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  Instacart looks to bolster its membership program with streaming perk

  The grocery technology company’s Peacock tie-up marks its first-ever streaming partnership.

  Corporate Operations

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  E-grocers, meal kit makers focus on reduction and reuse with packaging innovation

  With takeback systems and seasonal packaging based on algorithms, companies such as HelloFresh and Misfits Market are working toward using less material in their deliveries.

  E-commerce

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  Price Chopper purchases 5 former New York ShopRite stores

  The regional grocer sees an opportunity to grow its Market 32 banner in the state's Capital Region, an area where ShopRite struggled to gain a foothold.

  Corporate Operations

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  Dollar Tree may shrink Family Dollar footprint: CEO

  CEO Rick Dreiling said the company has initiated a comprehensive review of its Family Dollar banner after it missed expectations in Q3.

  Corporate Operations

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  Column

  Pardon the Disruption: Can Amazon be a grocer and a 3P delivery provider?

  The tech giant has signed some key grocery chains to its digital marketplace recently, helping it reach more households even as it retools its Amazon Fresh stores and online platform.

  E-commerce

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  Kroger, Kitchen United shutter in-store ghost kitchens

  The ghost kitchen firm, which had eight locations with the grocery chain, said it is moving away from physical locations to become a software company.

  Alternative Formats

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  Inside Northgate González Market’s immersive new ‘Mercado’

  The recently opened store in Costa Mesa, California, celebrates the Mexican culinary experience with authentic cuisine, food stalls and a fine-dining restaurant.

  Alternative Formats

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  SpartanNash names new chief customer officer

  Amy McClellan will take over for David Sisk, who is departing the company at the end of the year.

  Corporate Operations

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  NGA launches website to assist grocers with SNAP online purchasing

  The comprehensive resource hub provides information and technical assistance to food retailers currently offering or considering SNAP online purchasing. 

  E-commerce

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  Foxtrot and Dom’s announce merger

  The Chicago-based upscale convenience store brand plans to combine with the local grocer that has a similar reputation for innovative foodservice and store designs.

  Corporate Operations

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  Consumers are taking a ‘hybrid’ approach to meal prep. Here’s how grocers can help.

  The rise of combining scratch cooking with prepared foods from grocery stores is expected to continue next year, per new research from FMI – The Food Industry Association.

  Fresh Food

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  Good Food Holdings names digital agency of record

  The West Coast grocery chain said it tapped Midwestern marketing firm Laughlin Constable to support its quest to be a “personal experience brand.”

  Technology

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  Walmart is widening the gap with Amazon in grocery e-commerce, report finds

  The retailer's share of the online grocery market will expand to nearly 27% by the end of 2024, while Amazon’s slice of the business will slip to 18.5%, according to Insider Intelligence.

  E-commerce

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  Publix appoints new SVP of retail operations

  The grocer also announced two other promotions as it shuffles its executive ranks following the recent naming of new CEO Kevin Murphy.

  Corporate Operations

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  Walmart creating new platform to more easily work with suppliers

  The retailer has teamed up with enterprise retail technology solutions company Bamboo Rose to streamline its supply chain.

  Technology

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  DoorDash brings alcohol delivery to New Jersey

  As the e-commerce company continues to expand its alcohol marketplace to new states, it’s highlighting its efforts to prevent underage drinking.

  E-commerce

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  Sprouts expands partnership with Phoenix coffee chain

  Following a successful pilot, the grocer has opened a Press Coffee bar in a store in Scottsdale, Arizona, and plans to bring the concept to three more locations in the city during the coming weeks.

  Foodservice

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  On Special: Consumers ready to gobble up Thanksgiving turkeys

  Despite inflation having an unwelcome seat at feasts this year, consumers are “not skimping” on serving the iconic holiday bird, a Butterball executive said in an interview.

  Fresh Food

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  Publix’s holiday meal bundles available for delivery through Instacart

  The heat-and-serve meals build on the trend of food retailers bringing convenience to shoppers this holiday season. 

  Foodservice

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  Publix names Kevin Murphy as next CEO

  Murphy will replace current CEO Todd Jones, who is slated to become the grocer's executive chairman, on Jan. 1.

  Corporate Operations

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  Kroger shared sensitive customer health data without permission, lawsuit claims

  The grocer is facing a federal class-action suit alleging that the company added code to its web servers that secretly sent people’s private information to Facebook’s parent company Meta.

  Corporate Operations

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  Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases

  The National Grocers Association praised the continued pause on the fees even as it advocates for a permanent end to them.

  Corporate Operations

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  NRF releases 4 principles for AI use in retail

  The organization is providing a framework to encourage the proper application of artificial intelligence technology. 

  Technology

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  Column

  The Friday Checkout: Health and wellness trends to watch in 2024

  Specialty distributor KeHe predicts a growing emphasis on functionality, convenience and clean ingredients among consumers.

  E-commerce

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  Walmart records grocery gains in Q3 but feels inflationary heat

  The retailer is working to lower food prices to help consumers spend more on general merchandise as the holidays near, executives told investors.

  Finances and Deals

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