The National Grocers Association (NGA) released a statement welcoming the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final stocking standards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Stephanie Johnson, NGA head of government affairs, emphasized the role of independent grocers in delivering nutritious food access across the country. “[The standards] reinforce the importance of access to a broad range […]
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Ahold Delhaize Names Garnier As CEO Nominee, Muller To Retire In 2027
Ahold Delhaize has nominated Thierry Garnier for appointment as a member of the management board and to serve as president and CEO. Garnier is expected to succeed Frans Muller around the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in April 2027. Muller will retire after leading the company since July 2018. The appointment is subject to shareholder […]
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Instacart Reaches $1B In Total Revenue For First Time
Instacart achieved two first-time financial milestones in the first quarter, chalking them up to “continuously improving what matters most to consumers: selection, quality, affordability and convenience.” GTV, or gross transaction value, was up 13 percent to hit $10.29 billion on 91.2 million orders (up 10 percent), and total revenue reached $1.02 billion, an increase of […]
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General Mills Promotes McNabb To COO
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based General Mills has promoted Dana McNabb to chief operating officer, effective June 1. McNabb will continue to report to Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening and join General Mills’ board of directors. In addition to her current accountabilities leading North America Retail and North America Pet, McNabb will add responsibility for all General Mills’ […]
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Giant Eagle Taps Ibotta As Exclusive Digital Promotions Partner
Giant Eagle Inc. has selected Ibotta as the provider of digital promotions across its 200-plus supermarkets and platforms. The partnership represents a step forward in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based grocer’s “Because It Matters” business strategy, a multi-year plan centered on delivering better everyday value and a modernized shopping experience. By integrating with the Ibotta Performance Network, […]
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Grocers Roll Out Mother’s Day Specials, Events, Savings
Mother’s Day is shaping up to be one of the biggest shopping moments of the year for the grocery industry. According to Instacart data, Mother’s Day was the No. 1 day for gift orders on its platform in 2025, with customers placing gift orders 18 times more often than average — enough to edge out […]
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H-E-B Awards $480K To Top Texas Educators
H-E-B has announced the statewide winners for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during a ceremony May 4 at the Marriott Marquis Houston. H-E-B awarded $480,000 in cash and grants to six teachers, two counselors, two principals, one early childhood facility, one public school board and two school districts. Since 2002, the H-E-B Excellence […]
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Meijer Opens Stores In 3 MW States
Meijer opened three new stores May 6, expanding its presence in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio with a mix of supercenter and grocery formats. The openings include a new Meijer Grocery store in Rochester Hills, Michigan; and new supercenters in Brownsburg, Indiana, and Bainbridge Township, Ohio. The Rochester Hills location is the retailer’s fourth Meijer Grocery […]