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The Fresh Market files for IPO
The specialty grocer aims to return to the public markets and further capitalize on the sales boost it's seen during the pandemic.
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Foxtrot plans 50 new stores and a larger format
The upscale convenience chain is set to enter New York City, Los Angeles and other cities, and is rolling out a new store model that's twice the size of its traditional shops.
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Stor.ai aims to take on Instacart with 'holistic e-commerce infrastructure'
The firm, which provides end-to-end e-commerce solutions, has formalized its partnership with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions to expand its capabilities and client base.
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Feeding America launches online grocery ordering system
The hunger relief group's OrderAhead platform lets food-insecure consumers place orders for pickup and delivery from local food banks and other sites.
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Instant delivery firm Jokr raises $170M
The funding boost comes just three months after launching operations and on the heels of its U.S. debut in June.
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Walmart introduces new premium private label wines
The Winemakers Selection Reserve series features five varietals from Argentina, Italy, France, California and New Zealand for $10.
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Albertsons adds Uber delivery to 1,200 stores
The tie-up extends the retailer’s availability on third-party marketplaces and marks Uber’s largest grocery expansion to date in the U.S.
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Dollar General debuts private label skincare line
Launched within its Believe Beauty brand, the products sell for $5 or less and expand on the dollar store's pursuit of a higher-income shopper.
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Delivery service FastAF expands into frozen
The company, which offers a curated selection of premium brands, plans to add products, like savory meals and snacks, to its new category in the coming weeks.
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Save Mart is sending shoppers to the movies
The California grocer has partnered with Fandango to offer movie rewards when customers purchase $25 worth of eligible products.
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C&S Wholesale Grocers to acquire Piggly Wiggly Midwest
The deal will add 84 franchisee stores and 14 Butera Market locations to C&S' supply network.
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South Asian food marketplace Quicklly launches organic Indian grocery subscription box
The new offering lets shoppers pick a minimum of $30 of fresh and nonperishable items as a one-time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly purchase.
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Deep DiveLabor shortage pressures grocers to take a hard look at worker benefits
Companies are offering hefty signing bonuses, but they also need to examine scheduling flexibility, advancement opportunities and other incentives, labor experts and retailers say.
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SpartanNash readies first micro-fulfillment center
The company will use the 55,000-square-foot facility to pick and pack online grocery orders for 24 West Michigan stores.
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Conventional grocers facing steep e-commerce competition, report finds
The findings from The Feedback Group show Amazon’s Whole Foods and Fresh banners as the top choices for people planning to grocery shop online more, while chains and independents scored near the bottom.
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Dollar General plans to hire 50K new employees amid blazing store growth
The retailer aims to add more than 1,000 stores this year as it looks to nearly double its already vast store footprint in the coming years.
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Giant Eagle aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
The company plans to invest $100 million toward the goal over the next 10 years and set an initial target of halving its emissions by 2030.
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Kroger banners in California, Georgia set new union contracts with pay increases
The agreements with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union locals cover more than 29,000 workers across roughly 270 stores.
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H-E-B, Publix and Aldi are top grocers for pickup service, report finds
The consumer experience study from Ipsos highlights the features shoppers value most in click-and-collect, like in-stock availability and easy-to-follow instructions.
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Kroger names new SVP of retail divisions
Valerie Jabbar, who currently oversees center store merchandising, will take over for Steve McKinney when he retires on Aug. 7.
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Sam's Club expands Scan & Go app with new Scan & Ship feature
The in-app tool also lets shoppers choose different colors and sizes that may not be available in the store.
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7-Eleven brings mobile checkout to 2.5K more stores
The convenience store chain now offers the frictionless shopping service in over 3,000 locations in 32 states.
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Amazon expands products sold under sustainable labeling program
The retailer’s Climate Pledge Friendly initiative, which lists more than 75,000 items, has added four more third-party certifications to its lineup.
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Food and beverage will lead online sales growth through 2024, Forrester says
The compound annual growth rate for the category over a five-year period will be an estimated 30%, the research firm noted.
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Hy-Vee appoints first chief medical officer
Dr. Daniel Fick will oversee the chain’s health initiatives and help launch new products and services.
