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The reports of a potential sale sent Instacart’s share price soaring to a new all-time high of more than $57 on Friday.

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Kroger is reportedly exploring the sale of several locations in the Columbus market to address antitrust concerns regarding its acquisition of the regional chain.

San Diego County has filed a lawsuit against sushi franchise operators inside supermarkets, alleging labor exploitation and the imposition of excessive fees on chefs.

- Retail Labor NLRB clears hurdle for Whole Foods unionization effort Store in Philadelphia was first in the chain to authorize representation by organized labor [](https://www.sup

Pump & Pantry has agreed to purchase 21 standalone convenience stores from Hy-Vee, significantly expanding its footprint across Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.

King Kullen Grocery Co. announced the promotion of Tracey Cullen, the great-granddaughter of the chain’s founder, to president and chief operating officer. She takes over from Jose

Ahold Delhaize saw modest U.S. comparable sales growth in Q1, hampered by SNAP benefit reductions and pharmacy pricing changes even as online sales surged.

All Five Ahold Delhaize USA banners have launched on-demand delivery via Uber Eats across nearly 2,000 grocery locations to enhance convenience and customer reach.

The Florida-based grocery giant saw net income fall to $794 million as unrealized losses on equity securities impacted quarterly performance.