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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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 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 Sam Silverstein • Jan. 24, 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 24, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow 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 Jeff Wells • 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 Jeff Wells • 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 Sam Silverstein • Updated Jan. 26, 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 21, 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 Sam Silverstein • Jan. 20, 2022 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Jeff Wells • Jan. 20, 2022 -
Regional grocers name new executives as they eye growth in 2022
Raley's, SpartanNash and Coborn's have all made high-level executive appointments over the past week as they look to build momentum in the new year.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 19, 2022 -
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Grocery trade groups applaud SCOTUS upholding stay on OSHA's vaccine mandate
The Food Industry Association and National Grocers Association claimed the mandate would have deepened the grocery industry's labor woes.
By Ryan Golden , Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Jan. 13, 2022 -
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PCC Community Markets names new president and CEO
Krishnan Srinivasan was previously the co-op's chief financial officer and has served in top financial and strategy roles at Lyft, Amazon and Microsoft.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 14, 2022 -
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The Fresh Market appoints CFO with IPO experience
Adrian Bertella was previously finance chief at travel retailer Hudson Group, where he helped lead its 2018 push to the public market.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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King Soopers workers in Colorado begin strike
The walkout by more than 8,700 workers follows the rejection of what the Kroger-owned grocer called its "last, best and final" contract offer.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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Albertsons' CEO says consumer engagement remains 'strong' amid inflation, but uncertainty looms
Vivek Sankaran said the grocer hasn't seen a major impact in consumption patterns, though it's preparing for a shift if prices rise further.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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SpartanNash names new chief marketing officer
Amy McClellan, who most recently served as vice president of fresh merchandising, is charged with helping the company improve its branding and e-commerce business.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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Albertsons steps up efforts to prevent pharmacy heists
The grocer has finished installing time-locked safes at all of its in-store pharmacies, leading to a "substantial reduction" in attempted robberies and thefts of controlled substances.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Imperfect Foods taps Amazon, Target vet as new CEO
The e-grocer's appointment of Dan Park follows a string of c-suite departures, including the previous CEO, and rounds of layoffs last year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Engage3 taps former Gorillas, Lidl exec to spearhead international growth
Stephen Edelman will lead the competitive pricing data startup's efforts to expand to more than 30 countries in 2022.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 5, 2022
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