Corporate Operations: Page 55

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    Instacart unveils sweeping health-focused initiative

    The announcement of new tools, such as caregiver-built carts and shoppable dietitian lists, coincides with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Foxtrot launches app-focused membership program

    The urban convenience store’s two-tier program offers discounts, early access to products, free delivery and other perks.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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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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    UNFI records quarterly results as it steps up investments in automation

    The grocery wholesaler plans to install robotic equipment from Symbotic in four distribution centers and has recently made progress filling open jobs in its facilities, the company said this week.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Trader Joe’s workers in New York City file for union vote

    If the vote is successful, the store in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood would become the chain’s third location to unionize as part of Trader Joe’s United.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
  • The new Schnucks Battle Crossing store in Columbia, Missouri.
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    Schnucks to acquire two Missouri grocery stores

    The Midwestern grocer is buying the Fricks Market locations in Union and Sullivan, Missouri, and also announced plans to build a second Schnucks Fresh store.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
  • A green store banner says "Dollar Tree" against a hazy blue sky.
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    Dollar Tree hires new COO in ongoing C-suite revamp

    Michael Creedon, who has led U.S. store operations for Advance Auto Parts, will play a key role as the dollar retailer tries to become more competitive.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 26, 2022
  • Dietitian writing a diet plan, view from above on the table with different healthy products and drawings on the topic of healthy eating.
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    Registered dietitians playing a key role as grocers link food with health

    While a majority of food retailers employ registered dietitians, the Food Industry Association (FMI) says grocers have more opportunities to leverage them to make their stores more robust health destinations.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
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    Meet the startup grocer aiming to fix time-consuming meal-prep

    Founded by a Walmart and Shipt veteran, Marcellus Foods will open next spring in Salt Lake City with prepped ingredients and the personalized recipes that tie them together.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
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    The Friday Checkout: 6 takeaways from Groceryshop

    Technology priorities like dealing with data and developing omnichannel shopping options topped the agenda at the annual grocery industry gathering in Las Vegas last week.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 23, 2022
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    Eataly lands investment deal to further its global expansion plans

    The infusion of 200 million euros by private equity group Investindustrial will allow the specialty Italian grocer to develop new formats and open more locations worldwide.

    By • Sept. 23, 2022
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    Amazon faces uphill battle as it rolls out Fresh chain, say experts

    A key obstacle for the e-commerce giant is that it is trying to build a base of physical grocery stores even as its chief rivals have been investing heavily to bolster their positions, analysts said Tuesday during Groceryshop.

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Market Basket, Aldi are top inflation fighters, report finds

    A special ranking by data firm dunnhumby also found that Amazon and club retailers are underperforming amid heightened price sensitivity.

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    4 areas where grocers can improve private label

    While store brands are having a heyday at the moment, industry experts say e-commerce, quality and assortment are among the key areas retailers need to pay attention to. 

    By • Sept. 19, 2022
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    The Friday Checkout: Is Wegmans’ retreat from scan-and-go out of touch?

    The retailer decided to drop its SCAN app like a hot potato, but it may be an outlier among grocers.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 16, 2022
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    Kroger expands personalized financial tools for employees

    The program will offer associates the opportunity to access financial coaches, online tools and other free, confidential services. 

    By • Sept. 16, 2022
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    Grocery sales rise in August at their slowest rate in 2022

    Spending at grocery stores rose 7.7% in August compared with the same month a year ago, down from a 9.2% annual pace in July, according to estimated data published Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    How Black-owned grocers are filling industry gaps

    From a cashierless store in Atlanta to health-focused pop-up markets in Los Angeles and Chicago, grocery concepts from Black entrepreneurs are making the changes they want to see in food landscapes.

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    C&S Wholesale Grocers looks to the cloud to become more efficient

    The food-distribution company has enlisted Tata Consultancy Services of India to develop a data-processing platform intended to help it provide more predictable deliveries and save energy.

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    Kroger unveils progress on private brand ESG targets

    The grocer’s new ESG report marked the first time it has disclosed its progress tied to its private brands, including how much of the packaging is recyclable.

    By • Sept. 13, 2022
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    Kroger expands retail media arm into video, connected TV

    The grocer has added new programmatic features to its Kroger Precision Marketing business in order to better compete in an increasingly saturated market.

    By Sara Karlovitch • Sept. 13, 2022
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    Aisles Abroad: The many formats of Continente

    With a penchant for innovation, the leading Portuguese retailer has a range of concepts, including stores inside malls, smaller locations serving urban neighborhoods and even a fully autonomous shop.

    By • Updated Sept. 13, 2022
  • Exterior of Raley's O-N-E Market supermarket in El Dorado Hills, California
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    DoorDash adds grocery delivery partnerships as Instacart branches out

    Shoppers at supermarkets operated by Raley's can now place orders through the app under a deal announced last week.

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Kroger rolls out budget grocery brand Smart Way

    The grocer has winnowed its value-priced store brand assortment from 17 brands down to two.

    By • Sept. 9, 2022
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    Southeastern Grocers to launch proprietary e-commerce service

    The grocery chain will let online shoppers take advantage of in-store pricing and promotions, with DoorDash covering last-mile service.

    By • Sept. 9, 2022
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    Dollar General looks to Walmart as price trendsetter

    Dollar General has deepened its focus on the $1 price point even as it welcomes higher-earning shoppers to its stores, CEO Todd Vasos told investors during Goldman Sachs’ online Global Retailing Conference.

    By • Sept. 8, 2022