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Courtesy of Uber
Albertsons adds Uber delivery to 1,200 stores
The tie-up extends the retailer’s availability on third-party marketplaces and marks Uber’s largest grocery expansion to date in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • July 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Save Mart Companies
Save Mart is sending shoppers to the movies
The California grocer has partnered with Fandango to offer movie rewards when customers purchase $25 worth of eligible products.
By Jeff Wells • July 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of Dollar General
Dollar General debuts private label skincare line
Launched within its Believe Beauty brand, the products sell for $5 or less and expand on the dollar store's pursuit of a higher-income shopper.
By Cara Salpini • July 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S Wholesale Grocers to acquire Piggly Wiggly Midwest
The deal will add 84 franchisee stores and 14 Butera Market locations to C&S' supply network.
By Jeff Wells • July 16, 2021 -
Courtesy of Quicklly
South Asian food marketplace Quicklly launches organic Indian grocery subscription box
The new offering lets shoppers pick a minimum of $30 of fresh and nonperishable items as a one-time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly purchase.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 16, 2021 -
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Giant Eagle aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
The company plans to invest $100 million toward the goal over the next 10 years and set an initial target of halving its emissions by 2030.
By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger banners in California, Georgia set new union contracts with pay increases
The agreements with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union locals cover more than 29,000 workers across roughly 270 stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 15, 2021 -
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Dollar General plans to hire 50K new employees amid blazing store growth
The retailer aims to add more than 1,000 stores this year as it looks to nearly double its already vast store footprint in the coming years.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
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 -
Courtesy of Blue Apron
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 -
Courtesy of Instacart
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 -
Courtesy of Save A Lot
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 -
Courtesy of Gopuff
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 -
Courtesy of Fresh Thyme Market
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 -
Courtesy of Schnucks
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 -
Courtesy of Lidl
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 -
Permission granted by Zebra Technologies
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 -
Courtesy of SpartanNash
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 -
Courtesy of Natural Grocers
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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