Corporate Operations: Page 72
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As grocery store violence continues, FMI offers workplace safety training
The trade group launched a portal this week that gives its members access to discounted e-learning covering verbal de-escalation tactics, active assailant preparedness and more.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Target posts 9% comp sales entirely driven by traffic
The retailer, which emphasized its theme of "growth on top of growth" even as the pace slows, saw "double-digit" growth in fresh category sales during the second quarter.
By Maria Monteros • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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TrendlineGrocery loyalty
Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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Kroger turns to individualized learning platform for associates
The grocer is using a system from Canadian employee-training company Axonify to build engagement with employees with short, app-based lessons as it looks to expand its workforce.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Apeel hits $2B valuation with $250M investment
The company plans to use the funding to increase the availability of produce with its invisible, edible "skin," create new supply networks, ramp up retailer partnerships and boost its data capabilities.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Albertsons launches e-commerce subscription service
The retailer is offering unlimited free delivery on orders over $30 for a $99 annual fee. It is also replacing its "Just for U" loyalty program.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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Aldi to hire 20K store and warehouse workers in the US
To staff up in preparation for the holiday season, the grocer will host a hiring week from Sept. 20-24.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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Publix cooks up its own line of plant-based tenders
Its Greenwise "chickenless" tenders will hit stores this week, on the heels of a plant-based burger that rolled out under the store brand in April.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Giant Eagle pioneers PayPal and Venmo as in-store payment methods
The retailer says it is the first grocery and convenience store operator in the U.S. to accept the digital payment options at cash registers.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Kroger kicks off pickup partnership with Google
Shoppers can now use Google Maps to manage their pickup trips at 96 stores in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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FreshDirect acquisition bears fruit for Ahold Delhaize
The retailer is hoping its decision to buy the New York City e-grocer will juice growth for its Stop & Shop banner.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Grocery Outlet will begin testing e-commerce
The discount operator, which has resisted online shopping up until now, plans to begin pilots in the next several months, company executives said during an earnings call on Tuesday.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Lowes Foods to open entertainment-focused concept store
The grocer says the new small-format location in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area will be more of a food hall than a conventional grocery spot.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Albertsons names former Best Buy exec as president and chief financial officer
Sharon McCollam is coming out of retirement to assume the role, which will put her in charge of areas including corporate strategy, supply chain operations and information technology in addition to finance.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Foxtrot launches nationwide shipping service as it prepares for growth
The upscale convenience store chain's new Foxtrot Anywhere service offers a range of popular items from the retailer's stores as well as gift boxes stocked with food, wine and other goods.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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PCC CEO steps down after short tenure
Former Kroger executive Suzy Monford was named to the Seattle cooperative’s top post in December and quickly became embroiled in controversy.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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Ultrafast delivery firm Gorillas names chief people officer
With the appointment of former Amazon human resources executive Deena Fox, the startup is making a statement about its growth and company culture.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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Is Whole Foods finally coming out of its foot traffic funk?
Visits to the grocer improved each month between April and June compared to 2019, but the chain still lags behind other grocers in getting shoppers back into its aisles, Placer.ai data shows.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Instacart hires Facebook exec as new president
Carolyn Everson is joining the e-commerce provider following the recent appointment of CEO Fidji Simo, another former high-ranking executive from the social media company.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Kroger names former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to its board
She brings experience across the public and private sectors to the role, including serving on the boards of several Fortune 500 companies.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Aisles Abroad: Inside Alibaba's digital-first club store
Store X is the online retailer's answer to Costco in a format that has caught fire in China as incomes rise and consumers look for new shopping experiences.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Whole Foods to add $10 delivery fee in 6 markets
This comes as a significant change for Amazon Prime members, who previously got free delivery on orders over $35.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Walmart, Target to launch reusable bag pilots
The founding members of the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag will test out new totes along with technology aimed at incentivizing and tracking shopper use.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Walmart takes action on masks and shots as delta variant spreads
The retailer is requiring its corporate workforce to get vaccinated and those who work in counties classified by the federal government as having "substantial" or "high" rates of COVID-19 transmission to mask up.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Kwik Lok CorpWhy the little things matter in meeting grocers' CSR goals
Packaging is the target of the U.S. Plastics Pact, designed to inspire retailers to act more intentionally when making decisions that will minimize plastic waste.
Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Gopuff raises another $1B to fuel rapid growth
The delivery company, which is now valued at $15 billion, will use the funding to expand to new locations, hire talent and build out its technology.
By Jeff Wells • July 30, 2021
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