“In the first quarter, our team and our business faced an exceptionally challenging environment that affected our performance, with declines in both traffic and sales, most notably in our discretionary categories,” CEO Brian Cornell said.
Top executives at Walmart said cost pressure from tariffs will force the retail giant to raise prices despite its efforts to lessen the impact on US consumers.
One way for supermarkets to stand out with their meal kit offerings and stay ahead of competition is to offer consumers plenty of options for customization.
As growth continues for private label, it will likely require more aggressive investment from large- and mid-size retail grocers in innovation, promotion and expansion, according to Circana’s US report.
Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket are serving up their award-winning caramel apple pie for just $3.14 – because the best way to celebrate Pi Day is with actual pie!
Mary Ellen Adcock, The Kroger Co.’s senior vice president of operations since 2019, began her new role as chief merchandising and marketing officer at the start of 2025.