Corporate Operations: Page 110


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    Basics Market
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    Basics Market's West Coast expansion rolls on

    The Portland natural and organic grocer will open its fourth location next month, with two more locations set to open by year’s end.

    By Jan. 15, 2020
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    Walmart
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    Walmart opens new beef supply chain facility

    The company will now distribute Angus beef to 500 stores in the southeastern U.S., including locations in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. 

    By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 15, 2020
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    Trendline

    Grocery loyalty

    Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Walmart expands robots to 650 additional stores

    That brings robots to 1,000 total locations, but a spokesperson noted that the company views robots as "assistants to the associates and their jobs."

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 14, 2020
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    Instacart
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    Instacart preps for major grocery pickup push

    The company has rolled out new features and plans to double the number of stores that offer the service by year's end.

    By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 14, 2020
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    Albertsons
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    WSJ: Albertsons plans to file for another IPO

    The grocer and its private equity backer, Cerberus Capital Management, will decide within ‘weeks’ whether to make another public push, sources told the newspaper.

    By Jan. 13, 2020
  • Albertsons will roll out Pinterest recipe integration

    Shoppers can scan special tags and be directed to the retailer's Pinterest page with the full recipe and products available in the store, the company announced at NRF's Big Show. 

    By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 13, 2020
  • Walmart opens cashierless store in Florida

    The Neighborhood Market location features the Check Out With Me service and expanded self-checkout lanes with employees on hand to assist with transactions.

    By Lauren Manning • Jan. 13, 2020
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    4 grocery markets to watch in 2020

    With legacy players digging in and newcomers looking to shake things up, expect some pitched battles in the months ahead.

    By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 13, 2020
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    Lowes Foods adopts FlyBuy curbside pickup technology

    The location tracking tool will alert the retailer when a click-and-collect shopper is approaching the store and show where they are parked.

    By Lauren Manning • Jan. 10, 2020
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    HEB
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    H-E-B dethrones Trader Joe's as top grocer, survey says

    Regional grocers are flexing their muscles against larger competitors, according to dunnhumby's Retailer Preference Index. 

    By Lauren Manning • Jan. 9, 2020
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    Mercatus
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    Weis and Brookshire deepen personalized e-commerce

    Both grocers are teaming up with Mercatus to utilize its new AI-driven AisleOne platform.

    By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 9, 2020
  • Jewel-Osco president steps down

    Mike Withers, who was the chain's president from 2014 to 2017, has filled the position since Paul Gossett left the role in the fall.

    By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 9, 2020
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    Giant Food Stores
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    Giant Food Stores to build 2nd e-commerce hub

    The company will also construct two new stores and remodel 35 as part of a $114 million investment in its Pennsylvania operations.

    By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 9, 2020
  • Albertsons' ID sales see boost from e-commerce, private brands

    CEO Vivek Sankaran said the company also reduced debt to the point where it’s in the "right zone" for an eventual public offering.

    By Jan. 8, 2020
  • Sprouts announces new CFO

    Denise Paulonis will join the natural grocer in February after serving as the chief financial officer for arts and crafts retailer Michaels.

    By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 8, 2020
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    Kroger
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    Kroger debuts plant-based fresh meat brand

    Simple Truth Emerge is a line of pea-based burger patties and grinds that will be available across the company's stores. 

    By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 8, 2020
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    Mariano's focuses on store updates in lieu of expansion

    Kroger has spent $150 million remodeling stores since acquiring the brand four years ago, and plans to spend $20 million this year to touch up around 15 more. 

    By Lauren Manning • Jan. 7, 2020
  • Save-A-Lot secures $138M to support transformation

    The infusion of capital will reduce the discounter's debt by $400 million and strengthen operations.

    By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 6, 2020
  • Shoppers Value parent company files for bankruptcy

    The purchase and rebranding of six Winn-Dixie locations in 2018 created financial strain for JHJ Inc, which operates 12 grocery stores in Louisiana.

    By Lauren Manning • Jan. 3, 2020
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    Diageo
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    Walmart adds premium alcohol to its shelves

    The retailer is adding more craft beer, hard seltzers, spirits and upscale wine labels in a push that began last spring and will continue throughout this year.

    By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 3, 2020
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    Lidl lands new distribution center in Georgia

    The discount grocer will open a 925,000-square-foot facility outside Atlanta to support its growing store count in the state.  

    By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 3, 2020
  • Sprouts kicks off the New Year with Whole30 partnership

    The grocer will offer a Whole30 shopping list for customers and will host events at six locations featuring program advice and education.

    By Lauren Manning • Jan. 2, 2020
  • Specialty grocer Green Aisle to close up shop

    The Philadelphia-based company, owned by renowned foodies, operated two small grocery stores focused on organic and local products.

    By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 2, 2020
  • Jungle Jim's adds new bourbon bar and event space

    The Oscar Station, opening later this month behind the company's store in Fairfield, Ohio, will feature more than 40 bourbons. 

    By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 1, 2020
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    Stop & Shop
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    Ahold Delhaize to close another Bfresh location

    Following the closure at the end of the month, only one Bfresh location will remain in operation.

    By Lauren Manning • Dec. 23, 2019