The company had expanded quickly to keep ahead of rivals, but like other pandemic darlings, its business lost steam after lockdowns were eased.
Category: Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
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How France Is Fighting ‘Shrinkflation’
Merchants will be required to put signs in front of all products that have been reduced in size without a corresponding price cut.
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How to Claim Your Part of a $45 Million Walmart Settlement
A class-action lawsuit accusing the retail giant of inflating prices of certain weighed foods and produce resulted in a settlement. Customers may be eligible for a payment of up to $500.
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Shrinkflation 101: The Economics of Smaller Groceries
Have you noticed your grocery products shrinking? Here’s how that gets counted — and what gets missed — in inflation data.
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The F.T.C. Boosts Biden’s Fight Against Inflation
The regulator’s move to block Kroger’s $25 billion bid for Albertsons could win the president points with voters squeezed by rising prices.
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An Emboldened F.T.C. Bolsters Biden’s Efforts to Address Inflation
With few unilateral options and little hope of legislation from Congress, the president’s early investment in competition policy could pay a political dividend.
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F.T.C. Sues to Block Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Store Deal
The regulator is trying to stop the largest supermarket merger in history, arguing that the deal would eliminate competition and raise prices for consumers.
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Trader Joe’s Is Coming to Springfield. Just Not That Springfield.
Residents in Springfield, Mo., had asked for a Trader Joe’s for years. Just as they thought they were finally getting one, their hopes were dashed.
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How Bob Moore, of Bob’s Red Mill, Got Grocery-Store Famous
The natural foods entrepreneur hit upon a distinctively American style that matched the homey packaging of his products.
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Will Food Prices Stop Rising Quickly? Many Companies Say Yes.
Food companies are talking about smaller price increases this year, good news for grocery shoppers, restaurant diners and the White House.