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Wakefern to close 62 ShopRite pharmacies amid stifling competition
The cooperative plans to transfer prescription files at the affected stores to nearby CVS locations.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Stop & Shop to host virtual 'homegating' for Super Bowl
The grocer's e-commerce site features exclusive recipes from a Top Chef runner-up and a playlist curated by retired New England Patriots player Troy Brown.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Walmart positions itself as key COVID-19 vaccine provider for rural America
The retailer said it will be able to deliver as many as 13 million doses per month when supplies allow.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Kroger, Ocado to open automated fulfillment center in Phoenix
The facility will have digital and robotic capabilities designed to serve grocery delivery demand across the Southwest region, according to the companies.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Giant joins EPA's GreenChill program to curb refrigerant emissions
By enrolling in the program, the grocer is pledging to convert, fix or replace leaking commercial refrigerators across its operations.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 22, 2021 -
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Instacart's mass layoffs reflect shifting operations in grocery pickup
The terminations of nearly 1,900 in-store shoppers come as grocers like Kroger are relying more on their own workers to fulfill orders.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Imperfect Foods
Imperfect Foods continues to move mainstream
The e-grocer announced $95 million in new funding along with an expansion into personal care products.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers launches IPO
Company stakeholders aim to sell 8.9 million shares of common stock at an anticipated price of between $14 and $16 a share.
By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • UPDATED: Jan. 21, 2021 at 8:42 a.m. -
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Lidl will pay $200 to workers who get COVID-19 vaccine
The grocery chain is the latest to provide stipends to workers who elect to get vaccinated.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Jessica Dumont
Grocery Outlet adds two members to board as it eyes long-term growth
The new directors include the chief marketing officer of an artificial intelligence firm and a former top-level CPG executive.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Meijer seeks out local Midwestern suppliers for summit event
The "Lift Local Supplier Event" will invite businesses across the Midwest to pitch their products virtually on April 1.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Weis Markets picks K-VA-T executive as new CFO
Michael T. Lockard, who has also worked as a financial executive at Walmart and UPS, will join the company in March.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Costco is testing curbside pickup
After years of resisting the popular service, the club retailer is now offering it at three stores in New Mexico.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Retrieved from Jackson Whole Grocer on January 20, 2021
Whole Foods to enter Wyoming with Jackson Whole Grocer purchase
The acquisition of the family owned store is slated to close later this year.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Giant Company
Giant offers up 'Choice' e-commerce subscription
The program, which costs $98 per year, is the latest example of a retailer trying to boost e-commerce loyalty with a membership offer.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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UNFI names FedEx veteran to board of directors
Gloria Boyland spent more than 15 years at the delivery company and also worked in various leadership positions at GE Capital.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Schnucks debuts 'restaurant quality' prepared meal line
Selections will rotate on a bi-monthly basis around seasonal themes and cuisine types like barbecue, comfort foods and healthy offerings.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 19, 2021 -
Aldi will offer clinics to help workers get their COVID-19 vaccine
The discount grocer plans to set up vaccination sites at its warehouses and offices and provide stipends to incentivize hourly workers to get inoculated.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Kroger is testing a smart cart in Cincinnati
Shoppers can skip the checkout line by using the KroGO branded carts to scan, weigh and pay for items.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2021 -
Instacart, Trader Joe's to provide stipends for workers taking time off to get vaccinated
Rather than requiring vaccinations, grocery companies are so far focused on providing encouragement and making it easier for workers to get the shots.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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Biden calls on grocers to give workers retroactive hazard pay
The president-elect's urging puts additional pressure on retailers to revive the bonus pay programs they introduced early on in the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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2021 brings minimum wage hikes in more than 50 states, localities
The changes reflect continued momentum for wage increases at the state and local level, particularly among major U.S. cities.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2021 -
Walmart e-commerce chief Marc Lore to retire
Digital sales at the retail giant have boomed, but the executive's trajectory through the company hasn't followed a straight line.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 15, 2021 -
Thrive Market
Online grocers turn to expanded services, assortment to capitalize on pandemic growth
Thrive Market is now profitable and has more than 1 million paid members, while Boxed is moving into digital advertising and a third-party marketplace.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Meal delivery continues to grow as 'chef-to-consumer' provider nets new funding
New York-based CookUnity, which offers meals prepared by "top culinary talent," has raised $15.5 million in Series A funding as it aims to expand across North America.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 14, 2021
