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Albertsons Still Seeking Its Edge
Albertsons Companies announced during its Q1 2026 earnings call that identical store sales fell 0.8% during the quarter, reflecting continued unit declines in the face of ongoing macroeconomic pressures. CEO Susan Morris said the losses were most pronounced among the...
Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer Hot Shots 2026
Pearl Buck once said, “The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore, they attempt the impossible — and achieve it — generation after generation.” Judging by the accomplishments of the 16 20- and 30-somethings who make up our fifth class of Hot Shots, she...
Retailer of the Year: Hy-Vee
After recently celebrating its 95th birthday, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee decided to bring back its famous tagline, “Where’s there’s a helpful smile in every aisle.” That move wasn’t just symbolic. It also reemphasized the...