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Meijer prepares to open fourth small-format supermarket
Rivertown Market, a 42,000-square-foot location in Detroit's East Jefferson Corridor set to open Oct. 6, will feature a "vast assortment" of fresh and prepared foods.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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Hy-Vee is embracing one-stop shopping and showrooms
The retailer will introduce fitness equipment showrooms in several stores this year, continuing its push into non-grocery products and services.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 09, 2021 -
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Southeastern Grocers opens stand-alone liquor store concept
The new format, called WDs Wine, Beer & Liquor, marks the first alcohol-focused location for the grocery chain.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 03, 2021 -
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Why Schnucks built a scaled-down supermarket
The company's new "Schnucks Fresh" store in Jasper, Indiana, reflects a push by grocers to open more small stores that are customized to their markets.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 01, 2021 -
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Publix touts improved energy efficiency with new GreenWise Market
The new store in Tampa, Florida, uses a link to a centralized water-chilling facility to improve the efficiency of its refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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5 grocers planning smaller formats
As a number of retailers look to shrink the sizes of new stores, several are making fresh foods a focal point.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Presidente Supermarkets expanding fleet, rolling out new wholesale format
The Hispanic-owned grocery chain is on track to open seven stores and a new warehouse concept in Florida by the end of this year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Lowes Foods to open entertainment-focused concept store
The grocer says the new small-format location in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area will be more of a food hall than a conventional grocery spot.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Foxtrot launches nationwide shipping service as it prepares for growth
The upscale convenience store chain's new Foxtrot Anywhere service offers a range of popular items from the retailer's stores as well as gift boxes stocked with food, wine and other goods.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Inmar IntelligenceGrocers' best omnichannel bet is blurring the lines between in-store and online
What if grocers could blend the treasure trove of target-rich online insight with the in-store experience?
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Grocers tap into new offerings to boost alcohol sales
Hy-Vee is launching a standalone store format called Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits, while Schnuck Markets has debuted a wine club linked with its rewards program.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 06, 2021 -
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Aisles Abroad: Inside Alibaba's digital-first club store
Store X is the online retailer's answer to Costco in a format that has caught fire in China as incomes rise and consumers look for new shopping experiences.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 03, 2021 -
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Conventional grocers facing steep e-commerce competition, report finds
The findings from The Feedback Group show Amazon’s Whole Foods and Fresh banners as the top choices for people planning to grocery shop online more, while chains and independents scored near the bottom.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 16, 2021 -
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Dollar General plans to hire 50K new employees amid blazing store growth
The retailer aims to add more than 1,000 stores this year as it looks to nearly double its already vast store footprint in the coming years.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 15, 2021 -
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Save A Lot accelerates store remodel efforts
The discount operator plans to update more than a third of its stores this year and all 1,000 stores by 2024.
By Jeff Wells • July 09, 2021 -
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Gopuff is hiring over 100 employees to back ghost kitchens operation
Job listings, which include line cooks, kitchen leads and district managers across at least six states, indicate the company is preparing to deliver fresh-made foods.
By Julie Littman • July 09, 2021 -
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Bashas' to open ninth store serving Navajo Nation
The grocery chain plans to replace a City Market location in Shiprock, New Mexico, with its Diné Market concept.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 08, 2021 -
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Inside Natural Grocers' hydroponic produce container
The grocer's first foray in the futuristic farming technology, GardenBox, grows 4,000 lettuce heads per month and sits just steps away from a Colorado store's produce department.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 07, 2021 -
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Klaus Gehrig, head of Lidl's parent company, steps down
The Schwarz Group CEO abruptly resigned last week after a disagreement with the company’s owner.
By Jeff Wells • July 06, 2021 -
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Raley's names new head of technology
The California chain also appointed a new vice president of operations as it elevated two longtime employees into top executive positions.
By Jeff Wells • June 30, 2021 -
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Robomart launches two mobile market formats in California
The store-hailing startup's Snacks and Pharmacy vans are now roaming the streets of West Hollywood, with a Grocery version on the way.
By Jeff Wells • June 28, 2021 -
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Dom's Kitchen & Market is a 'Last Dance' for former Mariano's executives
Bob Mariano and Don Fitzgerald, who formerly led the iconic Chicagoland chain, have opened another store that pushes against the boundaries of traditional grocery.
By Jeff Wells • June 16, 2021 -
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10-minute grocery delivery is coming to the US
Germany-based Gorillas said Monday it will launch its digital storefront in New York City on May 30 before expanding to other cities.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2021 -
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Amazon phases out Go Grocery
A little over a year after launching the store format, the retailer says it wants to "simplify the experience" for shoppers.
By Jeff Wells • May 19, 2021 -
The Giant Company deepens roots in Philadelphia with planned new stores
The Pennsylvania-based grocer aims to open four locations by 2023 in the city where it recently planted its new flagship store.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 11, 2021
