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Courtesy of Save A Lot
Save A Lot rewrites the grocery store jingle
The company has released a pop/hip-hop anthem that headlines new advertising aimed at broadening its reach while reinforcing its low prices.
By Jeff Wells • July 30, 2021 -
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Wegmans to open first store in Manhattan
The 82,000-square-foot supermarket, set to open in 2023 at a former Kmart site, will be the retailer's second location in New York City.
By Sam Silverstein • July 30, 2021 -
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Despite Prime Day, Amazon Q2 misses as pandemic boost fades
The e-commerce giant is seeing big revenue boosts from services outside of its online or store-based product sales.
By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2021 -
Courtesy of United Natural Foods, Inc.
UNFI names Coca-Cola veteran as new CEO
Sandy Douglas, who spent more than 30 years at the CPG giant and was most recently the top executive at Staples, will replace Steven Spinner on Aug. 9.
By Jeff Wells • July 29, 2021 -
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FreshDirect brings two-hour alcohol delivery to the Hamptons
The e-grocer is promoting the ease and speed of its Rosé Express as it contends with a growing number of delivery services in New York.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2021 -
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Albertsons sees flat digital sales during Q1 as store traffic increases
The grocer's identical sales were down 10% on a year-over-year basis but up 16.5% compared with the same period two years ago, prompting it to raise its full-year guidance.
By Sam Silverstein • July 29, 2021 -
Courtesy of HelloFresh
HelloFresh Market arrives in the US
The online store includes add-ons like quick meals, grocery items and fresh produce as the meal kit maker looks to become more of a "food solutions group."
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 28, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger names new division presidents
Keith Shoemaker will lead the Dallas division while Lori Raya will head up Kroger's mid-Atlantic division at a time of significant change for the grocer.
By Jeff Wells • July 28, 2021 -
Courtesy of Target
Target reports 25% increase in Black representation at the officer level
Nearly a year after promising to establish systemic changes, the big-box retailer announced progress in its annual diversity report.
By Maria Monteros • July 28, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart to sell its omnichannel capabilities to other businesses
The retailer has partnered with Adobe to give small and mid-sized retailers access to its pickup and delivery technology.
By Maria Monteros • July 28, 2021 -
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FMI: Food retailers expect 'significant' business growth from health-conscious efforts
Food retailers are more closely linking their stores’ brand propositions to health and well-being, according to a new report from the trade group.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 27, 2021 -
Courtesy of Wicked Kitchen
Tesco-developed Wicked Kitchen brand launches at 2,500 Kroger and Sprouts stores
The plant-based brand, which made its name at the U.K. retailer and is headed by big names in the U.S. food business, brings a wide variety of SKUs to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • July 27, 2021 -
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Retailers leverage open calls to add diversity, sustainability to supply chains
Faced with sourcing challenges and evolving shopper demands, companies like Kroger, Lowe's and QVC are looking for new or more local suppliers that meet their needs.
By Jen A. Miller • July 23, 2021 -
Courtesy of Lidl
Save A Lot CEO returning to Lidl
Kenneth McGrath, who previously spent 13 years with the European discounter, will become deputy chairman of its international business beginning Oct. 1, the German publication Lebensmittel Zeitung reported.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of Fabric
Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart teams with Fabric on automated fulfillment service
The partnership is the first phase of the e-commerce company's “next-generation fulfillment initiative” that moves order picking and packing out of store aisles and into dedicated spaces.
By Jeff Wells • July 22, 2021 -
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Costco pilots same-day delivery with Uber
The delivery company is providing service from 25 of the club retailer's stores in Texas, with seven more planned for the coming weeks.
By Jeff Wells • July 21, 2021 -
Courtesy of Foxtrot Market
Foxtrot plans 50 new stores and a larger format
The upscale convenience chain is set to enter New York City, Los Angeles and other cities, and is rolling out a new store model that's twice the size of its traditional shops.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • July 20, 2021 -
Courtesy of Uber
Albertsons adds Uber delivery to 1,200 stores
The tie-up extends the retailer’s availability on third-party marketplaces and marks Uber’s largest grocery expansion to date in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • July 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Save Mart Companies
Save Mart is sending shoppers to the movies
The California grocer has partnered with Fandango to offer movie rewards when customers purchase $25 worth of eligible products.
By Jeff Wells • July 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of Dollar General
Dollar General debuts private label skincare line
Launched within its Believe Beauty brand, the products sell for $5 or less and expand on the dollar store's pursuit of a higher-income shopper.
By Cara Salpini • July 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S Wholesale Grocers to acquire Piggly Wiggly Midwest
The deal will add 84 franchisee stores and 14 Butera Market locations to C&S' supply network.
By Jeff Wells • July 16, 2021 -
Courtesy of Quicklly
South Asian food marketplace Quicklly launches organic Indian grocery subscription box
The new offering lets shoppers pick a minimum of $30 of fresh and nonperishable items as a one-time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly purchase.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 16, 2021 -
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Giant Eagle aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
The company plans to invest $100 million toward the goal over the next 10 years and set an initial target of halving its emissions by 2030.
By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger banners in California, Georgia set new union contracts with pay increases
The agreements with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union locals cover more than 29,000 workers across roughly 270 stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 15, 2021 -
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Dollar General plans to hire 50K new employees amid blazing store growth
The retailer aims to add more than 1,000 stores this year as it looks to nearly double its already vast store footprint in the coming years.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 15, 2021
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