Kroger’s Q2 performance
Analysts note that “food-at-home sits favorably in times of consumer stress and in terms of tariff exposure,” giving chains like Kroger a relative cushion.
FMI issues statement on August CPI food price numbers
Report shows a 0.6% monthly increase in food-at-home prices for August and a 2.7% rise on a year-over-year basis.
Weis Markets completes remodel of Culpeper store
Remodeled store brings fresh look and expands offerings to local community.
Market Basket board fires Arthur T. Demoulas
The two sides went to mediation last week in Delaware to try and end the struggle for control of the Massachusetts-based supermarket chain, but failed to resolve their issues.