Spanish Supermarkets Face Refrigeration Overhaul, Study Finds
New EU fluorinated gas (F-gas) regulations are inspiring Spanish supermarkets and stores to overhaul their refrigeration systems.
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C&S looks to become majority owner of The Winn-Dixie Company
Raymond Rhee, who currently serves as the grocer’s finance chief, will become CEO of Winn-Dixie until the expected close of the transaction in 2027.
Gartner Survey Finds Chief Supply Chain Officers Unclear On AI Returns
Chief supply chain officers are unclear on the return they are getting from investing in artificial intelligence, according to Gartner.
Kroger Names Nate Faust Executive VP And Chief E-commerce Officer
Kroger has appointed e-commerce veteran Nate Faust as its new executive VP and chief e-commerce officer, effective 1 September 2026.
Consumers warm up to agentic AI purchases
Shoppers are trusting AI to buy items on their behalf, but they still prefer a human step in the process, a new survey found.
Academy Sports and Outdoors taps Instacart for same-day delivery
The sporting goods retailer, which partnered with Uber Eats earlier this year, will charge the same price for products as in its stores.
Grocery Outlet’s value image is improving with shoppers, CEO says
Key adjustments the discount grocer made to its opportunistic supply and low-price messaging have boosted its financial results, Jason Potter told investors.
Schnucks beefs up its digital tools for shoppers
The grocer’s customers can now use an AI tool on the app and website as well clip digital coupons directly from its revamped, interactive weekly ad.
Karen Millen to return to bricks-and-mortar after seven years
Karen Millen is returning to bricks and mortar after seven years, with a rollout across concession stores throughout the UK.
How Sprouts balances self-distribution and store growth
The specialty grocer’s chief development officer outlined the company’s “balancing act” of growth and supply as it prepares to enter new markets in 2027.
Fabletics plans to triple its international footprint
The company is opening 45 new stores over the next year and expanding into new markets after surpassing $1 billion in net revenue.
Dillard’s gains market share
Sales barely rose, tariff refunds padded the bottom line and customers were choosy, but the retailer held its own in Q2, analysts said.