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BJ's rides gas sales to strong Q1 results
Low prices at its fuel centers spurred people to fill up and shop inside its stores, where grocery and perishable categories led sales.
By Sam Silverstein • May 19, 2022 -
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Amazon Fresh prepares to open first stores in New York, New Jersey
The locations, the first of several reportedly set to open on Long Island and in the Garden State, are hosting hiring events aimed at bringing in "hundreds" of workers for the chain.
By Jeff Wells • May 19, 2022 -
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UNFI's chief operating officer announces retirement
Eric Dorne, whose grocery career spanned 46 years, led the integration of Supervalu and has helped steer the distributor through the pandemic.
By Jeff Wells • May 18, 2022 -
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Target's profit 'collapsed' in Q1 as retail smashes into fuel costs
The retailer faced hundreds of millions of dollars in unexpected freight costs but gained market share in grocery as shoppers gravitate toward lower prices.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 18, 2022 -
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Gopuff lands former Disney CEO Bob Iger as investor and advisor
The instant delivery company said it is tapping into Iger's experience leading an organization focused on building relationships with consumers.
By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2022 -
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5 areas grocery executives should prioritize this year: McKinsey
Food retail leaders should pay greater attention to topics such as sustainability, omnichannel growth and tech partnerships as industry challenges mount, the consulting firm said in a new report.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 18, 2022 -
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Walmart's profits take a hit as fuel spikes and consumers react to inflation
As costs continue rising, the retailer is strategically raising and rolling back prices as it seeks market share and profit.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 17, 2022 -
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Sprouts' ongoing struggles could mean 'the clock is ticking' for investors
The specialty grocer’s performance has lagged behind its competitors’ results during the pandemic. That could lead the chain to eventually go private again, Wall Street analysts say.
By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • May 16, 2022 -
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H-E-B launches health and wellness platform
H-E-B Wellness centers on company-run clinics that will expand across Texas over the next few years and offer a roster of medical and dietary services.
By Jeff Wells • May 13, 2022 -
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DoorDash kicks off its inaugural local goods accelerator
The program's first cohort includes more than 40 businesses run by entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds who will have the opportunity to list products on the company's DashMart service.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 13, 2022 -
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Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart files confidentially for IPO
The announcement is a long-awaited step for the San Francisco-based company, which did not disclose further details on its potential offering.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 12, 2022 -
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Dollar Tree taps former Dollar General execs for help with supply chain, merchandising
The hires join new executive chair Richard Dreiling as the latest appointments with experience at the dollar store's faster-growing rival.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 12, 2022 -
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Stop & Shop a sore spot in otherwise solid earnings report for Ahold Delhaize
The retailer disclosed that the Northeast banner lost market share between Q4 2019 and Q4 2021, which executives chalked up to a slowdown in its remodeling program due to the pandemic.
By Jeff Wells • Updated May 12, 2022 -
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Jokr diversifying revenue with launch of own retail media platform
Jokr Media, which is live in the U.S. and five Latin American countries, is a "major strategic focus" for the rapid delivery firm as it focuses on profitability, said Benedict Counsell, vice president of onsite and Jokr Media.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 12, 2022 -
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SpartanNash inks delivery and distribution deal with DoorDash
Under the agreement, DoorDash will become a delivery option for the grocery company's stores and independent retail clients, while SpartanNash will begin supplying DashMart online convenience stores.
By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2022 -
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Foot traffic slows at grocery stores as inflation takes hold, report says
Overall visits declined in February compared with the same month in 2019, ending a 10-month streak of rising foot traffic, according to Placer.ai.
By Sam Silverstein • May 5, 2022 -
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Target focuses on customer experience, supply chain in latest leadership shuffle
The mass merchant is operating from a position of strength, but is also likely realizing it must look harder for growth opportunities.
By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2022 -
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Publix sees sales and earnings rise in Q1
The Florida-based supermarket chain recorded a comparable store sales increase of 11.7% for the first quarter of 2022 on a year-over-year basis, as revenue for the period rose 13.5% to $13.2 billion.
By Sam Silverstein • May 3, 2022 -
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Weis Markets unveils $150M expansion and upgrade plan
The mid-Atlantic grocer wants to develop four new locations, expand an existing one and remodel five others, President and CEO Jonathan Weis said at the company’s annual shareholders meeting.
By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2022 -
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Aldi commits to getting rid of plastic shopping bags
The retailer has eliminated the bags from nearly 500 stores and aims to fully remove them from its 2,200 U.S. locations by the end of next year, CEO Jason Hart said in a public letter to customers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 29, 2022 -
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Hy-Vee looks to cut 500 corporate jobs as industry pressures rise
The grocer is also pausing several projects and reevaluating its planned stores as it tries to cut costs and plow more money into price savings.
By Jeff Wells • April 29, 2022 -
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HelloFresh passes 1B euros in US quarterly revenue for the first time
The German meal kit company expanded its active customer base in the U.S. by more than 15% during the first quarter, to 4.25 million, but saw profitability decline.
By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2022 -
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Wegmans to open first store on Long Island
The grocery chain plans to occupy a 100,000-square-foot location at the DSW Plaza in Lake Grove, New York, as it grows its footprint in and around New York City.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 26, 2022 -
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SpartanNash expands specialty and local food selection for independents
The grocery distributor and retailer has developed a new ordering and payment platform through a strategic partnership with technology firm Specialty Food Partners.
By Sam Silverstein • April 26, 2022 -
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Deep DivePersonalized health programs are coming to grocery stores
Advancements in medical and digital technology are allowing retailers to offer services that strengthen the connection between food and health for consumers.
By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2022
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