JUNE 5, 2023

5 things: Are big retailers the problem?

Here's 5 things you may have missed in grocery.

Walmart will stop sending plastic mailers

The retailer is also continuing to ban single-use plastic bags in some states and is cutting down on cardboard.

Here’s why Albertsons is consolidating its private label brands

Grocer says it has everything to do with consumers.

Wegmans closing a Boston store: ‘Unable to attract enough customers’

The location is one of the company’s largest.

Why Trader Joe’s is leaning into its lack of digital presence

The grocer says it would rather spend that money on well-trained staff.

An eye for a hurricane

Publix is leaning into new tech that provides predictive analytics, quick adjustments for re-ordering, and drug forecasting.

Costco chief financial officer sees signs of a recession

Shoppers are staying away from meat purchases and embracing more non-perishable items, he says.

Tell us what you think ...

It's Monday again, so let's talk about what is fair and what is not fair.

According to a recent op-ed, suppliers have been cutting deals with Walmart and other large chains during this inflationary time. The big retailers then use the deals to drop prices, putting smaller grocers at a disadvantage. Is this a fair practice? Does Robinson-Patman need to be put to work?

Let us know in the comments here, or email your thoughts to the SN staff at contactus@supermarketnews.com.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

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