Ahold Delhaize USA names Greg Finchum as president of Food Lion
Greg Finchum, a long-time Food Lion executive, will succeed Meg Ham as President in May 2025, bringing over three decades of leadership experience to the role.
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Holiday demand helps Costco surpass forecasts
Costco surpasses quarterly expectations as early holiday demand and bulk deals drive strong revenue and profit growth.
Walgreens offers solutions after study shows holiday illness concerns
A Walgreens survey shows that almost half of Americans missed a holiday event in the past because of illness and are taking preventative measures to prevent it from happening again.
Target simplifies holiday shopping with same-day delivery, extended hours, and more
Target makes last-minute holiday shopping easy and affordable with extended store hours, same-day delivery, and exclusive deals on gifts, toys, and holiday essentials.
Albertsons sues Kroger, terminates $25 billion merger agreement after courts block deal
“Given the recent federal and state court decisions to block our proposed merger with Kroger, we have made the difficult decision to terminate the merger agreement.”
Federal judge blocks $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger
The court’s decision leaves the future of the proposed grocery store merger uncertain as the companies face ongoing legal challenges.
WSJ: Walgreens in talks to sell itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners
The article says that WBA and Sycamore Partners have been discussing a sale that could be completed early in 2025, citing unidentified sources "familiar with the matter."
Amazon Autos launches in 48 cities
Amazon Autos allows customers in select cities to purchase Hyundai vehicles online from local dealers.
Meijer extends home delivery service to reach millions more consumers across the Midwest
“We know our customers are busier than ever, and this expansion gives us a unique opportunity to make their lives easier.”
Dollar General kicks off the second week of its “24 Days of Savings” promotion
The daily deals promise significant markdowns on holiday essentials, seasonal gifts, and everyday items.
Meg Ham's distinguished career at Food Lion to end next year
Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, will retire in May 2025, concluding a 35-year career with the company.
March of Dimes, Alzheimer’s Association join NACDS Nourish My Health public education campaign
NACDS reflects on achievements and impact of Nourish My Health in its first year; looks ahead to continued momentum in 2025.
