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Amazon Fresh looks to hire 1,500 in Chicagoland
The retailer will cross-train workers across four area stores as its brick-and-mortar grocery expansion plan comes further into focus.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Southeastern Grocers formalizes plans to go public as it zeroes in on Winn-Dixie
The grocer is on track to operate 87% of its locations under the Winn-Dixie banner when its store sales are complete.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Lidl installs hospital-grade air filters in stores
The company will upgrade its ventilation systems to MERV 13 grade in all of its U.S. stores in an effort to stem coronavirus transmission and appeal to safety-conscious shoppers.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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Target gives frontline workers $70M in bonuses ahead of holidays
The retailer is paying $200 to employees as they face an unprecedented and likely stressful shopping season haunted by the coronavirus pandemic.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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Albertsons' digital sales remain sky-high in Q2
Sales in the channel grew 243%, driven by a more than 1,000% increase in pickup. The grocer is also stepping up investments in micro-fulfillment centers, with four under construction to go with two now in operation.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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Instacart brings in Silicon Valley veterans to oversee HR and product development
The e-commerce company has recruited executives from LinkedIn and YouTube to fill top positions as it continues to expand.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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Meijer introduces third small-format grocery store
Capital City Market, which opened Wednesday in Lansing, Michigan, mimics the open-air, market-style feel of Meijer's other small-concept stores in the state.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 16, 2020 -
Sprouts sharpens efforts to combat hunger as it donates $1.6M
The specialty grocer's charitable foundation has made some key adjustments to help organizations distribute more emergency food supplies during the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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Grocery sales barely budge in September as pandemic-driven surge continues to ebb
Sales have been in a holding pattern in recent months as spending at food retailers becomes more predictable.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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ShopRite's new store-within-a-store makes fresh meals a core category
The grocer's "Fresh to Table" program pulls together grab-and-go, ready-to-heat and fresh meal assembly offers into a one-stop department.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 15, 2020 -
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Publix teams up with land-based salmon farm to further sustainable seafood efforts
The new aquaculture collaboration with Atlantic Sapphire offers a local option for fish that's frequently imported.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Oct. 15, 2020 -
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Kroger adds more than 50 new items to plant-based brand
The grocer has launched a new line of plant-based "Chick'n" patties and plans to sell more than 75 plant-based foods under its Simple Truth brand by the end of 2020.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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Southeastern Grocers to add four Winn-Dixie stores across Florida
Each location is designed with a “specialized approach” to consumers’ tastes, with expanded organic, natural and gluten-free options.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 13, 2020 -
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Kroger's newest tool turns photos into recipes via Twitter
The grocer is pitching the AI-based service, known as Chefbot, as a way to lower food waste.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 13, 2020 -
GoPuff raises $380M for expansion, names C-suite execs
Former Lowe's CMO Jocelyn Wong joins as chief customer officer, suggesting the delivery service has big goals as a distribution channel for impulse items.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 12, 2020 -
Earth Fare has opened 13 stores in less than 4 months
After closing in bankruptcy earlier this year, the Earth Fare grocery chain has gradually been resurrected under new ownership.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 12, 2020 -
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Whole Foods opens Ideal Market store in Denver
Named after the Boulder, Colorado-based brand acquired by Whole Foods, the 22,500-square-foot store includes a beauty boutique and "bottle bar" filled with local products.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 9, 2020 -
Amazon inks deal to buy stake in SpartanNash
The arrangement grants Amazon the right to buy up to 15% of SpartanNash's shares, which would make it the company's largest shareholder.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 9, 2020 -
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Amazon's grocery lead on navigating a 'complicated' industry
In a Q&A with Recode on Wednesday, Stephenie Landry said the company has adopted grocers' tried-and-true focus on "consistent quality" while relying on its tech prowess to stand out.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2020 -
Sam's Club adds 2,000 permanent supply chain workers, launches ship-from-store
The company expects approximately one-fifth of online orders to ship from Sam's Club locations.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 8, 2020 -
Retailers stay focused on sustainable seafood
As consumers continue prioritizing transparency and animal welfare, companies like Giant Food and Albertsons are ramping up responsible sourcing efforts.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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ShopRite spruces up its Wholesome Pantry lines
The retailer is expanding the number of items sold under the conventional and organic brands and introducing a new tagline, "Food Set Free."
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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Social listening enabled Kroger's speedy pandemic marketing response
Focusing on the channel helped America's largest grocery chain develop a three-pronged playbook that's kept it reactive to continued volatility, executives said during Advertising Week.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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Aldi prepares to open large Philadelphia store
The new store features a 15,000-square-foot selling floor and is the grocer's first location in the city to appear in a mixed-use development.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated Nov. 23, 2020 -
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Ocado faces lawsuit from AutoStore over fulfillment center tech
The U.K.-based grocery automation company, which is building fulfillment centers for Kroger, is accused of infringing on patents for robotic systems used to pick and pack groceries.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 5, 2020
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