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CDC turns to supermarkets as it expands vaccination push
The government's Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination partnership aims to speed up immunizations by sending doses directly to pharmacies.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 4, 2021 -
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Ahold Delhaize to add Unilever veteran to supervisory board
CPG management expert Jan Zijderveld previously served as CEO and president of Unilever Europe and CEO of Avon.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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Trader Joe's doubles pandemic pay premium nationwide to $4 per hour
The chain announced the temporary increase in the wake of decisions by Seattle and other cities to require extra pay for grocery workers.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Hy-Vee and Amazon target Twin Cities growth
Hy-Vee plans to open two grocery stores each accompanied by a wine and liquor store later this year, while Amazon is reportedly eyeing several spots to grow its grocery business.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Uber buys alcohol delivery platform Drizly for $1.1B
The stock and cash deal comes as the profitable alcohol delivery startup, which operates in 1,400 cities, has seen demand surge during the pandemic.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of PCC Community Markets
PCC urges Seattle mayor to reject hazard pay
The 15-store cooperative says the $4-per-hour requirement would squeeze its already slim profit margins and wants the city to focus on vaccine distribution for grocery workers.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Kroger, Walmart unveil funding recipients for racial equity initiatives
Walmart and its foundation are giving $14.3 million to 16 groups, while the Kroger Foundation chose four organizations to collectively receive $3 million.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Instacart's Road to IPO
Instacart names Facebook VP as operations chief
Asha Sharma will oversee the e-commerce firm's marketplace services, including its app, logistics, and growth and marketing divisions.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO
In the third quarter, the founder will be replaced by Andy Jassy, who now leads the company's profitable AWS cloud services unit.
By Daphne Howland • Updated Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Report: Food retail has room to improve Gen Z recruitment
Many college students believe they can only enter the industry through store-level jobs, according to new research from the Food Industry Association and Saint Joseph’s University.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 1, 2021 -
Heinen's launches health membership program
Club Fx brings numerous guidance tools under one umbrella and will offer a medically rigorous nutrition system. But will shoppers give their grocer a blood sample?
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 1, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walmart corporate blog
Walmart grocery delivery reaches 3,000 stores
Availability of the same-day service has nearly doubled over the past year as the retailer raced to meet pandemic demand and readied its membership platform.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 1, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Giant Company
The Giant Company goes up against quick-serve restaurants with new prepared meal boxes
The grocer’s "All Set in a Box" offering includes a main course and side orders for four people starting at $15.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 1, 2021 -
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FMI calls for greater speed, consistency in grocery worker vaccinations
The trade group also urged the Biden administration to appoint state vaccine coordinators and provide lot dates for doses ahead of time.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 28, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger adds Dell and Unilever vets to board as long-time member exits
Kevin Brown and Amanda Sourry are bringing their consumer packaged goods and supply chain expertise to the grocer's board of directors as Bobby Shackouls retires.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 28, 2021 -
Instacart names new VP of finance as it continues executive hiring spree
The e-commerce provider has been strengthening its senior ranks as it eyes an IPO.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 28, 2021 -
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Walmart kicks off overhaul of its ad business
Now known as Walmart Connect, the retailer's media network is looking to scale into a top 10 offering by developing its own demand-side platform.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 28, 2021 -
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Tracking grocery industry priority for the COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced a deadline of April 19 for all adults in every state to be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.
By Jeff Wells, Sam Silverstein, Catherine Douglas Moran, Thai Phi Le • Updated April 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart will add automated micro-fulfillment to dozens of stores
The move, which represents the largest deployment of the robotic technology to date, will test various configurations from multiple tech vendors.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2021 -
Wakefern to close 62 ShopRite pharmacies amid stifling competition
The cooperative plans to transfer prescription files at the affected stores to nearby CVS locations.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2021 -
Stop & Shop to host virtual 'homegating' for Super Bowl
The grocer's e-commerce site features exclusive recipes from a Top Chef runner-up and a playlist curated by retired New England Patriots player Troy Brown.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart positions itself as key COVID-19 vaccine provider for rural America
The retailer said it will be able to deliver as many as 13 million doses per month when supplies allow.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger, Ocado to open automated fulfillment center in Phoenix
The facility will have digital and robotic capabilities designed to serve grocery delivery demand across the Southwest region, according to the companies.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Giant Company
Giant joins EPA's GreenChill program to curb refrigerant emissions
By enrolling in the program, the grocer is pledging to convert, fix or replace leaking commercial refrigerators across its operations.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart's mass layoffs reflect shifting operations in grocery pickup
The terminations of nearly 1,900 in-store shoppers come as grocers like Kroger are relying more on their own workers to fulfill orders.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 22, 2021
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