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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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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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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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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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Walmart modifies holiday meal deal
The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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