KROGER IN COURT: Albertsons Argues for MergerGrocers face off against FTC in opening statements of preliminary injunction hearing Kroger Doubles Planned Price Cuts to $1B If Merger Goes ThroughAs lawsuits loom, grocer insists that the higher investment will result in greater efficiencies benefiting both shoppers and workers Kroger Pushes Back Against FTC’s Request for Preliminary Injunction Grocer says move for “extraordinary relief” is not permissible or warranted THE FRIDAY 5: How Kroger, Albertsons Navigate Merger Uncertainty; Big Lots' Store Closures Growth at Ahold Delhaize, ALDI’s big tech move also interested readers this week Embracing the Ozempic Boom: How Food and Beverage Companies Need to Adapt With weight loss medications affecting grocery sales and food choices, how can brands keep up? Costco Reports Brisk Grocery Sales for July Club operator also takes steps to crack down on card sharing Walmart, ALDI Continue Private Label Dominance Numerator report confirms overall store-brand expansion and success among leading retailers Kroger and Albertsons: A Case Study in Operational Resilience Both companies navigate merger uncertainty by staying focused on value creation models Brick-and-Mortar Pharmacies Lag Behind Mail-Order, Digital Counterparts Wait times, issues filling prescriptions, and trust emerge as issues, J.D. Power study finds Trader Joe’s Recipe for Success Includes Expansion, Store Contests Grocer opens new stores, announces winner of internal recipe competition First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last