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Stor.ai and Trax team up to offer on-demand picking workforce
The partnership combines Stor.ai’s picking technology and online platform with Trax’s labor pool of more than 1.4 million workers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021 -
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Natural Grocers CEO: Small-basket shopping still absent
Kemper Isely said consumers are still favoring large purchases and that impulse trips won't reappear until office workers return.
By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021 -
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On Special: Schnuck Markets' cheese selection
To stay ahead of the competition, the Midwestern grocer focuses on stocking U.S.-made cheeses and rigorously training its employees, said "cheese guy" Andy DeCou.
By Sam Silverstein • May 10, 2021 -
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HelloFresh will open its largest US distribution facility in Q4
The German meal kit maker also recently brought its Green Chef brand to the U.K.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 10, 2021 -
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Blue Apron’s profitability struggles continue as it focuses on product innovation
The meal kit company posted a $15.7 million net loss but posted a record high average order value in Q1.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 7, 2021 -
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Sprouts' identical store sales drop 9.4% in Q1
The specialty grocer, which is seeing last year's sales boom fade, expects foot traffic to ramp up as the pandemic eases.
By Sam Silverstein • May 7, 2021 -
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Gopuff makes its first international acquisition
The company has entered Europe's highly competitive instant delivery market with the purchase of U.K.-based Fancy.
By Jeff Wells • May 6, 2021 -
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Foxtrot Market ramps up private label with two senior-level hires
Mitch Madoff, who spent more than 20 years at Whole Foods, will head up private label and supply chain, while restaurant veteran Tae Strain has been named corporate executive chef.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 6, 2021 -
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Ahold Delhaize names new head of FreshDirect
Dave Bass, SVP of omnichannel merchandising support for Peapod Digital Labs, will take over as managing director of the e-grocer on Sept. 20, replacing interim CEO Farhan Siddiqi.
By Jeff Wells • Updated Sept. 13, 2021 -
HelloFresh adds 1M US customers in Q1
The German meal kit company saw U.S. sales in the period reach $965 million, up 37% from the previous quarter.
By Sam Silverstein • May 5, 2021 -
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Walgreens rolls out 2-hour delivery nationwide
The pharmacy chain, which already partners with several third-party firms for on-demand delivery, is adding the option amid its push to reach more online shoppers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 4, 2021 -
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Uber and Gopuff link up on 'everyday essentials' e-shop
Gopuff will power the white-label platform for Uber Eats, which will launch in 95 cities this June and expand nationwide in the summer.
By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2021 -
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Albertsons refreshes private label sparkling water line with new flavors and packaging
The grocer is working with Spotify to generate interest in its Soleil selection of beverages, which features labels designed by seven artists.
By Sam Silverstein • May 4, 2021 -
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Kroger delivery takes to the skies with drone pilot
The grocer, along with partner Drone Express, will begin making deliveries this spring in Ohio and then expand to California in the summer.
By Jeff Wells • May 3, 2021 -
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Farmstead finds its footing on the East Coast
The online grocer said early results in Charlotte, North Carolina, support its mid-market approach and have helped lay down a blueprint for its rapid expansion this year.
By Jeff Wells • April 30, 2021 -
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Amazon to raise wages for more than 500K workers
The news comes amid a Reuters report that the National Labor Relations Board ruled a union's evidence could overturn the failed vote at the company's Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2021 -
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Publix rolls out online SNAP payments chainwide
Save Mart and Price Chopper/Market 32 also join Instacart's growing list of partners accepting EBT cards online as the payment option gains traction.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 29, 2021 -
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PCC distributes $3.9M to members with first dividend
The co-op gave the money to its nearly 90,000 members in the form of store credit.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 28, 2021 -
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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 -
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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