Progressive Grocer

Welcome back... After Foxtrot founder Mike LaVitola revived the business under a new entity in September, reopening 5 stores in Chicago, he now has his sights on reentry in Dallas: https://lnkd.in/gd7iT3VV #foodretail #grocery #foxtrot

The week's biggest grocery news: 1️⃣ Albertsons’ Lawsuit Against Kroger Unsealed 2️⃣ Introducing the 2024 Category Captains 3️⃣ How Is Retail Innovation Shaping Up for 2025? 4️⃣ Walmart Equips Employees With Body Cameras 5️⃣ High-Level Promotions at Ahold Delhaize USA, Dollar Tree, More FULL RECAP: https://lnkd.in/endG9EMq #foodretail #friday5 #grocery #albertsons #walmart

Finding the right leader... Dollar Tree officially appointed interim CEO Michael C. Creedon Jr. to permanent CEO following Rick Dreiling's departure due to health issues in early November: https://lnkd.in/ecztM_BF #dollartree #foodretail #retailnews

Difficult decision... Big Lots is preparing to conduct going-out-of-business sales at all of its remaining stores: https://lnkd.in/gMi5CnEF #foodretail #retailnews #biglots

Snack Factory, the brand that makes Pretzel Crisps, is reinventing the segment again with bite-size Pop’ums, which combine the munchability of popcorn and the crispy crunch of pretzels in a fun-to-eat nosh with a unique texture. DETAILS: https://lnkd.in/gy4dBw35 #newfood #grocery #snackfactory

✨Speakers Wanted for GroceryTech 2025✨ ☑️Do you have an exciting grocery innovation story to tell? ☑️Have you transformed your operations through next-gen tech or consumer engagement strategies? Progressive Grocer would love to help you tell your story at our annual GroceryTech conference, North America’s most important event focused on grocery technology, happening June 2025 in Dallas. DETAILS: https://ow.ly/weFv50UgENH Nominate a colleague that would be a good fit or throw your hat in the ring with a self-nomination! #GroceryTechEvent #foodretail #thoughtleaders #groceryindustry

Sustainable future... Costco shares progress on some of its sustainability goals related to the pillars of operations, people and communities and merchandising: https://lnkd.in/gikcdVf8 #costco #foodretail #retailnews

More than a buzzword... Newsweek released its America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025 list, naming the companies committed to building inclusive environments: https://lnkd.in/gcGJE7xP #foodretail #grocery #supermarket

Worker and shopper safety... Walmart has started giving store-level associates body cameras to wear as part of a pilot program at some of its U.S. locations: https://lnkd.in/gVtBdMce #walmart #foodretail #grocery

Unintended consequences... With a congestion pricing plan slated to start for Manhattan next month, a newly formed coalition of 100+ food distributors, trade associations, wholesale markets, food banks, restaurateurs and small businesses is urging that they be exempt: https://lnkd.in/gzg8_6d6 #foodretail #foodindustry #grocery