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Target will roll out fresh grocery pickup nationwide
Following successful tests in the Twin Cities and Kansas City, the company will add the service to more than 400 stores by the end of this month and to 1,500 by the holidays.
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U.S. coin shortage hits grocers hard
The National Grocers Association along with several other industry groups have called on the federal government to quickly address the issue.
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Christopher Doering
Ingles Markets to give employees another bonus
The $5 million in payments represent the second pandemic-related cash distribution to employees by the southeastern grocery chain.
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Courtesy of Giant Food
Giant Food adds electric vehicle charging stations
The chain will allow customers at select stores to charge plug-in vehicles for free while they shop.
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Grocers fall short on worker protections, report says
With profits surging, companies can do more to take care of their employees both during and after the pandemic, according to Oxfam America.
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Thrive Market launches frozen meals
The online retailer is tapping into the growing category with a private label line of 11 single-serve bowls and skillets.
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Retailers want to bring back sampling, but with modifications
Grocers expect it will be a while before in-store demos resume, but in the meantime they're exploring in-between options like pre-packaged and online sampling.
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Courtesy of Brandless
Brandless is back
Less than six months after going out of business, the online retailer is returning with new leadership that's determined to correct its mistakes and finally deliver on its potential.
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Boise Co-Op
Shoppers pull back from co-ops amid pandemic
While traditional grocers have been flourishing, co-ops across the U.S. saw a drop in sales in April and May, according to Census Bureau data.
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Courtesy of The Giant Company
The Giant Company opens bee-friendly solar field at HQ
The seven-acre project, which includes more than 20 varieties of native wildflowers, will contribute to the company's clean energy efforts and support bee populations that improve food crops.
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Enjoy Life Foods
Food allergies affect 1 in 4 consumers, study says
An estimated 85 million people spend $19 billion annually to avoid purchasing products with the top nine allergens, according to new research from FARE.
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Canadian Parliament summons grocers to explain why they ended pandemic pay
A House of Commons committee voted to have executives of Loblaw, Metro and Empire testify about their decisions to stop providing workers with extra income.
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Raley's opens 'dark' store in response to COVID-19
Giant Eagle, meanwhile, has reopened a dark store in Ohio as grocers continue to navigate e-commerce fulfillment during the pandemic.
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Most shoppers plan to keep loading their pantries, survey finds
A PwC survey found that customers are still worried about their safety and until COVID-19 is fully resolved, they plan to continue stocking up and avoiding restaurants.
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Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon extends SNAP program participation
The online retailer will accept benefits from customers in 36 states for purchases from Amazon Grocery, Amazon Pantry and Amazon Fresh.
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Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger's omnichannel investments pay off big in Q1
Store comps grew 19% and digital sales rose 92% as the grocer capitalized, both in stores and online, on the boom in at-home eating.
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H-E-B
H-E-B customers petition retailer to reinstate face mask mandate
More than 44,000 people have asked the Texas grocer to restore the rule even though the state does not require it.
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BJ's looks to capitalize as consumer buying habits shift
The membership-based retailer continues to record elevated sales, but it's also seeing suppliers reduce variety to meet demand for products.
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Courtesy of Dumpling
Online grocery startup Dumpling raises $6.5M
The Instacart competitor plans to invest the money in technology enhancements and tools that help gig workers start their own delivery services.
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Christopher Doering/Grocery Dive
Deep DivePrivate label prospects brighten as recession hits cash-strapped consumers
Even before the pandemic, sales growth in the sector was forecast to outpace that of national brands for the fourth straight year, according to IRI.
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Aldi
Grocery sales growth slows as restaurants and other retailers reopen
Grocery sales rose 1.3% in May compared to April while overall retail sales rose 17.7%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Target sets $15 hourly starting wage
The retailer is meeting a goal it set three years ago to boost pay, and is adding temporary benefits during the pandemic like a bonus and paid leave.
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Retrieved from Jupiter on June 17, 2020
E-grocery startup claims to put ordering on 'autopilot'
For $45 a month, Jupiter uses an algorithm to plan customers' grocery lists and weekly meals.
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Giant Eagle will launch a new line of meal kits next month
As retailers continue to capitalize on the at-home cooking boom, the Pittsburgh-based grocer will roll out a line of ready-to-cook meals at 40 stores.
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DoorDash teams up with CVS for same-day delivery
This is the first pharmacy partnership for the delivery platform, which has been steadily expanding with retailers.
