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Kroger names new SVP of retail divisions
Valerie Jabbar, who currently oversees center store merchandising, will take over for Steve McKinney when he retires on Aug. 7.
By Jeff Wells • July 14, 2021 -
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Deep DiveLabor shortage pressures grocers to take a hard look at worker benefits
Companies are offering hefty signing bonuses, but they also need to examine scheduling flexibility, advancement opportunities and other incentives, labor experts and retailers say.
By Jeff Wells , Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • July 14, 2021 -
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Hy-Vee appoints first chief medical officer
Dr. Daniel Fick will oversee the chain’s health initiatives and help launch new products and services.
By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2021 -
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Sam's Club expands Scan & Go app with new Scan & Ship feature
The in-app tool also lets shoppers choose different colors and sizes that may not be available in the store.
By Maria Monteros • July 13, 2021 -
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Blue Apron plans to make packaging fully sustainable
The meal kit maker said it will rely solely on recyclable, reusable or compostable materials for its containers by the end of 2025.
By Sam Silverstein • July 12, 2021 -
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Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart taps high-ranking Facebook exec as new CEO
As of Aug. 2, Fidji Simo will assume the top role at the e-commerce provider while current CEO and founder Apoorva Mehta will serve as executive board chairman.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 9, 2021 -
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Save A Lot accelerates store remodel efforts
The discount operator plans to update more than a third of its stores this year and all 1,000 stores by 2024.
By Jeff Wells • July 9, 2021 -
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Gopuff is hiring over 100 employees to back ghost kitchens operation
Job listings, which include line cooks, kitchen leads and district managers across at least six states, indicate the company is preparing to deliver fresh-made foods.
By Julie Littman • July 9, 2021 -
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Bashas' to open ninth store serving Navajo Nation
The grocery chain plans to replace a City Market location in Shiprock, New Mexico, with its Diné Market concept.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 8, 2021 -
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Dollar General is trying to get healthier
The discount operator just hired its first chief medical officer and said it’s increasing its lineup of health-focused products and services.
By Jeff Wells • July 8, 2021 -
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Fresh Thyme to open local-focused concept store
The specialty grocer's location in St. Louis will offer "hyperlocal" products and an assortment of Meijer brand items.
By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2021 -
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Schnucks names new head of supermarkets
Ted Schnuck, great-grandson of the company’s founder, will fully assume the role in October as Chief Operating Officer Dave Peacock moves to the company board.
By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2021 -
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Klaus Gehrig, head of Lidl's parent company, steps down
The Schwarz Group CEO abruptly resigned last week after a disagreement with the company’s owner.
By Jeff Wells • July 6, 2021 -
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Zebra to buy Fetch Robotics as interest in warehouse automation grows
The companies worked together in the past on integrations that would synchronize human-robot processes for replenishment workflows.
By Matt Leonard • July 6, 2021 -
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Q&A'We have to be bold': SpartanNash's CEO talks rapid-fire executive hires
Tony Sarsam said the flurry of new appointments since he took the top job in September is a crucial first step in building the "people-first" company he envisions.
By Jeff Wells • July 6, 2021 -
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Natural Grocers refreshes loyalty program
{N}power members now have more perks and a new system for translating spending into points and rewards, the grocer said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 6, 2021 -
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Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center
The grocer has partnered with Knapp, a logistics technology specialist, to double the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.
By Jeff Wells • July 2, 2021 -
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Walmart expands Ibotta partnership with new cash-back rewards
The retailer will also join the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), which distributes rebates via third-party sites like social media and recipe hubs.
By Asa Hiken • July 2, 2021 -
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Grocery store employment continues to decline as pandemic fades
Employment at food and beverage stores in the United States fell by 13,000 in June, while restaurants and bars continued to add jobs at a rapid pace.
By Sam Silverstein • July 2, 2021 -
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PCC rolls out meal bundles for under $10
The cooperatively owned grocer will offer a new Shared Values Meal each month that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
By Jeff Wells • July 1, 2021 -
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Google launches food insecurity site, SNAP benefits search tool
The resources include a Google Maps locator for food pantries and a search feature providing information on eligibility requirements for SNAP benefits.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 1, 2021 -
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Raley's names new head of technology
The California chain also appointed a new vice president of operations as it elevated two longtime employees into top executive positions.
By Jeff Wells • June 30, 2021 -
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Ahold Delhaize embraces wearable lifting tech for distribution center workers
The grocer plans to deploy more than 250 "exosuits" to help staffers in U.S. distribution centers reduce back strain when moving heavy items.
By Sam Silverstein • June 30, 2021 -
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Hannaford adds option for pronouns on associates' name tags
The initiative lets workers express their gender identity and show support for the LGBTQ community, parent company Ahold Delhaize stated.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 29, 2021
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