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Aldi looks to sharpen its cost-cutting edge
The discounter plans to cut prices on over 250 items this summer in a move it said would save shoppers $100 million.
By Sam Silverstein • May 3, 2024 -
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How The Raley’s Companies has redefined its sustainability and labor benchmarks
Since acquiring Bashas’ in late 2021, the grocery company has broadened its impact report to look at all its divisions’ initiatives over the last two years.
By Peyton Bigora • May 2, 2024 -
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Automatic age verification comes to self-checkout
An AI-driven solution that’s being tested in Germany has eliminated the need for cashier intervention in 80% of age-restricted transactions, manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf said.
By Jessica Loder • May 2, 2024 -
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Sam’s Club’s receipt-verification tech speeds ahead
The AI-based equipment is now in place at a fifth of the chain’s locations and is helping shoppers exit more than 20% faster than before.
By Sam Silverstein • May 1, 2024 -
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Amazon now has a grocery subscription. Should grocers follow suit?
Subscriptions are a “necessary evil” as grocers look to address the high costs of grocery e-commerce, said Brick Meets Click Partner David Bishop.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2024 -
Tops buys 5 stores
The purchase includes four full-service stores and a Tops Xpress in the greater Buffalo, New York, area previously run by a longtime franchise partner.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 30, 2024 -
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Walmart to close health centers due to ‘lack of profitability’
The retailer also plans to end telehealth services, citing operational costs and reimbursement complexities that made its healthcare business unsustainable.
By Nate Delesline III • April 30, 2024 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: What the sudden loss of Foxtrot and Dom’s means for retail
Their demise underscores just how difficult it is to bring new, innovative ideas to life in the shadow of large-scale competitors and the grinding need for efficiency.
By Jeff Wells • April 30, 2024 -
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Getir pulls out of the US but says FreshDirect will keep operating
The quick-delivery company said it is redirecting its capital to its home market of Turkey, where it generates more than 90% of its revenue and sees the most potential for growth.
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Rob Walton ends long-standing tenure on Walmart board
The eldest son of founder Sam Walton has been with the company since 1969 — and even longer if you count his job at his father’s original five-and-dime.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2024 -
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Will Kroger and Albertsons’ revised divestiture plan satisfy the FTC?
The grocers’ new deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers indicates they have heard the agency’s concerns — but whether it will be enough to get their proposed merger through remains unclear, analysts said.
By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Grocers turn to loyalty programs to battle the likes of Aldi, Walmart
Promoting value and rewarding loyal customers are critical as supermarkets go head-to-head with discounters.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 26, 2024 -
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Ahold Delhaize allocates proceeds of its green bond to sustainability efforts
The Dutch grocer allotted the largest portion of the earnings toward green buildings and energy efficiencies.
By Peyton Bigora • April 26, 2024 -
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H-E-B to build Texas distribution campus
The grocer has closed on a land deal and plans to have several facilities support its supply chain operations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 26, 2024 -
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Foxtrot, Dom’s sued amid mass layoff
A class action complaint claims the companies violated the WARN Act by failing to give its employees at least 60 days notice of the shutdown.
By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2024 -
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How Giant Food revamped its loyalty program
Private label is playing a starring role as the East Coast grocer looks to boost engagement with shoppers and demonstrate a commitment to value.
By Sam Silverstein • April 24, 2024 -
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Sprouts will pay $265K to settle federal discrimination charge
A federal investigation determined the specialty grocer subjected employees in the Los Angeles area to sexual harassment and retaliation.
By Peyton Bigora • April 24, 2024 -
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Albertsons sees more turmoil ahead as it closes the books on a tough year
The grocer posted anemic same-store sales growth during its latest quarter, with lower inflation and a growing reliance on pharmacy posing key challenges.
By Sam Silverstein • April 23, 2024 -
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The Department of Labor will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
By Ryan Golden • April 23, 2024 -
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Dom’s, Foxtrot cease operations
The companies “found no viable option despite good faith and exhaustive efforts,” Dom’s posted on its website.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Brett Dworski • Updated April 23, 2024 -
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Taking a closer look at Kroger and Albertsons’ revised divestiture deal with C&S
A series of charts and maps shows how the retailers’ revised deal differs from the original, and how it would impact markets across the country.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated April 26, 2024 -
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Kroger and Albertsons update divestiture plan with C&S
The grocery chains have increased the number of stores they plan to divest and added other assets to the deal as they press ahead with their embattled merger plan.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • April 22, 2024 -
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Gelson’s replaces president and CEO
The Southern California chain said Albertsons veteran Ryan Adams has assumed both positions.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 19, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Amazon takes back the mic on Just Walk Out
The company is working overtime to shift perception of frictionless tech back to its favor.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 19, 2024 -
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Grubhub steps up its grocery game
The restaurant delivery company is offering products from hundreds of independent food retailers through a new tie-up with e-commerce platform provider Mercato.
By Sam Silverstein • April 19, 2024
