Corporate Operations: Page 15
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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 -
Courtesy of Stop & Shop
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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TrendlineGrocery loyalty
Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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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 -
Courtesy of Weis Markets
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 -
Courtesy of Wakefern Food Corp.
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 -
Courtesy of The Save Mart Companies
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 -
Courtesy of Albertsons
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 -
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Deep Dive‘Healthcare is complicated’: Kroger’s complex journey to link food with health
The grocery company’s health arm aims to connect people with health, wellness and nutrition solutions while battling legislative and healthcare industry challenges.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S chief procurement officer retires
Michael Papaleo is leaving as the company waits to find out if its plan to buy hundreds of supermarkets from Kroger and Albertsons will proceed.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: How grocers are lending a hand in the wake of Hurricane Helene
Kroger, Hy-Vee and Publix are among the companies providing support to impacted communities hit by the deadly storm.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Southeastern Grocers
Grocers tap into alcohol sales with stand-alone liquor stores
Stand-alone stores allow retailers to get around state liquor sale restrictions and can provide them with a new opportunity for growth, experts say.
By Danielle McLean • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Natural Grocers to shutter Denver store over security and theft concerns
The specialty food retailer said it will close the location on Oct. 31 in response to “operating challenges.”
By Sam Silverstein • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
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ILA strike, Hurricane Helene will strain food supply chain, FMI says
The strike “has the potential to disrupt the long-term stability of markets and commodities,” FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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UNFI posts net sales increase, unveils 3-year financial recovery plan
The company will focus on “controllable variables” to improve financial results and will cut back on capital investments next year, CEO Sandy Douglas said.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Costco CFO targets lower prices amid ‘effectively flat’ inflation
Costco lowered prices on a number of its grocery store brand items as high food prices have become a hot-button issue in the presidential election.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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‘Not a banana’: Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant Eagle talk retail media strategies
Running an advertising arm is very different from selling groceries, grocery executives said during a virtual event hosted by Grocery Dive and Marketing Dive last week.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of SpartanNash
SpartanNash dials up its tech talent efforts
More than 300 of the company’s workers participated this week in its first IT Training Palooza.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Kroger launches ‘mega-sales event’ as Albertsons deal hangs in the balance
The retailer is running “Customer Appreciation Week” at the same time as a federal judge prepares to rule on regulators’ request to stop its proposed merger with Albertsons.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Amazon Fresh breaks the 50-store mark
A flurry of new openings from the supermarket chain indicates it has finally hit on a scalable approach for its grocery stores.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Caroline Medeiros
Stop & Shop announces new president
Roger Wheeler, a top official of Ahold Delhaize USA, will take over leadership of the struggling Northeastern grocery chain Monday.
By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • Updated Sept. 24, 2024
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