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7-Eleven plucks Albertsons exec to spearhead fresh food operations
Brandon Brown has been tasked with leading some of the programs that the retailer is banking on to improve its performance in North America.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Target cuts prices on 2K items for the holiday season
It’s the second time in less than six months that the retailer has lowered prices. By the end of the year, the company said it will have reduced prices on 10,000 items.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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What grocery CEOs earned in 2023
The top executives of the largest publicly traded grocery retailers in the U.S. all took home multimillion-dollar pay packages last year, with several raking in more than $10 million.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Grocery e-commerce soars in September as delivery posts another strong showing
Delivery sales were up 50% last month, to $3.9 billion, but pickup also recorded respectable growth, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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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.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Walmart modifies holiday meal deal
The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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ColumnThe 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.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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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.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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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.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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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.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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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.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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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.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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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.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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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.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Automated-checkout company Grabango shuts down
The tech company, which made a significant reduction in its workforce last year, was unable to secure the funding it needed to continue operating, a spokesperson said.
By Brett Dworski , Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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How Weis Markets is getting an e-commerce boost with Amazon
The East Coast grocer was initially skeptical about linking with the online giant, but has reaped benefits including expanding its reach to more metro areas, the company’s CIO said.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Wakefern names former Save Mart exec as GVP of fresh
Mark Van Buskirk brings more than 35 years of grocery experience, including at Albertsons and convenience store chain Jacksons Food Stores, to his new role.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Save A Lot
Save A Lot appoints new chief operating officer
Bill Mayo, who joined the company earlier this year, is taking on additional responsibilities following Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Trey Johnson’s retirement.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Kroger gives its membership program a streaming boost
The grocery company now lets Kroger Plus members choose between a Disney+, Hulu or ESPN+ subscription.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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The Save Mart Companies exits distribution business, links with C&S
The regional grocer said it is closing two distribution centers this fall as it looks to “maximize supply chain efficiencies” in a competitive environment.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Lidl to relaunch its brand in the US
The German discount grocer plans to launch a marketing campaign on Oct. 16 aimed at boosting the chain’s name recognition with shoppers on this side of the Atlantic.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Sam’s Club to open location without checkout stations
Shoppers at the digitally focused store, due to open next week in Grapevine, Texas, will need to use the retailer’s Scan & Go app to make purchases.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Albertsons’ retail media arm adds 3 new executives
The new hires come as the grocery company continues to forge ahead with its retail media capabilities and reach.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 8, 2024
