Corporate Operations: Page 52

  • Pepsi and Walmart are collaborating on a $120M investment in regenerative agriculture.
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    PepsiCo, Walmart team on $120M investment in regenerative agriculture

    Their plan is expected to deliver 4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030.

    By Nathan Owens • July 27, 2023
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    Dollar General’s chief strategy officer exits

    Donny Lau’s exit to become CFO of Zaxby’s follows numerous leadership changes and shuffling over the past year at the dollar retailer. 

    By Kaarin Moore • July 27, 2023
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    Walmart vs. Amazon: The half-price membership battle for SNAP shoppers

    The newly discounted Walmart+ option is now vying against Prime to attract people receiving government assistance.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    How regionals are updating their corporate structure to accommodate digital

    The evolution internally to support digital innovation is less about a retailer’s size and instead more about the maturity of its e-commerce business, sources said. 

    By • Updated July 31, 2023
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    SpartanNash consolidating remodeled stores under flagship banner

    The grocery distributor and supermarket operator is rebranding upgraded No Frills, Sun Mart and Dan’s Supermarket locations to its Family Fare banner.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    The Fresh Market names 2 new C-suite executives

    The naming of a new CFO and a chief merchandising officer comes as the specialty retailer continues to evolve and integrate its operations with South American retailer Cencosud.

    By • July 25, 2023
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    Lidl US to name yet another new CEO, report says

    In a highly unusual move for the discounter, Lidl will name U.S. consultant Joel Rampoldt to the top spot in the coming weeks, according to German business publication Lebensmittel Zeitung.

    By • Updated July 26, 2023
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    Lidl operator taps The Trade Desk to expand retail media

    The partnership aims to more accurately measure the impact of advertising campaigns and better target consumers. 

    By • July 21, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Lidl’s turbulent ride in the US

    The German grocer reportedly closed nearly a dozen stores stateside during the past week, raising questions about its ability to chart a path to profitability in this country.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 21, 2023
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    Whole Foods to deploy Amazon One chainwide

    The specialty grocer plans to offer the palm recognition and payment system at all of its more than 500 stores by the end of 2023, Amazon announced in a blog post on Thursday.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    The Giant Company names new president

    Ahold Delhaize USA announced that interim president John Ruane, who was promoted from chief commercial officer last August, will take over the top role.

    By • July 20, 2023
  • The Federal Trade Commission headquarters is pictured in Washington, D.C. The agency's proposed noncompete ban may face legal challenges on several grounds.
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    NGA applauds proposed updates to FTC, DOJ merger enforcement guidelines

    The trade group said the changes would “significantly” alter the review standards regarding mergers where a union of competing buyers lessens competition for other sellers. 

    By • July 20, 2023
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    Grocers recorded a $300M margin hit on their digital business in 2022, report says

    Improving product availability and fulfillment operations are top priorities for retailers to improve profitability, per new findings from Incisiv, FMI and Relex Solutions.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Kroger says Boost membership enrollment has ‘exceeded’ expectations

    The grocer said its paid membership program, which rolled out nationwide last year, has so far saved members more than $115 million.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Grocery sales continue to lose steam

    Spending at grocery stores ticked up 1.1% in June compared with the same month in 2022, according to estimated figures published Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    How New Season’s upcycling efforts are saving money, reducing food waste

    The Portland, Oregon-area grocery chain is diverting rotisserie chicken, berry and ground beef products from waste streams and looking to repurpose more items, such as bread.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • A neon green Symbotic robotic case-picking system building mixed-SKU pallets in a warehouse.
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    Supply chain leaders should invest in automation, labor retention, report finds

    Both can help secure business continuity, maintain service levels and reduce cost variations, according to a new report from FMI and Boston Consulting Group. 

    By • July 18, 2023
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    What it takes for regional grocers to maximize retail media

    Whether companies rely on third parties or go in alone to kickstart a platform, experts and food retailers know these smaller chains face an uphill battle entering the space.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Raley’s appoints new vice president of community impact, public affairs

    Chelsea Minor, who has worked for the California-based grocer since 2015, will oversee areas including public relations, governmental affairs, communications and sustainability.

    By • July 17, 2023
  • Food products that contain the artificial sweetener aspartame including Equal, Crystal Light and Diet Coke
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    Aspartame safety: What grocers need to know

    In the wake of conflicting reports on the artificial sweetener, food retailers’ dietitians can find the sweet spot between shopper education and nudging people toward healthy eating, FMI says.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    7-Eleven rolling out refreshed coffee program, more private label goods to stores

    The company has upgraded to bean-to-cup machines and iced coffee options in more than 4,800 stores so far.

    By Jessica Loder • July 17, 2023
  • A person cooks Beyond Sausages on an outdoor grill, with the package on the right side.
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    How grocers can turn up the heat on grilling season sales

    Thirty-one percent of shoppers surveyed in May said they have a new grill, according to Circana data, while 24% have a “new or improved outdoor eating area.”

    By • July 14, 2023
  • Instacart reaches out to retail partners in fresh rebrand
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    Instacart unveils coworking space tie-up

    The new partnership with Industrious continues the e-commerce company’s efforts to expand its B2B unit and diversify its revenue streams.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Albertsons reinventing digital circulars with Meta pilot

    For the trial, the grocer’s retail media arm is replacing traditional digital circular ads with dynamic ad campaigns across Facebook and Instagram.

    By • July 12, 2023
  • A red storefront entrance with a white dot-in-circle logo and an "order pickup" sign on the door. Trees and blue sky with white clouds on the right.
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    Target elevates 17-year veteran to CMO

    Lisa Roath previously served as the retailer’s senior vice president of food and beverage merchandising.

    By Chris Kelly • July 12, 2023