THE FRIDAY 5: Cyberattack Cripples UNFI Operations; Sam’s Club, Kroger Lean Into TechGrocery Outlet accused of deceptive pricing, strike action in California and Indiana also made news this week Costco to Offer Early Shopping Hours for Executive MembersBenefit part of retailer’s initiative to increase the overall value of membership THE FRIDAY 5: ALDI U.S. Names New CEO; Target Focuses on Large-Format Stores Costco's tech investments, the next generation of Category Management also made news this week How 8 Western Grocers Are Aiming to Win Albertsons, Raley's, Stater Bros. and other retailers detail growth strategies at WAFC Convention Harvest Group Acquires Boutique Costco Brokerage Firm Next Step Club Solutions offers leadership team with deep experience across multiple Costco departments and categories Costco Execs Weigh In on Tariff Impacts, Tech Investments Warehouse operator reports stronger sales and comps for Q3 Trader Joe’s Earns Top Reputation Score Annual Axios Harris Poll 100 lists several other retailers and brands that earn high marks from consumers Western Association of Food Chains Elects 2025-26 Leadership Board officers include execs from Albertsons, Stater Bros., Costco and Kroger Progressive Grocer Names the Best New Products of 2025 Many of this year’s Editors’ Picks marry functionality and flavor Walmart Holds Tight to 1st Place for Grocery Market Share The national retailer accounts for 21.2% of grocery dollars spent by consumers in Q1 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
