Aldi sets June debut for first Midtown NYC location
Aldi brings its easy, cost-saving shopping experience to Midtown as it opens its new store at on the ground floor of The Ellery on June 19
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Trader Joe's opening new locations
The grocer has listed nine additional locations as “opening soon” on its website, further expanding its presence across the country
Alan Barry named CEO of Lidl US
Barry, who previously held leadership roles with Lidl in Ireland and Great Britain, will assume the role in July
Kroger CEO focuses on closing gap with low-price rivals
Beyond pricing, the company is aiming to enhance the in-store experience and accelerate store expansion. Kroger is targeting 70 to 80 new locations next year, roughly double its planned openings for 2026
Stop & Shop cuts prices in N.Y. area stores
The price reductions are focused on customer favorites that they purchase most and include ‘New York’ favorites like pick-your-own bagels from the Stop & Shop Bakery, Acme Smoked Salmon and Nathan’s Famous hot dogs
Whole Foods expands Daily Shop concept to three new U.S. markets
Retailer has signed leases for smaller format stores in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia
Inflation fuels surge in coupon use, reshaping shopper priorities
“Consumers are protecting their budgets the same way they would safeguard any other asset under pressure,” said Pia Ostos, EVP and president of Martech at Inmar Intelligence.
Amazon rolls out Amazon Now to dozens of cities across the U.S.
Now providing 30-minute delivery to millions of customers
Food Lion’s Norman on building loyalty — digitally
Norman discusses the company’s customer programs and why they are so important to building and maintaining customer loyalty.
Wakefern restructures its sales and marketing operations
Meleta said the the process is underway, with changes taking effect on May 16
Proposed bill could put New York wines on grocery store shelves
The bill targets full-service, 4,000+ sq ft grocery stores already licensed to sell beer, excluding small convenience stores
Frans Muller to retire from Ahold Delhaize in 2027
The board has nominated Thierry Garnier for appointment as a member of the Ahold Delhaize Management Board and to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Pathmark Daily opens in East Meadow, New York
The store, converted from a former Foodtown, is designed to reestablish the brand’s footprint in the Northeast
Bi-Rite Market plans new store in San Francisco's Richmond District
Bi-Rite plans to thoughtfully bring the space back to life, honoring its legacy while reimagining it to serve the unique Richmond neighborhood
Pathmark making a comeback on Long Island
The new, small-format stores are being developed by Allegiance Retail Services. These are smaller stores compared to the traditional large format Pathmarks of the past.
New Whole Foods Market in Jacksonville to open May 21
Retailer’s newest location to feature more than 800 products from over 115 Florida-based suppliers