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Shoppers are unhappy with grocers' performance as pandemic plods on: report
Only 36% of respondents in the U.S. said they feel stores are doing a "good job" responding to the pandemic, down from 50% in February, according to a consumer study by Dunnhumby.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Whole Foods expanding $10 delivery fee nationwide
The add-on will take effect on Oct. 25 and comes less than a month after the grocer began piloting the charge in several cities.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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Retail groups ask for 3 months to get ready for vaccine mandate
Two leading industry groups outlined questions and potential difficulties retailers have around the Biden administration's vaccination rules.
By Ben Unglesbee , Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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Costco is reinstating purchase limits on some items
Amid soaring quarterly sales, the club retailer said it's limiting the amount of toilet paper, bottled water and other products members can buy as supply chain challenges mount.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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PCC introduces new approach to food bank donations
The co-op set up accounts through its distributor, United Natural Foods, Inc., for the grocer's 17 food bank partners to directly place orders using donated funds.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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DoorDash moves deeper into grocery
The company is testing its new DoubleDash service with Albertsons and has launched an on-demand alcohol service that includes delivery from grocery stores.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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How Shipt aims to boost membership
The delivery company is focusing on its selection of retailers, personalized offerings and the high-touch service provided by its personal shoppers to differentiate itself, CEO Kelly Caruso said in an interview.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Hy-Vee looks to hire 2K pharmacy technicians
The grocer has also launched an apprenticeship program to train pharmacy technicians how to administer vaccinations.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Kroger is once again requiring all employees to wear masks
The grocer relaxed its policy for workers over the summer but is reimplementing it as the delta variant continues to spread in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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H-E-B opens jewelry outlet
The Texas grocer has debuted a James Avery Artisan Jewelry store-within-a-store, with plans for two more this year.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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FMI: 80% of food retailers say hiring issues are hurting business
Despite boosting worker incentives, food retailers saw an overall turnover rate of 58% last year, up from 40% in 2019, the trade group found.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Deep DiveInside Hy-Vee's 'reimagined' physical-meets-digital store
Located in an up-and-coming northwest suburb of Des Moines, Iowa, the festive prototype features a lineup of new departments and partnerships, with digital touchpoints woven throughout.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Sam's Club boosts minimum wage to $15 in bid to win more workers
The move makes the warehouse retailer's starting pay slightly higher than that of its parent company, Walmart.
By Maria Monteros • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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UNFI promotes company veteran to new chief customer role
Steve Dietz, who has headed the grocery retailer and distributor's Pacific operations since 2018, will assume responsibility for sales efforts across all of its regions on Oct. 1.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Kroger touts the strength of its omnichannel shopping ecosystem
Digital sales were down 13% during the second financial quarter, but the majority of those customers continued to shop in the company's stores, said CEO Rodney McMullen.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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E-grocer Weee names Walmart, Grocery Outlet vets among executive hires
The newly appointed vice presidents arrive at a time when the online grocer is ramping up for a public listing.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • UPDATED: Sept. 21, 2021 at 3:43 p.m. -
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Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine
The requirements will impact some 80 million workers, in addition to many working for the government and federal contractors, the White House said.
By Ryan Golden • UPDATED: Sept. 10, 2021 at 9:19 a.m. -
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Gorillas appoints executives to fuel new growth stage
With the arrival of its CFO and COO, the instant delivery company is positioning itself as a seasoned competitor in an industry full of upstarts.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 09, 2021 -
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Amazon is bringing cashierless tech to Whole Foods
The specialty grocer plans to open a location in Washington, D.C., and one in Sherman Oaks, California, equipped with the Just Walk Out system.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 08, 2021 -
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Publix is bound for the Bluegrass State
The grocer will open its first location in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2023, marking its eighth state of operation.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 08, 2021 -
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Save A Lot sells 32 stores, converting them to local ownership
The stores located in the greater Cleveland, Chicago and Milwaukee areas are slated for remodeling next year to reflect the discount grocer's updated branding.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 08, 2021 -
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Hy-Vee adding hybrid eyewear kiosks at select stores
The first one will be located at the grocer's upcoming store in Grimes, Iowa, as part of a partnership with online retailer Pair Eyewear.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 07, 2021 -
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Dollar General reaches goal of hiring 50K workers, looks to add more
The discount retailer is offering a $5,000 signing bonus to people who accept positions as drivers for DG Private Fleet, its trucking division.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 02, 2021 -
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Hy-Vee adds child care assistance as employee perk
The grocer’s eligible associates can find in-home providers through WeeCare.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 02, 2021 -
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Walmart expands Instacart pilot to New York City
The retailer will use its stores near the city to fulfill orders for customers in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 01, 2021
