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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.
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More than a Store: Grocers’ virtual cooking classes can whip up customer loyalty
Consumer interest in healthy eating and grocers’ intensified pursuit of shopper loyalty are the right ingredients for online cooking demos — as Kroger and Giant Food are proving.
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Payments company further tailors food-as-medicine grocery cards
Fresh Connect’s four new specialized cards now allow shoppers to purchase from a wider selection of grocery items that better meet specific health and wellness needs.
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Mass retailers draw level with supermarkets as primary grocery destinations, research shows
People have become just as likely to cite a retailer like Walmart or Target as a supermarket when asked where they spend most of their food budget, according to data from FMI.
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The Friday Checkout: Does Lidl US have a CEO problem?
The German grocer has cycled rapidly through CEOs over the last decade, underscoring the C-suite instability that has marked the chain since its first stateside stores opened.
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SNAP waivers could lead to $830M sales loss for soda, candy, energy drinks
By the end of 2026, state-specific restrictions are expected to impact one-third of participants in the government food assistance program, Numerator found.
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Walmart rolling out simplified inbound logistics for suppliers
The retailer's Prepaid Consolidation Program enables suppliers to send products to one location, rather than managing shipments to multiple distribution centers.
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Inside the Store: Save Mart’s new look
A banner executive shared how customer data influenced the significant changes made to a California store as the grocer’s parent company looks to revamp its entire fleet.
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Walmart operations execs latest to leave amid leadership shakeup
John Furner has reshaped his team since taking over from Doug McMillon as the retail giant’s chief executive earlier this year.