Corporate Operations: Page 66

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    6 can't-miss sessions at The NGA Show 2022

    The National Grocers Association will be hosting its annual industry show February 27 – March 1, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV. Check out these can't miss sessions for your trip.

    Feb. 7, 2022
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    Amazon hikes Prime membership by $20 to $139

    The e-commerce giant is unlikely to lose many customers over the increase, but it will have to keep investing in member perks, analysts say.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 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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    Costco names new president and COO

    Ron Vachris, who previously served as the chief operating officer for merchandising, is also taking a position on the club retailer's board of directors.

    By • Feb. 4, 2022
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    Retailers ramp up calls for diverse suppliers

    Albertsons, Sam's Club and Peapod Digital Labs are among the retailers who have announced events and initiatives focused on seeking companies with owners from long-marginalized populations.

    By • Feb. 4, 2022
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    Save A Lot names distribution veteran as CEO

    Leon Bergmann, who will take over the top role from Craig Herkert in March, has worked for several top wholesalers in his more than 20-year grocery industry career.

    By • Feb. 3, 2022
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    The Grocery Dive Outlook for 2022

    Food retailers continue to benefit from at-home eating, but they also face a slew of challenges that promise to make this a dynamic year for the industry.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 3, 2022
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    Walmart deepens healthcare offering with lab test partnership

    The retailer will start offering more than 50 tests that customers can request online through an expanded tie-up with Quest Diagnostics.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 2, 2022
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    Shipt names Target operations executive as CEO

    Kamau Witherspoon will take over leadership of the same-day delivery company on March 1 from Kelly Caruso, another Target veteran, who has been at the helm since early 2019.

    By • Feb. 2, 2022
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    Blue Apron wants to sell its users a countertop oven

    Under a new partnership with Panasonic, customers can pay $530 for the electronics company's four-in-one multi-oven and make specially tailored recipes.

    By • Feb. 2, 2022
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    E-grocer Good Eggs sees West Coast opportunity

    The company kicked off same-day service in Los Angeles on Tuesday, with plans to expand to additional markets and launch one-hour service.

    By • Feb. 1, 2022
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    Schnucks now has deli ordering kiosks at more than half of its stores

    The Midwestern chain said the self-service technology is boosting convenience for shoppers, but it's also targeting a department where grocers have struggled to hire and retain workers.

    By • Feb. 1, 2022
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    Walmart store redesign focuses on solutions, not just products

    The retail giant seems to be taking a page from Target's revamp, which has embraced some of the best elements of old school merchandising.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2022
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    Stop & Shop takes on food insecurity with 'prescribed' prepaid debit cards

    The Ahold Delhaize banner has joined a program run by Boston-based nonprofit About Fresh that gives people funds to purchase fresh produce.

    By • Jan. 28, 2022
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    Instacart rolls out shoppable brand pages for CPGs

    The digital storefronts, which list the products that are in stock at users' most recently shopped store, deepen the e-commerce company's advertising push.

    By • Jan. 27, 2022
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    Instant delivery firms team with app to sell excess food

    Jokr, Gorillas and other rapid grocery delivery companies have partnered with Too Good to Go to sell their surplus food at a discounted price.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
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    Amazon Go convenience stores are headed to suburbia

    The first of the new retail locations, which will offer grab-and-go foods, beverages and everyday essentials, will open in the Seattle-area community of Mill Creek, Washington.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
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    Meijer broadens scope of diverse sourcing efforts

    The retailer is now inviting service providers to join retail-ready brands at its three-day supplier event at the end of March. 

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
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    Save A Lot sells 33 locations as it continues shift to local ownership

    Ascend Grocery, a company co-founded by former Fresh Thyme Market and Sunflower Farmers Market CEO Chris Sherrell, acquired the stores, which will be remodeled starting this year.

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    How grocers are managing the twin pressures of inflation and supply chain disruption

    Companies are turning to personalized promotions, private label and plain-old resourcefulness as they closely monitor the habits of their frustrated customers.

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
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    Price Chopper, Tops parent company names new CEO

    Frank Curci, who previously oversaw the Tops chain twice, will succeed Scott Grimmett, who is retiring next month.

    By • Jan. 21, 2022
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    H-E-B president retiring at end of year

    After three decades, Scott McClelland is leaving the Texas grocery chain, which he has helmed since 2017.

    By • Jan. 21, 2022
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    Denver King Soopers employees approve new contract

    Workers for the Kroger-owned grocer elsewhere in Colorado will vote on the three-year agreement, under which some workers will receive wage increases of more than $5 per hour, before the end of January.

    By • Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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    Meijer vows to halve carbon emissions by 2025

    To reach the target, the Midwestern retailer said it will add more renewable energy procurement and test “innovative” technologies, like energy-saving geothermal projects for refrigeration.

    By • Jan. 20, 2022
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    Grocers add audio advertising to their marketing toolboxes

    Hy-Vee, Kroger and other retailers are rolling out targeted in-store ads that push adult beverages, batteries and other products at the point of sale.

    By • Jan. 20, 2022
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    Gorillas names new chief marketing officer as it looks to sharpen its brand

    Luanne Calvert, who has worked at Walmart, Google and Yahoo, will lead the instant needs startup's global marketing staff and hold a seat on its management board.

    By • Jan. 20, 2022