Corporate Operations: Page 78
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Amazon Fresh deepens its focus on Just Walk Out technology
The company's recently opened supermarket in Fairfax, Virginia, has Amazon's checkout-free system, as will three nearby locations in the state.
By Sam Silverstein • April 8, 2022 -
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Walmart will pay up to $110,000 for long-haul drivers
The company also opened a path for supply chain workers in Delaware and Texas to earn commercial driver's licenses through a training program.
By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2022 -
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Walmart opening 5 health 'superstores' in delayed Florida launch
The retailer has been focused on building out its omnichannel care offerings as it moves into direct healthcare delivery.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 7, 2022 -
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Seattle-area grocer launches all-electric delivery fleet
Town & Country Markets is also moving goods between its stores using the battery-powered vehicles, according to PacWesty, an adventure travel company that owns and operates the vans.
By Sam Silverstein • April 7, 2022 -
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Southeastern Grocers sets sustainable packaging targets for own brands
The grocery company plans to eliminate polystyrene; make all packaging reusable, recyclable or industrially compostable; and use an average of 30% post-consumer recycled material in its packaging by 2028.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 7, 2022 -
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Albertsons and Kroger reach labor deal with unions in California
The tentative agreement between seven United Food and Commercial Workers locals and the grocery chains heads off a threatened strike.
By Sam Silverstein • April 6, 2022 -
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Instacart continues rollout of worker tools with tip protection and multi-store batching features
As it looks to retain its large gig workforce during low unemployment, Instacart has added new resources aimed at boosting workers' earnings.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 6, 2022 -
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Kroger launches restaurant supply business
The grocer now offers next-day delivery in the greater Dallas area aimed at small and independent establishments.
By Jeff Wells • April 6, 2022 -
Save Mart taps former Albertsons marketing chief as executive chairman
In an interview, Shane Sampson said the newly acquired regional grocery chain plans to be "nimble and agile" and that new private equity owner Kingswood Capital Management understands retail.
By Sam Silverstein • April 5, 2022 -
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Aldi is the fastest-growing US grocery chain, report says
The 88 U.S. locations the grocer debuted last year total more than 2.2 million square feet of space — well ahead of the 1.3 million square feet Publix added, according to professional services firm Jones Lang LaSalle.
By Sam Silverstein • April 4, 2022 -
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Walmart plots roadmap for media business with focus on premium ads
The retailer is quickly scaling its retail media business as the segment draws significant revenue but also faces stiffer competition.
By Peter Adams • April 1, 2022 -
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Gopuff laying off 3% of its global workforce
The rapidly expanding company is cutting hundreds of positions as it faces sector-wide challenges and a need to realign as a global business.
By Jeff Wells • April 1, 2022 -
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BJ's adds same-day delivery subscription as membership perk
Same-Day Select offers two options for no-fee deliveries from the club retailer, further expanding its efforts to boost e-commerce loyalty and buying options.
By Jeff Wells • March 31, 2022 -
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Activist investor Carl Icahn ends Kroger proxy fight over animal welfare, worker pay
The billionaire has pulled his two candidates for the supermarket chain's board of directors after losing a similar proxy battle at McDonald's, according to a Monday note to shareholders of the companies.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated June 6, 2022 -
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Regional chains announce new sustainability initiatives
New Seasons Market is switching to more eco-friendly packaging for its private label line of fresh pasta, while Meijer will hold its first supplier summit focused on sustainability in late June.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 30, 2022 -
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BJ's teams with DoorDash to offer grocery delivery
The service is available to customers who aren't BJ's members, but members of the club retailer are eligible for lower prices.
By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2022 -
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Kroger opens ad inventory to third-party platforms in latest scale play
The grocer's media business has initially granted access to three firms in a move aimed at boosting flexibility for ad buyers.
By Peter Adams • March 29, 2022 -
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Sprouts ties new loan terms to sustainability goals
The health-focused grocer will incur lower borrowing costs under the revolving credit facility if it achieves targets for the sale of socially and environmentally sustainable products and the diversity of its board of directors.
By Sam Silverstein • March 28, 2022 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Instacart fights to stay relevant with retailers
The company that's shown a knack for evolution is now entering a new act. Will its deeper focus on retailer services keep it flying high?
By Jeff Wells • March 28, 2022 -
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Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart slashes its valuation by nearly 40%
The move comes amid a significant slowdown in growth on its core marketplace and follows its expansion into new technology services for retailers.
By Jeff Wells • March 25, 2022 -
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URB-E partners with indoor farming startup to deliver locally grown produce in NYC
The company is using containers propelled by electric bicycles to transport greens grown by Square Roots to retailers.
By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 2022 -
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Kroger partners with Nvidia to boost freshness efforts using AI
The companies will build a laboratory to study ways to use the computer graphics firm's technology to spot early signs of food spoilage, plot optimal delivery routes and make operations in Kroger's stores more efficient.
By Sam Silverstein • March 24, 2022 -
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Q&AHow the Ukraine conflict and supply chain chaos could play out in food prices
Wells Fargo chief agricultural economist Michael Swanson is already seeing improvements in inflationary pressures such as labor and transportation, even as "the next wave" of increases takes hold.
By Chris Casey • March 23, 2022 -
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The Fresh Market's first-ever loyalty program brings customization to the store level
"The Ultimate Loyalty Program" offers perks like digital coupons, purchase frequency rewards for select departments and a free slice of cake during a member's birthday month.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 23, 2022 -
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Inside the Store: Bristol Farms' first Newfound Market location
The 34,000-square-foot food hall-focused store in Irvine, California, includes several fast-casual food venues as well as a full-service Italian restaurant that offers seating for 120 people.
By Sam Silverstein • March 23, 2022
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