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Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart appoints tech IPO vet to board
Frank Slootman, who currently heads enterprise software firm Snowflake, has led three companies onto the stock market.
By Sam Silverstein • March 12, 2021 -
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UNFI branches out into bitcoin and a local marketplace
The distributor continues to build out its services and private brands as retailers reposition for a post-pandemic future.
By Jeff Wells • March 11, 2021 -
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Kroger ramps up COVID-19 vaccines to 1 million weekly doses
To double its capacity, the grocer’s healthcare division is opening up hours at its pharmacies and rolling out 100 mass vaccination off-site events.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • March 11, 2021 -
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BJ's sees surging curbside pickup business
The club retailer is also renewing members at a higher rate than in the past, according to its chief financial and administrative officer.
By Sam Silverstein • March 11, 2021 -
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Aldi unveils new sustainability goals
The discount grocer wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, operational waste and packaging materials by 2025 and halve its food waste by 2030.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 10, 2021 -
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Walmart explores ghost kitchens
The retailer’s Canadian division is testing the virtual food court concept at several locations.
By Jeff Wells • March 9, 2021 -
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Target launches grocery brand centered on snacks and sweet treats
Favorite Day, which hits stores April 5, will include more than 700 products across categories like bakery, candy, ice cream and beverage mixers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 9, 2021 -
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Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart poaches Uber Eats' head of product
Daniel Danker is now the grocery delivery company's VP of shopper and fulfillment, marking Uber Eats' second major leadership exit in the past week.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 9, 2021 -
Costco's same-day grocery delivery sales rise 450%
The club retailer's three-store pickup test is going well, with basket sizes that have "surpassed our expectations," said CFO Richard Galanti.
By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2021 -
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Sprouts details 20 upcoming locations as it pivots to smaller stores
The specialty grocer plans to open stores across seven states and debut a new format centered on efficiency and a "treasure hunt shopping experience."
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 8, 2021 -
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Ahold Delhaize to add AT&T chief digital officer to supervisory board
Bala Subramanian will bring his technology experience from the retail and telecom industries to the Dutch grocery company.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 5, 2021 -
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Dollar Tree eyes at least 3K locations for rural concept stores
A new format that combines the retailer's namesake brand with Family Dollar's aims for smaller, underserved markets.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2021 -
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Lidl boosts starting hourly pay to $15 for workers in Philadelphia area
The discounter has been raising its starting wage in competitive markets as lawmakers push for higher pay.
By Sam Silverstein • March 5, 2021 -
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UNFI extends Whole Foods distribution deal into 2027
Negotiations between the wholesaler and retailer had been delayed due to the pandemic.
By Jeff Wells • March 4, 2021 -
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Albertsons reverses course on mask policy for Texas stores
The retailer, which previously said it would lift its mask-wearing requirement in line with the state's decision to do the same, will now require shoppers to wear face coverings.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated March 9, 2021 -
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Kroger beats estimates in Q4 as digital momentum builds
The grocer forecast identical sales growth of 9% to 11% for fiscal 2021 on a two-year basis as it laps record sales driven by the pandemic.
By Jeff Wells • March 4, 2021 -
Good Food Holdings plans to grow as two banners turn to localization
The grocer is planning to open six new stores under its New Seasons Market, Metropolitan Market and Bristol Farms banners.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2021 -
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HelloFresh wraps up record year with US customers up 46%
The meal kit company's U.S. sales increased 99% in Q4 as the number of active U.S. customers rose to 2.6 million.
By Jeff Wells • March 3, 2021 -
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Inside the store: Foxtrot Market's first location in Washington, DC
The digitally focused upscale convenience store chain is preparing to debut another store in the nation’s capital later in March and also has two more locations planned for the city.
By Sam Silverstein • March 3, 2021 -
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Target's $15B sales growth in 2020 outpaces past 11 years
The mass merchant's digital sales during the year ballooned by nearly $10 billion, while its same-day services increased by 235%.
By Maria Monteros • March 2, 2021 -
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Customers downgrade grocers as overall satisfaction with retailers falls, report finds
Trader Joe’s was the highest-rated food retailer in the report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index, followed by Costco, H-E-B, Publix and Wegmans, which all tied for second place.
By Sam Silverstein • March 2, 2021 -
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Kroger COO Mike Donnelly to retire
The grocer has not yet named a successor to the 42-year company veteran.
By Jeff Wells • March 2, 2021 -
Meijer's upcoming summit seeks diverse suppliers across US
The grocer plans to host a multi-day virtual event in early May to meet more women- and minority-owned businesses.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 1, 2021 -
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Walmart drops $35 minimum purchase for 2-hour delivery
The retailer introduced its rapid Express service amid the pandemic as shoppers avoided stores.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 1, 2021 -
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Alfalfa's Market to close flagship store this week
The iconic Boulder, Colorado, natural foods location suffered from reduced foot traffic and pricey real estate.
By Jeff Wells • March 1, 2021
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