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Hy-Vee will distribute more than 3M free masks to shoppers
The grocer believes handing out masks at stores, but not requiring them, is the most effective policy. "We are doing something about it versus just saying something about it," a company spokeswoman said.
By Krishna Thakker • July 23, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger's 84.51° data unit appoints Milen Mahadevan as president
Like other recently promoted Kroger executives, Mahadevan is a former official of dunnhumbyUSA.
By Sam Silverstein • July 23, 2020 -
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Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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Major chains reset pension agreements with the UFCW
Kroger, Albertsons and Stop & Shop tentatively agreed to withdraw from the union's main pension fund and establish variable annuity pension plans in its place.
By Jeff Wells • July 22, 2020 -
Retailers join forces in bid to replace the plastic bag
Target, Walmart and Kroger are part of a newly formed, $15 million "Beyond the Bag" program.
By Sam Silverstein • July 22, 2020 -
Walmart Canada invests deeply to boost store, online technology
The company's C$3.5 billion plan to boost e-commerce and store technology borrows from its U.S. playbook, according to one industry analyst.
By Krishna Thakker • July 22, 2020 -
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Walmart to close on Thanksgiving
The retailer framed the decision to close U.S. stores on the holiday — for the first time in more than 30 years — as a gesture of thanks to employees.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2020 -
Courtesy of Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers will require shoppers to wear masks after all
The decision followed swift public backlash after the retailer initially announced Winn-Dixie would not require face coverings in order to reduce "undue friction" between customers and store employees.
By Krishna Thakker • July 21, 2020 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Order from your inbox? Walmart and Yahoo team up on grocery
Yahoo Mail users will now be able to browse items, add them to their carts and check out from their email using the iOS app or desktop site.
By Jessica Dumont • July 21, 2020 -
Aldi to enter Arizona in 2020 with 4 Phoenix-area stores
The discount supermarket chain is on track to open more than 70 U.S. stores in 2020 and now has 2,000 stores across the country.
By Sam Silverstein • July 21, 2020 -
Dollar Tree names new CEO
Michael Witynski is taking on the chief executive role as the pandemic continues to drive business to the dollar store segment.
By Kaarin Moore • July 20, 2020 -
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Albertsons adds new private label frozen desserts
The company has rolled out 13 new private label dessert items, including four types of ice cream, three kinds of sorbet, and six plant-based products made with oat milk and coconut milk.
By Krishna Thakker • July 20, 2020 -
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Lowes Foods highlights produce prep stations in new ad
The "Choptober" campaign promotes its Pick and Prep service by humorously pointing out mishaps like "guacamole elbow" and "onion eyes" that can occur when prepping at home.
By Jeff Wells • July 20, 2020 -
UFCW enlists help from senators as it pushes for the return of hazard pay
Citing data from the union, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown are demanding that retailers restore their hazard pay programs.
By Sam Silverstein • July 20, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Less is more: Why retailers and CPGs are moving toward selling fewer products in stores
As the coronavirus pushes some items off supermarket shelves, the food industry is finding a smaller selection reduces consumer confusion, boosts sales and trims expenses for grocers.
By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2020 -
Instacart sues rival Cornershop, alleging 'brazen' intellectual property theft
Instacart claims the Uber-backed startup stole significant portions of its product catalog, including more than 18,000 images.
By Jeff Wells • July 16, 2020 -
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Amazon plans to open 3 grocery stores in Philadelphia area, reports say
The retailer, which operates distribution centers in the region as well as Amazon Fresh, could open the stores by the end of the year.
By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2020 -
Food Lion adds more than 300 stores to same-day delivery fleet
The Instacart-powered service is now available at additional stores in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
By Krishna Thakker • July 16, 2020 -
San Francisco and Massachusetts drop reusable-bag bans
The decisions reverse directives put in place at the start of the pandemic that were designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
By Sam Silverstein • July 16, 2020 -
Courtesy of Walmart corporate blog
More retailers mandate mask wearing across the US
Meijer, Schnucks, Publix and Target will require customers to cover their faces while shopping to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger will require all shoppers to wear masks beginning July 22
The grocery chain joins Walmart in issuing the directive as COVID-19 cases continue to soar in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2020 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart will require shoppers to wear masks in all of its US stores
The new policy will go into effect at the company’s more than 5,000 stores, including Sam’s Club locations, on Monday.
By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2020 -
Kroger-owned Home Chef to offer the Impossible Burger
The meal kit company will let customers choose plant-based protein instead of meat for certain recipes.
By Sam Silverstein • July 15, 2020 -
Jungle Jim's aims to replicate some of its in-store magic online
The Ohio grocer has had to shutter many of its attractions and cancel events during the pandemic, but it's moving some experiences like its popular cooking classes online.
By Krishna Thakker • July 15, 2020 -
Stop & Shop launches digital nutrition program
The grocer joins a growing list of retailers that are moving dietitian services and healthy living resources online during the pandemic.
By Jessica Dumont • July 15, 2020 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon's Dash Cart offers another version of checkout-free technology
The company's smart grocery cart, which automatically scans products and processes payment, will roll out at its Woodland Hills, California, grocery store this year.
By Jeff Wells • July 14, 2020
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