Corporate Operations: Page 95
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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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TrendlineGrocery loyalty
Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger halts distributing coin change
The retailer has come up with alternatives for customers who pay with cash, including rounding up their purchase to support its Zero Hunger, Zero Waste initiative or loading the balance onto their loyalty cards.
By Jessica Dumont • July 14, 2020 -
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Walmart's Open Call pitch event goes virtual
The retailer has opened applications for its annual program that lets entrepreneurs score shelf space for products made in the U.S.
By Krishna Thakker • July 14, 2020 -
Grocery store visits trend upward in June
During the month, foot traffic rose on a year-over-year basis at 10 grocery chains examined by analytics firm Placer.ai.
By Sam Silverstein • July 14, 2020 -
Courtesy of Heinen's
Deep DiveHeinen's rolls out Sally the salad-making robot
Could a machine that dispenses fresh, custom-made bowls be a lifeline for retailers trying to boost their prepared food sales?
By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2020 -
Publix now fills pet prescriptions
Medications for common conditions are available at the grocer's Florida stores and can be delivered to shoppers within a five-mile radius for a $5 fee.
By Krishna Thakker • July 13, 2020 -
Courtesy of Walmart
UFCW joins health experts to push for mask mandates
The union published an open letter saying that broad mask usage by the public could help stop the spread of COVID-19.
By Sam Silverstein • July 13, 2020 -
Permission granted by Meijer
Meijer opens doors to 5 new Midwest supercenters
The retailer, which has been steadily adding supercenter locations, unveiled the stores without fanfare.
By Jessica Dumont • July 10, 2020 -
Courtesy of Plant Based Foods Association
Plant-based products sell 23% better in the meat section, study finds
The research, done by Kroger and the Plant Based Foods Association, found consumers spent more and got a greater variety of items when the products were not in a separate section.
By Megan Poinski • July 10, 2020 -
Kroger to launch targeted audio ads in stores
The new program will allow CPG companies to better target shoppers while they're on the path to purchase.
By Jessica Dumont • July 9, 2020 -
Lidl's arrival on Long Island prompted price cuts by rivals, study shows
Competing grocers lowered list prices by up to 15% when Lidl arrived, according to an independently conducted review of Long Island grocery prices commissioned by the discounter.
By Sam Silverstein • July 9, 2020 -
Permission granted by Walgreens
Walgreens invests $1B to open hundreds of primary care clinics
The retail basic care market is still in its formative stages, but competition to quickly build market presence is heating up.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 9, 2020 -
Courtesy of Shipt
Shipt expands in the Midwest with Fresh Thyme
The partnership will bring same-day grocery delivery to about 10 million households in 30 metro areas.
By Jessica Dumont • July 8, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger taps data analytics leader as marketing chief
Stuart Aitken will take over for Joe Grieshaber, who is retiring after 37 years with the company, while digital head Yael Cosset will take over Kroger's 84.51° and alternative business divisions.
By Sam Silverstein • July 8, 2020 -
Courtesy of Uber
Uber will launch US grocery delivery this month
The service, which will be available through its main app and Uber Eats, has rolled out in 19 cities across Canada and Latin America.
By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2020 -
Courtesy of Earth Fare
Earth Fare is back in business
Just months after the chain filed for bankruptcy, a new ownership group has reopened three locations and announced a new store that will open next year in Virginia.
By Sam Silverstein • July 7, 2020 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon plans more Go Grocery stores
The retailer will open cashier-less stores in the Seattle area and in Washington, D.C., and confirmed plans to open supermarkets in California and the Chicago area.
By Jeff Wells • July 6, 2020 -
Impulse buys get a boost online
The most popular online impulse purchases include snack foods at 42% and ice cream or frozen treats at 38%, according to new research from Magid.
By Jessica Dumont • July 6, 2020 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart's front-end experiment adds service to self-checkout
The company provided more detail on a test it's conducting in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where employees guide customers through the checkout process.
By Sam Silverstein • July 6, 2020 -
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65B deal
Uber Eats gains the fourth-largest food delivery company in the U.S. just weeks after its failed merger with Grubhub.
By Julie Littman , Emma Liem Beckett • July 6, 2020 -
Indian e-grocer Subziwalla launches nationwide service
Following a regional rollout in the Southeast, the company is now shipping nationwide to meet elevated demand during COVID-19.
By Jeff Wells • July 2, 2020 -
Stop & Shop expands e-commerce operations as demand continues to climb
To better support online grocery demand, the retailer will add three warerooms and roll out pickup service to at least 50 more stores. It also recently expanded its delivery partnership with Instacart.
By Jessica Dumont • July 2, 2020 -
Courtesy of Giant Food
Ahold Delhaize announces progress on sustainability investments
All proceeds from the company's first sustainability bond have been used to support the increased consumption of sustainably sourced products, to reduce its carbon footprint and increase sales of healthy food.
By Krishna Thakker • July 2, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger gets FDA authorization for at-home COVID test
The grocer will make the collection kit available to employees this week and, along with partner Gravity Diagnostics, plans to process up to 60,000 tests weekly by the end of July.
By Jeff Wells • July 1, 2020
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