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Gopuff hires former Amazon VP of global logistics
Tim Collins, who spent more than 20 years at the e-tailer, will become Gopuff's senior vice president of operations and oversee its supply chain, customer service, real estate and launch teams.
By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2021 -
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Aisles Abroad: Asda's one-stop shop for plant-based products
The chain's "vegan butcher counter" aims to save shoppers the scavenger hunt of buying plant-based items. Similar concepts are starting to take hold in the U.S.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 26, 2021 -
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Albertsons names first chief data officer
The grocery company has brought on American Express veteran Danielle Crop to drive the customer experience by combining data assets with e-commerce.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 26, 2021 -
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Albertsons sees pickup volume rocket ahead
Drive Up & Go accelerated more than 865% during 2020 and surged 1,000% in Q4 as the grocer once again accelerated its rollout plans for the service.
By Sam Silverstein • April 26, 2021 -
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UFCW presses grocers to guarantee paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations
The union's call comes as President Joe Biden urged employers to compensate their workers for the time needed to receive shots and deal with side effects.
By Sam Silverstein • April 23, 2021 -
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Grocers tout sustainability efforts as Earth Day spotlights climate crisis
This week, Albertsons unveiled emissions-reduction goals, while Hannaford said it hit a food waste diversion milestone and H-E-B is boosting its recycling efforts.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 22, 2021 -
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How 4 companies in the grocery industry are sharing sustainability progress
As food retailers and distributors ramp up environmentally friendly initiatives, publicly reporting their priorities and progress can benefit investors and consumers.
By Grocery Dive staff • April 22, 2021 -
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Misfits Market brings in $200M as its valuation passes $1B
The direct-to-consumer grocer intends to use the Series C funding to increase the range of foods it sells and complete its West Coast expansion.
By Sam Silverstein • April 21, 2021 -
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Lidl US names new CEO
Michal Lagunionek will take over in June from Johannes Fieber, who is departing after three years at the helm.
By Jeff Wells • April 21, 2021 -
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Amazon One palm payment tool expands to East Coast
After rolling out in more than a dozen Seattle-area stores, the technology is now available at an Amazon Go store in New York City.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated May 10, 2021 -
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Raley's turns California store into its second O-N-E Market
The conversion of the El Dorado Hills store into the healthy-foods-focused format ties into a multi-year effort to boost the grocer's health-oriented image.
By Sam Silverstein • April 20, 2021 -
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Food Lion sets new sustainability goals
The grocery chain unveiled plans to reduce food waste, increase sourcing transparency and cut carbon emissions as parent company Ahold Delhaize ramps up its environmental efforts.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 20, 2021 -
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Walmart expands grocerants with la Madeleine, Nathan's Famous
The retailer has partnered with the French bakery and cafe chain on a fast-casual format for 10 Dallas-Fort Worth area stores, while its tie-up with the hot dog chain is a part of its ghost kitchen trials.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 19, 2021 -
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New Seasons taps Kroger, WinCo vet as new CEO
Nancy Lebold previously oversaw merchandising in California for Kroger’s Food 4 Less banner and worked at WinCo Foods for more than 25 years.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 16, 2021 -
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Inside the store: Choice Market's new frictionless flagship
The grocery-convenience retailer has introduced Choice: Now, a computer-vision system that will roll out across all of its current and future stores.
By Jeff Wells • April 16, 2021 -
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Walmart invests in autonomous vehicle startup Cruise
The venture will help the retailer's goals of developing a last-mile delivery system that's fast, low-cost and scalable.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 16, 2021 -
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Kroger's new Ocado centers are powerful. But can they deliver?
The companies' execs stressed the flexibility and interconnectedness of the new automated facilities, but questions remain around execution and serving same-day demand.
By Jeff Wells • April 15, 2021 -
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Remodeled Schnucks store to feature food hall, clothing store
The updated supermarket in Kirkwood, Missouri, will include branches of local restaurants and St. Louis clothier Arch Apparel.
By Sam Silverstein • April 15, 2021 -
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Dollar Tree launches a retail media network
The company is uniquely positioned as a discounter entering the increasingly crowded digital marketing space.
By Peter Adams • Updated April 16, 2021 -
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Gopuff shutters its ship-to-home service
The short-lived program offered a way for the company to sell products to consumers outside of its same-day delivery areas.
By Jeff Wells • April 14, 2021 -
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CVS broadens assortment of frozen foods and good-for-you snacks
The pharmacy chain is adding dozens of new grocery items as it taps into elevated at-home eating among consumers.
By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2021 -
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Walmart establishes policy to protect pollinators
The retailer outlined new guidelines for fresh produce suppliers, along with sharing how it plans to combat habitat loss.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 14, 2021 -
SpartanNash names new chief supply chain officer as it eyes growth
David Petko joins the grocery store operator and wholesaler after more than a decade at C&S Wholesale Grocers.
By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2021 -
Dollar General to hire 20K new employees across its business
As the discounter expands its footprint and offering, it's looking to add staffers for its stores, warehouses, trucks and customer support center.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 14, 2021 -
Report calls for c-stores to steer further toward food
Several leading advisors note that "existential threats" like the shift to electric vehicles and growing delivery demand necessitate an increasing focus on meals, groceries and services.
By Jeff Wells • April 13, 2021
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