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  Dollar General joins the Thanksgiving grocery rush

  The discounter is joining a range of retailers in beckoning shoppers with savings on foods commonly used for holiday meals.

  Corporate Operations

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  Kroger and Albertsons vs. Washington state: Inside the closing arguments

  The two companies compete fiercely in the Evergreen State, and legal teams for both sides had differing arguments on what that could mean for the fate of the merger.

  Corporate Operations

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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.

  Center Store

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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.

  Foodservice

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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.

  Technology

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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.

  Fresh Food

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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. 

  Technology

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  What grocery CEOs earned in 2023

  The top executives of the largest publicly traded grocery retailers in the U.S. all took home multimillion-dollar pay packages last year, with several raking in more than $10 million.

  Corporate Operations

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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.

  Corporate Operations

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  Walmart adds pharmacy to same-day delivery

  The retail giant said it’s responding to a top customer request. Under this program, they can include prescriptions, grocery items or both for delivery.

  E-commerce

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  Grocery e-commerce soars in September as delivery posts another strong showing

  Delivery sales were up 50% last month, to $3.9 billion, but pickup also recorded respectable growth, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

  E-commerce

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  California closes reusable plastic carryout bag loophole

  Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1053, a law that will eliminate plastic bags as an option at store checkouts. Retailers will still be allowed to sell certain recycled paper bags.

  Fresh Food

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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.

  Technology

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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.

  Technology

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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.

  Center Store

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  Hy-Vee president to step down

  Donna Tweeten, the first woman to serve in the leadership role in the grocer’s history, will retire in mid-January.

  Corporate Operations

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  The Friday Checkout: Surprise! Lidl isn’t a magic shop.

  Less than 60% of shoppers surveyed by the discounter in its U.S. markets knew it was a grocer. New branding featuring some clever wordplay aims to change that.

  Corporate Operations

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  Walmart modifies holiday meal deal

  The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.

  Fresh Food

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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.

  Technology

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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.

  Fresh Food

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  Instacart names Uber exec as chief technology officer

  Anirban Kundu is joining the grocery technology company after most recently serving as vice president and head of engineering at its rival. 

  Technology

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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.

  Fresh Food

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  Gelson’s debuts ‘premium’ c-store banner

  The Southern California grocer’s first ReCharge site offers 40 car chargers and a store that’s designed for customers to dine and browse.

  Corporate Operations

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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.

  Fresh Food

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  Save A Lot launches first-ever loyalty program

  Shoppers can redeem points for free products and access deals through the mobile app while individual stores can customize the app with local offers.

  Finances & Deals

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