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Walgreens closing more stores

Retailer also slashes full year profit projections
 
Supermarket News Daily

JUNE 28, 2024

Walgreens plans to close ‘significant number’ of stores

Retailer also slashes full-year profit projections and reduces its stake in VillageMD.

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Jim Pattison Group acquires Save Mart

California retailer says management team remains in place.

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Strike threat from over 6,000 grocery workers appears to be over

Food4Less employees wanted higher pay, safety improvements.

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Kroger dealing with recalled salmon slices

The product may contain Listeria monocytogene.

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SN Products to Watch: Lionel Messi’s new Mas+ drink

A score with shoppers.

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More ShopRites adding Instacart’s Caper Carts

The AI-powered smart carts are now available at stores in the Philadelphia area.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club to open new stores in New Jersey, North Carolina

The clubs in Hanover Township and Southern Pines will mark the retailer’s 25th club in New Jersey and 10th in North Carolina.

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The Retail Daily podcast

Food4Less workers reach a tentative contract deal, Walgreens plans to close more locations, and more.

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H-E-B has another Texas-sized opening

H-E-B location in Tarrant County makes a big first splash.

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The results are in...

ALDI USA and Grocery Outlet are both clobbering the competition in terms of foot traffic, and it’s not all due to the two chains’ recent expansion strategies. Both have kept prices low through extensive use of private-label brands and fewer in-store amenities.


So we asked: 

So will we see foot traffic to Aldi and Grocery Outlet continue to grow?


And you answered:

  • Yes, there is a trend here (81%)
  • Uhh, what about Walmart (14%)
  • Other, tell us in comments (4%)

Have another thought? Weigh in on our LinkedIn poll here, or email the SN team at contactus@ supermarketnews.com, and make sure to include your first and last name and job title. Have a great weekend.

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