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Kroger's Ocado strategy is misguided, firm says
Jefferies analysts said each Ocado shed could take about four years to turn a profit and return limited market share gains.
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Walmart's topsy-turvy week ends with the exit of US chief
The leader of the retailer's domestic turnaround is handing his role to Sam's Club's John Furner while Walmart's digital business goes through a sharp pivot.
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The Fresh Market enhances executive team with new chief merchandising officer
The North Carolina-based specialty grocer has hired Dan Portnoy to lead the team's product development and marketing initiatives.
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Whole Foods to test robot barista
The cutting-edge coffee maker, which will open inside a Houston store next month, features an order-ahead app and in-store kiosks.
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Power shutoff in California leaves grocery stores in the dark
Dozens of grocers, including Raley's, try to stay open as they face up to five days of outages as PG&E cuts power to mitigate fire risk.
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Private label sales growing four times faster than national brands
A looming recession will only fortify store brands at a time when mass merchants and grocers have upped their game, says Coresight Research.
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Major chains face animal welfare and labor rights allegations
PETA and Oxfam America are taking aim at several retailers based on undercover footage and research depicting unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
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Lidl to offer medical benefits to all part-time US employees
The perk goes into effect next year and represents a $9 million investment across its more than 70 stores.
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Report: Publix, Costco and Kroger drive sales for Instacart
Strong sales from the major retailers have kept Instacart from hitting a post-Whole Foods partnership slump, according to Edison Trends.
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Meijer gets into the micro-fulfillment game
The supercenter retailer is currently installing an e-commerce fulfillment facility in partnership with supply chain firm Dematic.
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Natural Grocers upgrades meat and seafood
The refreshed counters will include a new labeling system and offer high-quality, exotic meats and seafood including yak, ostrich and mahi-mahi.
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Giant casts a wider net with new rewards program
The grocer's Choice Rewards program builds on its popular Gas Extra Rewards program to offer shoppers more ways to redeem points.
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Deep Dive5 grocers embracing technology around the globe
Companies worldwide are working diligently to streamline shopping and create a better customer experience.
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Kroger to drop e-cigarettes
The evolving public debate regarding e-cigarettes' safety and an increasingly complex regulatory environment sparked the retailer's decision.
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Booksmart: Smart & Final links up with California State PTA
The Los Angeles-based retailer will become the first-ever grocery partner for the organization and its more than 730,000 members.
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Hy-Vee releases findings from data breach investigation
The company began looking into the issue following suspicious activity on payment systems at its fuel stations and restaurants in July.
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Why retailers should target Latino shoppers with pork promos
These consumers, who represent almost $1.7 trillion in purchasing power, may gravitate to other protein sources if they can't get appropriate products for their traditional recipes, according to a report from the National Pork Board.
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Imperfect Foods reinvents itself in New York City
Previously known as Imperfect Produce, the subscription box retailer is entering one of the toughest grocery e-commerce markets.
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Online grocers dive deeper into personalization
Hungryroot wants to improve its product curation, while Move plans to build stores and assign each of its e-commerce customers a personal shopper.
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Tesco invests in checkout-free startup Trigo
The retailer is also testing the firm's technology in a 3,000-square-foot store located at its headquarters in the U.K.
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Schnucks to end tobacco sales
To help customers quit smoking, the retailer will offer double rewards starting this month on all of its over-the-counter smoking cessation products.
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Deep DiveHow grocers can get smart with coupons
Shoppers are still embracing them, and an effective strategy requires an intelligent mix of both print and digital promotions, experts say.
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Kroger laying off hundreds of managers nationwide
The news comes as the retailer focuses on alternative revenue and cutting $1 billion in annual expenses.
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Walmart waives grocery delivery fees through October
Customers can use the promotion, which requires a $50 minimum purchase, as many times as they want through October 31.
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Inside the store: Save Mart's flagship in central California
The prototype will feature a new in-store restaurant, farmstand-style produce department, house-smoked meats and a team of specialists in store departments.
