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NGA demands Congress strengthen antitrust laws to protect independent grocers
The trade association claims major food retailers are exploiting anti-competitive tactics, leading to economic discrimination against independent grocers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 17, 2021 -
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Imperfect Foods sets sights on net-zero carbon footprint by 2030
The e-grocer plans to focus on waste elimination, renewable energy and operational efficiencies to reach its new sustainability goals.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 16, 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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Courtesy of The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market files for IPO
The specialty grocer aims to return to the public markets and further capitalize on the sales boost it's seen during the pandemic.
By Jeff Wells • Updated July 21, 2021 -
Courtesy of Whole Foods Market
On Special: Whole Foods packaged coffee
The specialty grocer has seen sales rise as more consumers have turned to making their favorite caffeinated drinks at home.
By Jeff Wells • March 15, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Mood MediaGrocery experience 2021: a three-fold challenge and how to succeed
It's critical to understand what customers are looking for in the in-store shopping experience in order to build loyalty in the months and years ahead.
March 15, 2021 -
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SpartanNash names new CFO
Jason Monaco will reunite with CEO Tony Sarsam after the two worked together at Borden Dairy.
By Jeff Wells • March 12, 2021 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart appoints tech IPO vet to board
Frank Slootman, who currently heads enterprise software firm Snowflake, has led three companies onto the stock market.
By Sam Silverstein • March 12, 2021 -
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UNFI branches out into bitcoin and a local marketplace
The distributor continues to build out its services and private brands as retailers reposition for a post-pandemic future.
By Jeff Wells • March 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of BJ's Wholesale Club
BJ's sees surging curbside pickup business
The club retailer is also renewing members at a higher rate than in the past, according to its chief financial and administrative officer.
By Sam Silverstein • March 11, 2021 -
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Kroger ramps up COVID-19 vaccines to 1 million weekly doses
To double its capacity, the grocer’s healthcare division is opening up hours at its pharmacies and rolling out 100 mass vaccination off-site events.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • March 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Aldi
Aldi unveils new sustainability goals
The discount grocer wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, operational waste and packaging materials by 2025 and halve its food waste by 2030.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 10, 2021 -
Walmart explores ghost kitchens
The retailer’s Canadian division is testing the virtual food court concept at several locations.
By Jeff Wells • March 9, 2021 -
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Target launches grocery brand centered on snacks and sweet treats
Favorite Day, which hits stores April 5, will include more than 700 products across categories like bakery, candy, ice cream and beverage mixers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Uber Eats
Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart poaches Uber Eats' head of product
Daniel Danker is now the grocery delivery company's VP of shopper and fulfillment, marking Uber Eats' second major leadership exit in the past week.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 9, 2021 -
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Sprouts details 20 upcoming locations as it pivots to smaller stores
The specialty grocer plans to open stores across seven states and debut a new format centered on efficiency and a "treasure hunt shopping experience."
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 8, 2021 -
Costco's same-day grocery delivery sales rise 450%
The club retailer's three-store pickup test is going well, with basket sizes that have "surpassed our expectations," said CFO Richard Galanti.
By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2021 -
Courtesy of Giant Food
Ahold Delhaize to add AT&T chief digital officer to supervisory board
Bala Subramanian will bring his technology experience from the retail and telecom industries to the Dutch grocery company.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 5, 2021 -
Courtesy of Lidl
Lidl boosts starting hourly pay to $15 for workers in Philadelphia area
The discounter has been raising its starting wage in competitive markets as lawmakers push for higher pay.
By Sam Silverstein • March 5, 2021 -
Courtesy of Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree eyes at least 3K locations for rural concept stores
A new format that combines the retailer's namesake brand with Family Dollar's aims for smaller, underserved markets.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2021 -
Courtesy of Whole Foods
UNFI extends Whole Foods distribution deal into 2027
Negotiations between the wholesaler and retailer had been delayed due to the pandemic.
By Jeff Wells • March 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Albertsons reverses course on mask policy for Texas stores
The retailer, which previously said it would lift its mask-wearing requirement in line with the state's decision to do the same, will now require shoppers to wear face coverings.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated March 9, 2021 -
Good Food Holdings plans to grow as two banners turn to localization
The grocer is planning to open six new stores under its New Seasons Market, Metropolitan Market and Bristol Farms banners.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger beats estimates in Q4 as digital momentum builds
The grocer forecast identical sales growth of 9% to 11% for fiscal 2021 on a two-year basis as it laps record sales driven by the pandemic.
By Jeff Wells • March 4, 2021 -
Retrieved from Business Wire on November 18, 2020
HelloFresh wraps up record year with US customers up 46%
The meal kit company's U.S. sales increased 99% in Q4 as the number of active U.S. customers rose to 2.6 million.
By Jeff Wells • March 3, 2021 -
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Inside the store: Foxtrot Market's first location in Washington, DC
The digitally focused upscale convenience store chain is preparing to debut another store in the nation’s capital later in March and also has two more locations planned for the city.
By Sam Silverstein • March 3, 2021
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