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Stater Bros. taps former H-E-B veteran for VP role
Bruce Robinson joins the Southern California grocer as its vice president of sales and merchandising for fresh, bringing decades of experience from the Texas grocer and Lowes Foods.
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Chief experience officer at Walmart’s Sam’s Club to exit
Diana Marshall is the latest leadership departure at Walmart Inc. since CEO John Furner took over earlier this year.
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Grocery Outlet turns to AI to modernize supply chain
The discounter will use Afresh’s ordering technology across its store categories to support its quickly rotating assortment.
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UNFI’s sales drop in Q3, but profitability improves
The grocery wholesaler and retailer recorded “steady progress” in its value creation strategy during the period, its CEO said.
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Walmart, Wing add 7 markets to drone delivery expansion plan
The companies aim to start operations in Philadelphia, Phoenix and other metros by 2027 as the retailer advances its fast delivery push.
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Will grocers rely on Instacart for AI shopping?
AstraWorks’ analysis of 24 major retailers found most don’t yet have their own AI shopping tools and instead depend on the tech company to connect with agents like ChatGPT.
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Connecticut becomes 2nd state to regulate dynamic pricing
The state follows Maryland in enacting legislation that bars retailers from using personally identifiable data to customize prices. A similar bill is awaiting action by New York’s governor.
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Hy-Vee sells 21 convenience stores
The sale to Pump & Pantry will allow the Midwest grocer to focus on running c-stores that sit adjacent to its supermarkets.
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Woodman’s names new CEO
In addition to promoting Clint Woodman to the top role, the regional grocer appointed Kristin Popp as president.
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Ahold Delhaize USA joins supplier summit bandwagon
The company joins fellow regional supermarket operators in putting on an event that aims to bridge the gap between local suppliers and large-scale food retailers.
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Walmart launches restaurant delivery
Subway is the first restaurant to be integrated with Walmart’s Express Delivery. Meals can ordered with groceries or delivered separately.
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King Kullen names new president
Tracey Cullen, who is the great-granddaughter of the Long Island chain’s founder, is the supermarket chain’s first female president.
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Save A Lot sharpens meat marketing to highlight in-house prep
The discounter has kicked off an ad campaign pointing out that workers cut fresh beef and pork in its stores even though its locations typically don’t have meat counters.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: What has Whole Foods become under Amazon?
The specialty grocer is doing better than ever before, according to Amazon grocery and Whole Foods leader Jason Buechel. But is it the same Whole Foods anymore?
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Amazon makes third-party grocery delivery debut in Arizona
The company now offers same-day delivery and pickup for customers at four Bashas’ stores as the e-tailer giant expands its presence in the grocery industry.
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OpinionChange is everywhere. It’s time for grocers to rethink how they handle it.
The relentless pursuit of everyday excellence is causing some retailers to lose sight of the broader horizon, writes Dave Clements of dunnhumby.
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Dollar General sales soar as customers trade down at ‘accelerated’ rate
The discounter’s grocery selection attracted customers seeking lower price points — and a new frozen food section is “doing very well,” its CEO said.
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How grocers are catering to GLP-1 users
Weight loss medications have changed the game of health and wellness. From protein-focused private label to wellness guides, here’s how grocers are keeping up.
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Amazon gears up for Prime Day with grocery-focused sweepstakes
The company launched its first-ever “Free Groceries for a Year” sweepstakes, which will reward 100 winners with $10,000 in gift cards.
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How grocers are polishing their loyalty strategies
Food retailers are refining programs as they strive to better cater to shoppers amid intensifying competition and heightened concerns about rising prices.
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Target’s ‘food-forward’ strategy includes supply chain improvements, too
The retailer’s newest and largest food facility to date replenishes the nearly 130 stores it serves up to two days faster than before.
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How 5 super regional c-store chains are reshaping the competitive landscape
Companies like Wawa, QuikTrip and Sheetz are pushing aggressively into new states and ramping up their foodservice offerings.
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7 top grocery executive changes in May
Several top-level executives at Kroger announced their departures, while Lidl US, Ahold Delhaize and Allegiance Retail Services all named new CEOs.
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Costco records strong results as it bulks up on protein sales
The club retailer launched protein-focused private label items to tap into shifting consumer demands stemming from the popularity of GLP-1s.
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Whole Foods to host Supper Club series
The specialty grocer will hold dinner events focused on food trends across three cities.
