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Walmart's ASDA sale hits a roadblock
U.K regulators issued a warning over the deal, citing competitive concerns, while Walmart and Sainsbury criticized the decision as out of touch with the current retail landscape.
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SponsoredGetSwift's farm-to-table, scheduling tech deals solidify its last-mile offering
As more companies look to improve their delivery operations, they have found that they also need staffing solutions such as scheduling to go along with it.
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Boxed CEO sees 2019 as a 'breakout year'
From warehouse technology to a greater focus on fresh foods, Chieh Huang says he wants to balance legacy strengths with emerging business opportunities.
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Wegmans enacts two-week price cuts to help SNAP recipients
The grocer is discounting staple items as the ripple effects of the government shutdown create a gap in benefits.
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Delivery mobile app market to hit $16.6B in 2023, report says
Allied Market Research predicts that the global segment is expected to grow at an annual rate of close to 30%, driven by rising internet penetration, standard of living and mobile usage.
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WinCo set to debut in Montana
The discount chain will open locations in Helena and Billings next month, expanding its presence to 10 states throughout the western U.S.
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Kroger announces 2 more Ocado sites
The grocer plans to build its second and third automated warehouses in the Mid-Atlantic and central Florida.
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Walmart e-commerce sales grow 43%
The big-box retailer is seeing more customers using its online grocery services and larger basket sizes.
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Costco explores farming prospects in Hawaii
Setting up shop on the island state would help the retailer cut down on import costs while providing a greater range of local food products, but farmers may not welcome corporate-scale competition.
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Insurance company pilots meal delivery program
Blue Cross Blue Shield hopes to take the guesswork and obstacles out of using food as medicine, as well as help tackle the accessibility of healthy food.
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Amazon Go secures space in the heart of London
The retailer has closed the deal on its first location outside of the U.S., bringing its cashier-free store to compete against Tesco and Sainsbury's.
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Pathmark poised for a comeback with new Brooklyn store
New owner PSK Supermarkets, which purchased the Pathmark name in 2016, will open the location in late March or early April.
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Jet to sell direct from NYC's Fulton Fish Market
The retailer hopes to take on FreshDirect and Amazon by offering local, sustainably sourced seafood with same-day delivery.
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Kroger seeks its first creative agency
The grocer has sent out a request for information to various creative houses as it looks to disrupt its marketing approach.
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OpinionHow to leapfrog Amazon in food
Amazon's strategic challenges in experience, private brands and its overall food proposition spell opportunity for competitors, writes Pete Killian of Vivaldi.
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Retailers can't be 'complacent' around hard discounters, report says
Aldi and Lidl are slowly but surely stealing sales from traditional grocers and seeing increasing advocacy from shoppers, according to Bain & Company.
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Grocers aim to capture more advertising dollars from CPGs
As low-margin supermarkets continue to invest in store technology and e-commerce, ad sales leveraging the data they collect can be a vital source of revenue.
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Kroger launches mobile payment platform
Kroger Pay will roll out nationwide this year along with a new debit card under the grocer's Rewards program.
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Whole Foods has raised prices, but it's not the only one
The retailer's lower-price positioning took a hit as it faces rising manufacturer costs and expiring promotional contracts.
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Gen Z consumers want healthier, more convenient food
Those born between 1995 and 2010 have helped move food culture from three sit-down meals a day to several snacks, according to a Packaged Facts report.
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Q&AHy-Vee's CEO on growing and experimenting in the Midwest
Randy Edeker talks about e-commerce, the company's latest store formats and the pricing pressure Walmart and Aldi are putting on its small-town locations.
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How brick-and-mortar nonprofit grocers combat food deserts
These smaller retailers often rely on government grants, donations, volunteer time and membership fees to keep their businesses running.
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Walmart and Deliv terminate grocery delivery partnership: report
The deal ended because of low order volumes and lengthy fulfillment times that kept drivers waiting 40 minutes or more, according to Reuters.
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Nuro secures $940 million in new funding
The autonomous vehicle maker, which partnered with Kroger last summer, plans to target additional markets, forge new partnerships and expand its fleet.
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E-tailer Public Goods moves into grocery
The membership-only retailer, which began by offering clean personal care products, now has a healthy food category.
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