Super Market Email Newsletter: Could Aldi surpass Kroger in store count? (April 2, 2024)


	APRIL 2, 2024


	Could Aldi surpass Kroger Co. store count?

Closure of Southeastern Grocers acquisition sets the stage for the German discount grocer to take on the country’s top supermarket chain.

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An interview with Aldi’s CEO wins the second annual Supermarket News Top News Tournament

The people have spoken, selecting an analysis of the Southeastern Grocers deal as the top news story of the year.

Indoor farming company Edible Garden boosts revenue by 21.6% in 2023

New partnerships with Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace and Tops Friendly Markets, among others, is helping to drive growth.

Ice cream variety pack distributed in 15 states and D.C. recalled

Mango bars could be contaminated with Salmonella.

High prices remain big barrier for meat sales

Consumers concentrating on lower cost alternatives.

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Smart & Final Extra! opening soon in Temecula, California

It will be the second location serving the San Diego region.

Hannaford Supermarkets names Patrick Doak Store Manager of the Year

Doak helped launch a location over the summer of 2023.

The Giant Company names Joanna Crishock VP of center store omnichannel merchandising

Crishock first joined the company in 2019 as director of strategy and innovation.

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