Corporate Operations: Page 83


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    Costco is reinstating purchase limits on some items

    Amid soaring quarterly sales, the club retailer said it's limiting the amount of toilet paper, bottled water and other products members can buy as supply chain challenges mount.

    By Sept. 24, 2021
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    PCC introduces new approach to food bank donations

    The co-op set up accounts through its distributor, United Natural Foods, Inc., for the grocer's 17 food bank partners to directly place orders using donated funds.

    By Sept. 22, 2021
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    DoorDash moves deeper into grocery

    The company is testing its new DoubleDash service with Albertsons and has launched an on-demand alcohol service that includes delivery from grocery stores.

    By Sept. 20, 2021
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    How Shipt aims to boost membership

    The delivery company is focusing on its selection of retailers, personalized offerings and the high-touch service provided by its personal shoppers to differentiate itself, CEO Kelly Caruso said in an interview.

    By Sept. 20, 2021
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    Hy-Vee looks to hire 2K pharmacy technicians

    The grocer has also launched an apprenticeship program to train pharmacy technicians how to administer vaccinations.

    By Sept. 20, 2021
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    Kroger is once again requiring all employees to wear masks

    The grocer relaxed its policy for workers over the summer but is reimplementing it as the delta variant continues to spread in the U.S.

    By Sept. 17, 2021
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    H-E-B opens jewelry outlet

    The Texas grocer has debuted a James Avery Artisan Jewelry store-within-a-store, with plans for two more this year.

    By Sept. 17, 2021
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    FMI: 80% of food retailers say hiring issues are hurting business

    Despite boosting worker incentives, food retailers saw an overall turnover rate of 58% last year, up from 40% in 2019, the trade group found.

    By Sept. 16, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    Inside Hy-Vee's 'reimagined' physical-meets-digital store

    Located in an up-and-coming northwest suburb of Des Moines, Iowa, the festive prototype features a lineup of new departments and partnerships, with digital touchpoints woven throughout.

    By Sept. 15, 2021
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    Sam's Club boosts minimum wage to $15 in bid to win more workers

    The move makes the warehouse retailer's starting pay slightly higher than that of its parent company, Walmart.   

    By Maria Monteros • Sept. 15, 2021
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    UNFI promotes company veteran to new chief customer role

    Steve Dietz, who has headed the grocery retailer and distributor's Pacific operations since 2018, will assume responsibility for sales efforts across all of its regions on Oct. 1.

    By Sept. 13, 2021
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    Kroger touts the strength of its omnichannel shopping ecosystem

    Digital sales were down 13% during the second financial quarter, but the majority of those customers continued to shop in the company's stores, said CEO Rodney McMullen.

    By Sept. 10, 2021
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    E-grocer Weee names Walmart, Grocery Outlet vets among executive hires

    The newly appointed vice presidents arrive at a time when the online grocer is ramping up for a public listing.

    By Updated Sept. 21, 2021
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    Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine

    The requirements will impact some 80 million workers, in addition to many working for the government and federal contractors, the White House said.

    By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 10, 2021
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    Gorillas appoints executives to fuel new growth stage

    With the arrival of its CFO and COO, the instant delivery company is positioning itself as a seasoned competitor in an industry full of upstarts.

    By Sept. 9, 2021
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    Amazon is bringing cashierless tech to Whole Foods

    The specialty grocer plans to open a location in Washington, D.C., and one in Sherman Oaks, California, equipped with the Just Walk Out system.

    By Sept. 8, 2021
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    Publix to open second location in Kentucky

    The grocer plans to begin operations at the new Louisville store in early 2024.

    By Updated Dec. 9, 2021
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    Save A Lot sells 32 stores, converting them to local ownership

    The stores located in the greater Cleveland, Chicago and Milwaukee areas are slated for remodeling next year to reflect the discount grocer's updated branding.

    By Sept. 8, 2021
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    Hy-Vee adding hybrid eyewear kiosks at select stores

    The first one will be located at the grocer's upcoming store in Grimes, Iowa, as part of a partnership with online retailer Pair Eyewear.

    By Sept. 7, 2021
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    Dollar General reaches goal of hiring 50K workers, looks to add more

    The discount retailer is offering a $5,000 signing bonus to people who accept positions as drivers for DG Private Fleet, its trucking division.

    By Sept. 2, 2021
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    Hy-Vee adds child care assistance as employee perk

    The grocer’s eligible associates can find in-home providers through WeeCare. 

    By Sept. 2, 2021
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    Walmart expands Instacart pilot to New York City

    The retailer will use its stores near the city to fulfill orders for customers in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.

    By Sept. 1, 2021
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    Sprouts' CFO departs

    Board member Chip Molloy will take over the role once again as Denise Paulonis leaves to become CEO of hair care supply chain Sally Beauty Holdings.

    By Sept. 1, 2021
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    Why Schnucks built a scaled-down supermarket

    The company's new "Schnucks Fresh" store in Jasper, Indiana, reflects a push by grocers to open more small stores that are customized to their markets.

    By Sept. 1, 2021
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    CPG manufacturers face 'labor crisis' amid supply chain pressures, report says

    The Consumer Brands Association noted that only 12,000 jobs were added in the second quarter despite higher wages, while demand and manufacturing costs continued to rise.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 31, 2021