EDITOR'S NOTE: The Agents Are Coming5 industry trends for 2025 that every grocer should be ready for The Future of Store FixturesFlexibility is the name of the game for retailers keen to address shifting consumer preferences, seasonal trends and inventory changes THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger’s Rollercoaster Year; ALDI Plots Course for U.S. Dominance Biggest stories of 2024 also included Boar’s Head’s recall woes, Progressive Grocer's top honors Prime Time for Proteins An outlook on how shortcuts, value and variety can drive shopper behaviors into a new year The Most Important Question Private Brands Aren’t Asking Themselves Do consumers want to buy, or do they “have” to buy, your brand? Yes, there’s a difference THE FRIDAY 5: Albertsons’ Lawsuit Against Kroger Unsealed; Dollar Tree Gets New CEO Walmart employees wearing body cameras, Progressive Grocer's Category Captains also made news Digging Into Albertsons’ Lawsuit Against Kroger In wake of failed merger, allegations emerge that the agreement was willfully breached SPECIAL REPORT: Retail Innovation Outlook Grocers and solution providers put the focus on customer experience, associate success, and more THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger-Albertsons Merger Falls Apart; Introducing the Retailer of the Year New stores from Trader Joe’s and Wegmans also gained attention this week Independent Grocers Applaud FTC’s Enforcement of Robinson-Patman Act NGA believes reviving antitrust law sends “unambiguous warning” to big chains 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
