Column: Taking Stock

Veteran grocery industry analyst Jeff Metzger breaks down what’s driving the news and what’s coming next.

For Retailers, The New Normal Brings Harsh Realities And Many Unknowns

As he's done for 41 previous years, Jeff give his take on…

As Sales Flatten, Retailers Seek Ways To Reduce Expenses, Deal With Skyrocketing Unemployment

The clouds are getting thicker and grayer as they ponder their future…

As Retailers See Sales Levels Begin To Normalize, They Ponder How to Deal With Increased Costs

The panic buying/hoarding period in mid-March has significantly waned and many grocers…

Ahold Delhaize USA Irks Vendors With New Memo

Retailer letter to its suppliers creates controversy.

In One Of America’s Darkest Hours, Industry Shines Its Brightest Light

The old adage, “tough times don’t last, tough people do” certainly applies…

Albertsons’ Third Attempt At Public Entry May Be Delayed By Bad Market Timing

In the ensuing 10 days, the real and imagined threats from coronavirus…

Three Niche Retailers File As Money Dries Up; Overstoring A Factor

Fairway Market, Earth Fare and Lucky’s Markets have felt the gut punch…

If Fairway Market Files Another Bankruptcy, PE To Blame Again

Current owners Goldman Sachs Group and Brigade Capital Management have continued to…

Wegmans’ New Distribution Center Will Provide Growth Opportunities In VA, NC

The company now operates 101 mega-units over eight states.

Rudderless UNFI Continues Earnings Decline

It’s not quite at the level of “alternative facts,” but UNFI CEO…

At Allegiance Meeting, John Derderian Tells Vendors He’s Bullish About Co-Op’s Growth

It was a record year for the retailer owned co-op based in…

Wegmans Entry Into Eastern North Carolina Expected To Create Even More Havoc

Kroger is withdrawing from the area and Lidl also pulled out of…

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