by Mike Duff | Jul 1, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Kroger Co. is acquiring Giant Eagle, a family-owned grocery and pharmacy chain generating $9 billion in annual sales and operating 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. The...
by Mike Duff | Jun 20, 2024 | Retail Articles
Earnings slipped at the The Kroger Co. in the first quarter but still beat analyst estimates as the company prepares to defend its proposed merger with Albertsons Cos. Company net earnings were $947 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, versus $962 million, or $1.32...
by Mike Duff | Apr 10, 2024 | Retail Articles
In keeping with its ongoing store expansion initiative, Meijer has announced opening dates for new supercenter operations in Michigan and Ohio, adding to its store count in what is the company’s 90th anniversary year. The 159,000 square foot Hillsdale supercenter in...
by Mike Duff | Aug 30, 2023 | Retail Articles
Supermarket operator Giant Eagle has appointed Bill Artman chief executive officer after having been named interim CEO in March, with other executive changes occurring simultaneously. During 40 years with the company, Artman has served in various executive leadership...
by Mike Duff | Aug 16, 2023 | Retail Articles
As ownership sells off the components of Southeastern Grocers, Aldi has announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, which together include about 400 locations. Already a top retailer in the United States and...
