Corporate Operations: Page 104


  • Cub Foods adds agency of record for digital marketing

    This is the first time that the Minnesota-based retailer has retained an outside agency to lead its digital marketing efforts. 

    By Lauren Manning • June 2, 2020
  • Meisterdish grab-and-go meal kits
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    In-store meal kits are poised for a rebound

    The format could yet prove its value as people continue to cook at home during the pandemic and new models emerge.

    By Jessica Dumont • June 1, 2020
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.

    By Grocery Dive staff
  • Bi-Lo adds delivery service to most stores through Instacart

    Instacart will fulfill online delivery orders at more than 70 locations operated by the southeastern grocery chain.

    By June 1, 2020
  • Target, Walmart and other stores damaged during protests

    Grocers including Kroger, Cub Foods and Vons also had locations damaged over the weekend as looting and protests roiled cities across the U.S.

    By Krishna Thakker • June 1, 2020
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    Costco will revive store sampling this summer

    The club retailer, which saw U.S. store traffic decline 2% in Q3, hopes to spur shopper interest by bringing back fundamental parts of its store experience.

    By May 29, 2020
  • Why the pandemic was a windfall for (some) dollar stores

    Sales and profit growth at Dollar General were explosive as customers stocked up and stayed close to home during the pandemic. 

    By Ben Unglesbee • May 29, 2020
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    Whole Foods, King Soopers top rankings of plant-based food sellers

    According to a report from The Good Food Institute, the two companies had the best overall rankings across all categories, including product assortment, merchandising and marketing.

    By Krishna Thakker • May 29, 2020
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    Stop & Shop extends 10% pay increase

    The supermarket chain said it will continue offering the extra pay to workers through July 4.

    By May 29, 2020
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    Southeastern Grocers to open 8 Winn-Dixie stores in Florida

    Four former Lucky's Markets and four Earth Fare locations will be converted to the southern grocery banner, with grand openings planned for later this year.

    By Jessica Dumont • May 28, 2020
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    Aldi expands curbside grocery pickup to 600 stores

    As shoppers continue to adopt click-and-collect, the discount grocer plans to roll out the service to locations in 35 states by the end of July.

    By May 28, 2020
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    Lidl opens 100th US store in Atlanta suburb

    Nearly three years after entering the U.S., the discount food retailer is behind the pace it initially envisioned but quickly adjusting and ramping up its operations.

    By May 28, 2020
  • Shipt launches Shipt 4 Work program
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    Grocery delivery growth is flattening, survey reveals

    The percentage of U.S. consumers who said they're using delivery more than before remained the same between mid-April to mid-May, while restaurant takeout and delivery frequencies both increased, according to Gallup.

    By Krishna Thakker , May 28, 2020
  • Wegmans adjusts approach to opening stores

    The chain confirmed it will open three previously announced stores this year but said it will offer a “targeted timeframe” and avoid grand-opening events.

    By May 27, 2020
  • Walmart grocery pickup for high-risk shoppers
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    Online grocery shoppers favor Walmart during pandemic, survey shows

    The company’s extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores is a key factor in its broad appeal to e-commerce customers.

    By May 27, 2020
  • Deep Dive

    6 strategies for grocers preparing for the new e-commerce future

    Retail experts share insights into how food retailers can retool their online operations in response to the pandemic.

    By , May 26, 2020
  • Ahold Delhaize appoints Ira Kress as president of Giant Food
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    Giant Food formally names Ira Kress as president

    The 36-year company veteran, who was named interim president last June, has worked across departments including retail, human resources, training and labor relations.

    By Jessica Dumont • May 26, 2020
  • Kroger launches free telenutrition service

    The grocer is offering shoppers personalized assistance in developing healthy shopping lists.

    By May 22, 2020
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    Target
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    Target resumes grocery pickup pilot

    The retailer had paused the rollout of fresh, frozen and refrigerated grocery items to its Drive Up program back in March when the pandemic hit.

    By May 21, 2020
  • Kroger has hired 100,000 new associates
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    UFCW calls on retailers to reinstate hazard pay

    The union noted that at least 68 grocery workers from companies it represents have died from COVID-19 and at least 10,000 have been sickened by or exposed to the virus.

    By Krishna Thakker • May 21, 2020
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    Albertsons
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    Albertsons sells minority stake to private equity firm for $1.75B

    Apollo Global Management, which also owns Smart & Final, will acquire 17.5% of the IPO-bound grocer’s shares.

    By May 21, 2020
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    Consumers place a high level of trust in food during pandemic, survey says

    The International Food Information Council found that most are confident in food safety as they buy more packaged food and believe manufacturers will continue to meet their needs.

    By Megan Poinski • May 21, 2020
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    Alltown Fresh rolls out food crates, prep kits

    The New England convenience store chain is offering a suite of contactless shopping options for shoppers.

    By Jessica Dumont • May 20, 2020
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    Giant Eagle hosts virtual cooking demos with celebrity chefs

    The grocer has integrated online shopping links and product integrations into the series to nudge shoppers from inspiration to purchasing.

    By Krishna Thakker • May 20, 2020
  • Target's 141% digital growth during pandemic pushes sales and costs up

    A booming top line masks the volatility in the retailer's business as the pandemic forced extreme changes on an incredibly short timeline. 

    By Ben Unglesbee • May 20, 2020
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    Walmart nixes Jet as pandemic shopping pushes digital sales up 74%

    Costs and sales surged as the COVID-19 crisis brought "the broadest set of challenges we've ever seen globally" to the retail giant during Q1.

    By Ben Unglesbee • May 19, 2020