Corporate Operations: Page 55

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    Grocery store hiring remains strong in July

    Employment in the food retailing industry has now expanded for two months in a row, reflecting brisk efforts by grocers to bring on employees in a highly competitive labor market.

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
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    Major c-store chain plans to open more food-focused, fuel-free locations

    QuikTrip will open its second prepared foods-focused location next week in Oklahoma as it and other convenience operators continue to blur the lines with grocery stores and restaurants.

    By Brett Dworski • Aug. 5, 2022
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    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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    The Friday Checkout: Instacart raises eyebrows with IPO plans

    The company is reportedly planning to go public before 2022 ends and also expanding beyond food to fashion with limited edition streetwear products. Yes, there are carrots.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Ahold Delhaize’s US logistics arm names Dollar General vet as head of distribution and transportation

    Sanja Krajnovic, who previously oversaw more than half of the dollar retailer’s stores, will lead strategy and oversee 19 facilities at ADUSA.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Sprouts looks to reignite store growth as quarterly sales increase

    The specialty grocer’s comps grew 2% and store traffic increased in the second quarter, but analysts remain wary of its ability to stand out from the competition.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Ahold Delhaize appoints first chief sustainability officer

    Jan Ernst de Groot, who will continue to work as the company’s chief legal officer, will oversee the grocer's ESG efforts in the newly created role.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Walmart lays off 200 from its corporate workforce

    The retail giant said it’s evolving and while it is cutting some roles it will also create new ones in other areas.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Whole Foods Market announces local accelerator program participants

    The grocer has announced the first 10 brands to participate in its Local and Emerging Accelerator Program, which offers mentorship, resources and the opportunity to land on store shelves. 

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    How is grocery delivering on DEI?

    A consumer-led push toward inclusion is driving food retailers forward in areas like supplier diversity and corporate transparency.

    By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Associated Wholesale Grocers, DoorDash offer online grocery services to independent retailers

    Shoppers can place orders from retailers that source products from the food wholesaler without needing to select a time slot or meet a minimum order requirement.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Publix earnings tumble as investments sour

    Net earnings decreased by more than 37% in the quarter as the company reported an investment loss that exceeded $300 million.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Target, Aldi among fastest growing private brands, report finds

    While both retailers have made recent gains with shoppers, Walmart brands account for the top four brands by household penetration, Numerator noted. 

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Amazon’s physical store sales rise 12.5%

    The e-commerce giant has put together a string of quarterly store sales increases as inflation and at-home eating boost spending.

    By , Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2022
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    Dollar General ramps up its healthcare focus

    The discounter has created an advisory panel of subject matter experts to help guide the chain’s health and wellness efforts.

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
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    The Friday Checkout: Amazon, not so Fresh?

    While the retail giant has embraced tech with its grocery banners, a recent review of one of its Fresh stores raises the question: What about the food?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 29, 2022
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    Trader Joe’s workers agree to unionize at Massachusetts store

    This marks the first labor union at the popular grocery chain, with another two locations preparing to vote.

    By • Updated July 29, 2022
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    The Giant Company announces several top promotions

    The Ahold Delhaize banner’s six leadership changes include new vice presidents of marketing, finance and omnichannel. 

    By • July 28, 2022
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    Giant Food teams up with reusable packaging program Loop

    The grocer plans to start offering the program this fall at its stores in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. 

    By • July 28, 2022
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    Hy-Vee names new CEO

    Aaron Wiese, currently vice chairman and president of the company’s supply chain and subsidiaries, will take over for Randy Edeker in the top role effective Oct. 1.

    By • July 27, 2022
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    How is Albertsons hanging on to shoppers as inflation rages on?

    CEO Vivek Sankaran says private label, meal solutions and digital loyalty are keeping consumers coming back. But the retailer’s strong Q1 results may be an outlier.

    By • July 27, 2022
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    Albertsons raises full-year guidance following strong Q1 earnings

    Inflation and market share gains helped drive a 6.8% increase in same-store sales in the first quarter as the grocer zeroes in on at-home eating solutions.

    By • July 26, 2022
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    Kroger invests in Kitchen United

    The grocer, which features Kitchen United locations inside two stores, was part of the ghost kitchen firm’s $100 million Series C funding round.

    By Julie Littman • July 25, 2022
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    Instacart's Road to IPO

    Instacart founder Apoorva Mehta to exit company once it goes public

    CEO Fidji Simo will assume Mehta's current role leading the company's board when he departs.

    By , • July 22, 2022
  • The Trader Joe's sign is seen during the grand opening of a Trader Joe's on October 18, 2013 in Pinecrest, Florida.
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    Minneapolis Trader Joe's workers to hold union vote in August

    The election will take place shortly after associates at a store in Massachusetts cast ballots to decide if they will become the first of the grocery chain’s workers to formally organize.

    By • July 21, 2022
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    Amazon Fresh debuts first Northeast stores as openings accelerate

    The tech-enhanced grocery brand opened its inaugural stores in New York and New Jersey over the past week.

    By • July 21, 2022