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Why Lidl never stops chasing efficiency
“As global as possible, as local as necessary” is the discounter’s strategy as it uses its scale and German parent company to keep costs low, U.S. CEO Joel Rampoldt said at Groceryshop.
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Grocery Outlet names new supply chain leader
Scott Fremont started as chief supply chain officer for the grocery chain earlier this month following nearly 18 years with Target.
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UNFI reports solid results as it recovers from cyberattack
The grocery retailer and wholesaler has raised its sales expectations to reflect strong performance in recent months, CEO Sandy Douglas said during an earnings call.
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How Erewhon is approaching digitally enabled shopping
The upscale chain recently added ordering kiosks and updated its app to create a personalized experience that’s resonating with customers, Chief Growth Officer Kabir Jain said at Groceryshop.
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Ahold Delhaize to launch new unified retail media tool
Called Edge, the platform will consolidate a slew of digital channels into a single ecosystem, Bobby Watts, SVP and executive lead of AD Retail Media, said in an interview at Groceryshop.
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How Whole Foods is flipping the script on its ‘Whole Paycheck’ reputation
The grocer is leaning into deals and private label products while also offering shoppers “little luxuries," Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Sonya Gafsi Oblisk said Sunday during Groceryshop.
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Kroger expands DoorDash relationship amid push toward store-based fulfillment
The e-commerce company will offer delivery of fresh foods, household goods and other products from almost 2,700 of the grocer’s locations.
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Uber spruces up its grocery delivery service
The company has added several new features to its platform as well as a freshness guarantee and weekly discounts on produce, meats, eggs and dairy products.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Aldi has finally put its own name on products it sells. What took so long?
The discounter’s shift away from relying on a hodgepodge of unmemorable house labels reflects the ascendance of its brand as a synonym for value.
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Giant Eagle to spend $100M to sharpen pitch to shoppers
The Pittsburgh-based grocery chain intends to cut prices, improve service and revitalize stores as it strives to focus on “what truly matters to customers.”
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Sprouts to open 20 in-store cafes across Southern California
The specialty grocer is growing its partnership with Klatch Coffee as it continues to expand its footprint and operations.
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Raley’s ramps up food waste prevention efforts
The regional grocer’s partnership with Divert aims to boost donations and turn food that can’t be donated into renewable energy and material to improve soil.
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ColumnMore than a Store: What it’s like to sip and shop at Giant Food’s bar
A recent boozy outing to a store the grocer runs in Washington, D.C., led to a slower trip — and some impulse buys.
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Amazon to pay $2.5B to settle charges that it coerced customers into signing up for Prime
The online retailer did not admit any wrongdoing as part of a settlement with the FTC, but agreed to pay $1 billion in penalties and $1.5 billion in refunds to consumers.
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Instacart adds SNAP spending tool to smart carts
The tech company has made several updates aimed at helping shoppers track their spending and unlock promotions.
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Kroger Precision Marketing expands offsite media capabilities
The grocer’s retail media arm now offers managed-service solutions across channels like programmatic audio and connected TV.
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Whole Foods Daily Shop prepares to enter new market
The first location under the small-format concept outside New York City is set to open next month in Arlington, Virginia.
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Aldi’s massive private label rebrand
The discounter is launching its first-ever namesake brand and stamping its name on every store brand product in its assortment.
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Amazon to shutter 14 UK Amazon Fresh stores
The company plans to convert five of these locations into Whole Foods Market stores as it shifts focus to bolstering online grocery delivery in the country.
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Albertsons links grocery savings with travel bookings
The grocer added a feature to its loyalty program that lets people earn cash back when they arrange airfare, hotel stays, car rentals and vacation packages.
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Whole Foods enters Asia through private label
Hundreds of the specialty grocer’s store brand products are now available in Singapore.
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Afresh expands AI-powered tools for fresh
The company’s latest expansion includes production planning and inventory management capabilities.
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Specialty grocers overtake discount players in traffic growth, report says
The gains this year by fresh-format and value grocers underscore a shift in the competitive landscape as affordability and premium goods drive consumer spending, Placer.ai found.
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ColumnNumber Sense: Are grocery CEOs worth what they’re paid?
Food retailers might have notoriously low margins, but you’d never know that by looking at how much the industry’s top leaders earn.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Is regional grocery M&A set to heat up?
The Schnuck family has formed a holding company that will own grocery stores it is set to acquire in addition to its eponymous chain. Could that mean more deals might be coming?
