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Usa TodayKroger CEO Says Chain Will Cut Prices on Thousands of Products
New Kroger CEO Greg Foran said the company plans to lower prices on thousands of items to increase sales. He also said the retailer is open to acquisitions in several U.S. regions.
pymnts.comAlbertsons Rolls Out Google AI Quality Control System at Four Distribution Centers
Albertsons Cos. is using a patent-pending Intelligent Quality Control tool powered by Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise in four distribution centers. The system checks fresh fruit for bruising, discoloration, decay, overripe, underripe and insect damage. Expansion to all locations…
agriculture.einnews.comAldi Recalls Vanilla Crème Brûlée in Seven States Over Possible Glass Fragments
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Class II recall for Specially Selected Vanilla Crème Brûlée sold at Aldi stores. Lactalis Canada initiated the voluntary action after possible glass contamination was identified. The recall covers roughly 2,869 cases distributed to s…
lifestyle.howstuffworks.comLawsuit Alleges Low Caffeine in Trader Joe's French Roast
Customers have filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe's, claiming the company's French Roast Low Acid whole bean coffee contains significantly less caffeine than expected and lacks proper labeling. The suit alleges misleading marketing, as the product is not marked as decaf or half-c…
news.google.comGrocers Adopt AI Pricing Tools to Reduce Food Waste and Maintain Profit Margins
Some grocery chains are using artificial intelligence to implement dynamic pricing on perishable items, aiming to cut waste and attract value-seeking shoppers. This approach helps convert potential losses from unsold food into revenue without broad discounts. Platforms facilitati…