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    Inside the Store: Sam’s Club unveils its store of the future

    Shoppers must use Scan & Go at the newly opened Dallas-area location, which boasts a large sushi island, pizza-making robot and more e-commerce fulfillment tools.

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    Courtesy of Whole Foods Market
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    Amazon pilots small-format grocery concept

    The test store in Chicago is meant for quick fill-in grocery runs and aims to reduce the number of retailers shoppers have to visit to complete shopping trips.

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    Courtesy of Hy-Vee and VusionGroup
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    Hy-Vee president to step down

    Donna Tweeten, the first woman to serve in the leadership role in the grocer’s history, will retire in mid-January.

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    Retrieved from Lidl on October 18, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Surprise! Lidl isn’t a magic shop.

    Less than 60% of shoppers surveyed by the discounter in its U.S. markets knew it was a grocer. New branding featuring some clever wordplay aims to change that.

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    Courtesy of Walmart
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    Walmart modifies holiday meal deal

    The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.

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    Courtesy of Walmart
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    How grocers’ private brands can better appeal to Gen Z

    Digital marketing and fresh foods innovation are key to drawing in younger consumers, according to new research.

  • Exterior of Save A Lot's newly launched Ahorra Mucho concept
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    Retrieved from Business Wire.
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    Save A Lot debuts Hispanic grocery store concept

    The discounter plans to run the location as a test-and-learn facility in hopes of launching more Hispanic grocery specific locations in partnership with Leevers Supermarkets.

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    Instacart names Uber exec as chief technology officer

    Anirban Kundu is joining the grocery technology company after most recently serving as vice president and head of engineering at its rival. 

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    Retrieved from PR Newswire.
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    Sprouts looks to cut carbon dioxide emissions, food waste with expanded tie-up

    The specialty grocer is forecasting sustainability boosts over the next 12 months after bringing IFCO’s reusable packaging containers to all of its distribution centers earlier this year.

  • A photo of the wall inside of a store, seen over the top of several shelving units. Signs on the wall say "Refresh" and "Recharge by Gelson's."
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    Courtesy of Gelson's Market
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    Gelson’s debuts ‘premium’ c-store banner

    The Southern California grocer’s first ReCharge site offers 40 car chargers and a store that’s designed for customers to dine and browse.

  • A man stands with a shopping cart in front of a grocery store meat aisle
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    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
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    Chicken processor recalls nearly 12M pounds of meat over listeria concerns

    Private brand products from Trader Joe’s, Kroger and Amazon Fresh are included in the USDA’s 342-page recall list.

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    Courtesy of Save A Lot
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    Save A Lot launches first-ever loyalty program

    Shoppers can redeem points for free products and access deals through the mobile app while individual stores can customize the app with local offers.

  • Overhead view of a big, festive dinner with a roasted chicken and various side dishes.
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    AnastasiaNurullina via Getty Images
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    Aldi’s Thanksgiving basket to feed 10 people for less than $47

    This year’s deal includes a Butterball turkey and numerous staple side dishes and ingredients.

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    Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues

    Several large beverage companies, seeing losses in their wine operations, have turned to premium offerings to cater to a more niche audience willing to pay more.

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    Wakefern buys specialty food brand Di Bruno Bros.

    The regional grocery cooperative now owns the portfolio of Italian and European products, which are distributed nationally.

  • Exterior of Washington, D.C., Safeway store at 415 14th Street, SE, on Aug. 11, 2020. Store opened Aug. 12, 2020.
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    Albertsons records modest revenue gain in Q2, but profitability falls

    The supermarket operator posted same-stores sales growth of 2.5% during the period, while net income slipped 45%.

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    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
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    How grocers are jockeying for position in an age of rapid change

    The annual Groceryshop conference spotlighted the forces redefining how retailers, tech companies and customers approach grocery shopping.

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    Courtesy of SpartanNash
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    SpartanNash to buy regional grocer Fresh Encounter

    The acquisition of the grocer’s 49 stores across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky grows SpartanNash’s store portfolio by a third.

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    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
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    4 key takeaways from Groceryshop 2024

    The annual show centered on ways grocers can serve shoppers in an era where people have more choices than ever before — and remain sharply focused on saving money.

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    Retrieved from Fareway on October 14, 2024
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    Fareway launches premium grocery brand Truly Yours

    The Midwestern grocer is the latest industry player to focus on indulgence with its new private label line.

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    Walmart names chief growth officer to head up new business group

    Seth Dallaire is now leading an expanded division as the company transitions toward a focus on omnichannel retailing.

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    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
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    USDA prepared to issue subpoenas in beef price-gouging investigation

    The department is exploring the impact of food system consolidation as it looks to "more vigorously enforce" competition rules in the meat and grocery industries.

  • A person in front of shopping cart scanners in a store
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    Courtesy of Sam's Club
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    The Friday Checkout: Club stores are doing more to stand out

    Sam’s Club is opening a checkout-free store near Dallas while Costco is lowering prices on key items under its Kirkland Signature brand.

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    Courtesy of Stop & Shop
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    Stop & Shop cuts prices on thousands of products in Rhode Island

    The East Coast supermarket chain is also adding kiosks to stores that will allow customers to print coupons and activate deals.

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    Courtesy of Caroline Medeiros
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    Stop & Shop pressed on pricing by 4 Democratic lawmakers

     The politicians’ letter to Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller asked for an explanation on pricing discrepancies between Massachusetts locations.

    Updated Oct. 11, 2024