Store Operations: Page 13
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Target Thanksgiving meal feeds 4 for $20
The retailer joins a slew of grocers that have rolled out holiday meal discounts in an effort to assuage consumer concern about food prices.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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7-Eleven to open over 600 stores under new design by 2027
The retailer’s newest format features “a larger product assortment and expanded food and beverage offerings,” CEO Joseph DePinto told investors on Thursday.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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How grocers are driving value messaging
With food prices still elevated, grocers are finding ways to help customers save — whether through private label lines, foodservice offerings or in-store signage.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Kroger begins rollout of RFID tech to fresh departments
The automation technology aims to provide more frequent and accurate inventory insight to prevent food waste and streamline in-store operations.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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7-Eleven plucks Albertsons exec to spearhead fresh food operations
Brandon Brown has been tasked with leading some of the programs that the retailer is banking on to improve its performance in North America.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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What’s in store for grocers by 2027?
Increased adoption of tools like smart carts and digital coupon apps plus heightened interest in certain nutritional benefits are among the developments forecast in a new 84.51° report.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Target cuts prices on 2K items for the holiday season
It’s the second time in less than six months that the retailer has lowered prices. By the end of the year, the company said it will have reduced prices on 10,000 items.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Fresh Thyme brings Afresh AI-tech to deli, prepared foods departments
The expanded partnership builds on the technology company’s efforts to expand its capabilities beyond grocers’ produce sections.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Inside the Store: Sam’s Club unveils its store of the future
Shoppers must use Scan & Go at the newly opened Dallas-area location, which boasts a large sushi island, pizza-making robot and more e-commerce fulfillment tools.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Amazon pilots small-format grocery concept
The test store in Chicago is meant for quick fill-in grocery runs and aims to reduce the number of retailers shoppers have to visit to complete shopping trips.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Walmart modifies holiday meal deal
The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Save A Lot debuts Hispanic grocery store concept
The discounter plans to run the location as a test-and-learn facility in hopes of launching more Hispanic grocery specific locations in partnership with Leevers Supermarkets.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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How grocers’ private brands can better appeal to Gen Z
Digital marketing and fresh foods innovation are key to drawing in younger consumers, according to new research.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Sprouts looks to cut carbon dioxide emissions, food waste with expanded tie-up
The specialty grocer is forecasting sustainability boosts over the next 12 months after bringing IFCO’s reusable packaging containers to all of its distribution centers earlier this year.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Chicken processor recalls nearly 12M pounds of meat over listeria concerns
Private brand products from Trader Joe’s, Kroger and Amazon Fresh are included in the USDA’s 342-page recall list.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues
Several large beverage companies, seeing losses in their wine operations, have turned to premium offerings to cater to a more niche audience willing to pay more.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Fareway launches premium grocery brand Truly Yours
The Midwestern grocer is the latest industry player to focus on indulgence with its new private label line.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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USDA prepared to issue subpoenas in beef price-gouging investigation
The department is exploring the impact of food system consolidation as it looks to "more vigorously enforce" competition rules in the meat and grocery industries.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Club stores are doing more to stand out
Sam’s Club is opening a checkout-free store near Dallas while Costco is lowering prices on key items under its Kirkland Signature brand.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Wakefern names former Save Mart exec as GVP of fresh
Mark Van Buskirk brings more than 35 years of grocery experience, including at Albertsons and convenience store chain Jacksons Food Stores, to his new role.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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SpartanNash opens 2nd pilot for grocery store modernization strategy
The company’s remodeled location in Sparta, Michigan, includes items popular at the first test store such as a beef jerky bar, specialty cheeses and healthy meal kits.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Deep Dive‘Healthcare is complicated’: Kroger’s complex journey to link food with health
The grocery company’s health arm aims to connect people with health, wellness and nutrition solutions while battling legislative and healthcare industry challenges.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Ahold Delhaize introduces new in-store audio retail media solution
The grocery company’s East Coast banners will give CPG partners the ability to create in-store audio ads and strategies through a partnership with Vibenomics.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Why Whole Foods’ Daily Shops won’t feature Just Walk Out tech
Display movement is “very restricted” when the tech is in use, a Whole Foods executive said during a store tour of the new format.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Grocers tap into alcohol sales with stand-alone liquor stores
Stand-alone stores allow retailers to get around state liquor sale restrictions and can provide them with a new opportunity for growth, experts say.
By Danielle McLean • Oct. 3, 2024
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