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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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Walmart
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 -
Imperfect Foods continues to move mainstream
The e-grocer announced $95 million in new funding along with an expansion into personal care products.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers withdraws IPO filing
The grocer, which had postponed its public offering early this year, submitted a formal withdrawal request last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Updated Nov. 2, 2021 -
Lidl will pay $200 to workers who get COVID-19 vaccine
The grocery chain is the latest to provide stipends to workers who elect to get vaccinated.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Grocery Outlet adds two members to board as it eyes long-term growth
The new directors include the chief marketing officer of an artificial intelligence firm and a former top-level CPG executive.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Meijer seeks out local Midwestern suppliers for summit event
The "Lift Local Supplier Event" will invite businesses across the Midwest to pitch their products virtually on April 1.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Weis Markets picks K-VA-T executive as new CFO
Michael T. Lockard, who has also worked as a financial executive at Walmart and UPS, will join the company in March.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Costco is testing curbside pickup
After years of resisting the popular service, the club retailer is now offering it at three stores in New Mexico.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Retrieved from Jackson Whole Grocer on January 20, 2021
Whole Foods to enter Wyoming with Jackson Whole Grocer purchase
The acquisition of the family owned store is slated to close later this year.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 20, 2021
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