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Lidl US cuts corporate jobs across 3 business units
The layoffs come a little over a year after the discounter let go of roughly 200 workers stateside.
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Pardon the Disruption: Can discount retailers be stopped?
Walmart, Aldi and dollar stores are pushing full-service grocers to update the way they sell goods. Here are a few fresh ideas to stay ahead.
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Albertsons streamlines loyalty program
The grocer is simplifying the way shoppers can accumulate points and offering new ways for them to redeem.
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H-E-B bolsters presence in Dallas-Fort Worth region
The imminent opening of a location at the Alliance Town Center marks the Texas grocer’s first store in Fort Worth.
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Kroger to close 3 e-commerce facilities
The grocer said it will shutter one spoke warehouse in South Florida and two others in Texas in late May.
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The Friday Checkout: What Kroger’s soon-to-shutter facilities say about e-commerce competition
The three upcoming closures are in markets where the grocer doesn’t operate stores and strong regional chains hold sway.
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Trader Joe’s new grab-and-go store draws rebuke from national union
The company's Pronto shop in New York City replaces its former wine shop that closed down nearly two years ago.
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Tracking the development of Kroger’s automated e-commerce center network
A map of the grocer’s e-commerce fulfillment network with Ocado shows the upcoming closures and where the companies currently operate and plan to open facilities.
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Hy-Vee names new chief marketing officer
Former head of Saatchi & Saatchi X Jessica Hendrix will oversee the regional grocer’s marketing and retail media network.
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Instacart wants to be everywhere, from smart fridges to New York Times Cooking
The company is letting third parties integrate the functionality of Instacart inside their websites and apps.
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Trader Joe’s raises banana prices for the first time in more than 20 years
Nineteen cent bananas had become a staple at the beloved grocery chain. Now, individual bananas cost 23 cents, the company confirmed.
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Lidl grows its garden centers
The discounter is rolling out the concept in three phases this spring following a pilot in New York.
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Do Kroger and Albertsons need to revise their divestiture deal with C&S?
The grocery giants may need to rethink their plan to offload assets as they look to appease regulators with their proposed mega-merger, analysts say.
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H-E-B pharmacies to launch new blood testing technology
In partnership with Babson Diagnostics, the service aims to make it easier for people to do routine blood testing.
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How grocers are refining checkout tech
Retailers are experimenting with new techniques to make automated payment systems more convenient and less prone to theft.
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NGA urges Congress to scrutinize grocery supply chain disruptions
A new FTC report claiming large grocers used their size to consolidate market power prompted the trade group to call for hearings on Capitol Hill.
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On Special: How grocers are catching more seafood business
Shoppers who buy seafood during a trip to the grocery store spend twice as much on average than those who don't, according to a recent FMI report.
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Target doubles bonuses for salaried employees
The move comes as competitors, namely Walmart, sweeten their benefits.
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FMI appoints four new leaders
The trade association’s latest promotions include a new vice president of health and well-being and vice president of financial operations.
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Walmart expands supply chain transparency with 3rd milk-processing facility
The new owned-and-operated location will give the retailer control over its bottling and packaging process.
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Sprouts loyalty program looks to significantly boost first-party data collection
Set to pilot this summer, the specialty grocer’s loyalty program will operate on a points-based system and offer better insights into shopper behavior.
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The Friday Checkout: Grocers have leveraged inflation to drive profits, FTC says
Large food retailers have taken advantage of their size to consolidate their market power, the agency said in a report issued Thursday.
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Price Chopper/Market 32 looks to boost custom offers with expanded partnership
The supermarket operator is working with rewards technology provider Upside to build loyalty and boost sales.
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Save Mart partners with Flashfood
The tie-up marks the digital food waste company’s entrance into California and expands its efforts to offer EBT as a payment option.
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Walmart names new Neighborhood Market division head
Kyle Kinnard is changing roles within the retailer to replace Kelvin Buncum, who is retiring.
Updated March 20, 2024
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