Kroger, Albertsons, Save A Lot top the week’s headlines

In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Grocery Battlefield 2024: Food retailers put up their mitts in the pricing arena. Analysts see low-price formats continuing to gain market share, while traditional players evolve their strategies around health, technology, and store experiences

Among other top stories:

Kroger, Albertsons merger faces lawsuit from Washington State AG

Albertsons reports strong Q3 returns as Kroger merger looms

5 things: Why even Pepsi isn’t safe

Save A Lot is finally ready to open Chicago store

In other news, Dollar General Corporation has announced announced Steve Sunderland’s intent to leave the company as its executive vice president, store operations effective January 19. Steve Deckard, the Dollar General’s current executive vice president, growth and emerging markets, will transition to an expanded role leading store operations across Dollar General retail locations, Mi Súper Dollar General in Mexico, pOpshelf stores, and the corporate store operations teams. In addition to the company’s domestic and international store operations, Deckard will continue to lead real estate, asset protection and DG’s wellbeing strategies.