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Smith's Food & Drugs, a Kroger banner, has named Jordan Poff as its new vice president of merchandising, effective Sept. 1. Poff, who joined Kroger in 2005, will succeed Bryan Sant, who is retiring at the end of August after four decades with the company.
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UNFI has agreed to sell three Cub Foods stores in Minneapolis, Monticello, and St. Anthony, Minnesota, to franchise partner Jerry's Enterprises. The transaction, terms undisclosed, is part of Cub's efforts to become Minnesota's leading grocer. The stores will continue operating under the Cub name, with ongoing investments planned.
New federal data shows SNAP participation fell nearly 13% year-over-year in April, with Arizona experiencing the largest drop at over 50%. The declines follow policy changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which tightened work requirements and shifted more administrative burden to states.
Met Fresh opened its first store in Philadelphia on August 6, with parent company Associated Supermarket Group announcing this expansion. The new store is located in South Philadelphia and offers fresh-cut produce, bakery items, local products, deli, and pharmacy services, along with free delivery for seniors. ASG stated that the store reflects its continued investment in independent supermarkets, with its approximately 24 stores currently concentrated mainly in New York City and New Jersey.
Kroger's new chief e-commerce officer, Nate Faust, faces the challenge of streamlining the company's costly and complex online business, including its Ocado-powered delivery network, as competitors like Walmart and Amazon continue to dominate.
The FDA's delay in defining ultraprocessed foods has opened the door for Congress and states to act, but conflicting definitions and industry opposition highlight the challenges ahead.
C&S Wholesale Grocers announced a proposed transaction to become the majority owner of The Winn-Dixie Company, with the deal expected to close in 2027. The move builds on C&S's prior acquisition of Southeastern Grocers and its rebranding to The Winn-Dixie Company, and includes plans for continued store expansion and brand refresh.
Grocery Outlet's second-quarter results exceeded internal forecasts as the discounter's efforts to sharpen value communication and merchandising gain traction. Net sales rose 1.1% to $1.19 billion, while comparable-store sales dipped 0.3%. CEO Jason Potter noted a 70-basis-point improvement in comps versus Q1, but expects a roughly 1% hit to Q3 comps due to consumer food-safety concerns affecting produce sales.
Schnuck Markets has launched two new digital tools for customers: an AI-powered shopping assistant (developed with VitalityIP) and an updated interactive weekly ad. The AI assistant can build shopping lists, suggest meal ideas, and offer personalized nutrition guidance, powered by over 6 billion lines of data. The interactive ad allows digital coupon clipping, list/cart additions, and product details, with a classic mode toggle. Printed ads remain available. Schnucks operates 112 stores across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.