Online Grocery Sales Trends, Lowe's Leadership Change, & Kroger-Albertsons Merger Delays

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Now, let's dive into today's top headlines:

1. U.S. online grocery sales dipped by 2% to $95.8 billion in 2023, mainly due to a decline in order frequency.
2. Lowe's names Margi Vagell as Executive Vice President (EVP) of supply chain, effective March 1.
3. The $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons faces delays and is now expected to close in the first half of Kroger's fiscal year 2024.

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