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Jeff Wells
New Seasons Market creates microloan program
The grocer has introduced a fund for underrepresented business owners with plans to give loans between $5,000 and $25,000.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Schnucks to close 3 St. Louis stores it acquired last year
The former Shop 'n Save locations, which will shutter due to poor performance, were part of the 19-store pickup the grocer made last year from Supervalu.
By Lauren Manning • Oct. 14, 2019 -
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Krishna Thakker
FreshDirect looking to sell, according to report
The New York City-based online grocer's move to its new facility in the Bronx has taken a toll on its business, sources told the New York Post.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Walmart's topsy-turvy week ends with the exit of US chief
The leader of the retailer's domestic turnaround is handing his role to Sam's Club's John Furner while Walmart's digital business goes through a sharp pivot.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 11, 2019 -
The Fresh Market enhances executive team with new chief merchandising officer
The North Carolina-based specialty grocer has hired Dan Portnoy to lead the team's product development and marketing initiatives.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Kroger's Ocado strategy is misguided, firm says
Jefferies analysts said each Ocado shed could take about four years to turn a profit and return limited market share gains.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Power shutoff in California leaves grocery stores in the dark
Dozens of grocers, including Raley's, try to stay open as they face up to five days of outages as PG&E cuts power to mitigate fire risk.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Major chains face animal welfare and labor rights allegations
PETA and Oxfam America are taking aim at several retailers based on undercover footage and research depicting unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
By Lauren Manning • Updated Oct. 10, 2019 -
Whole Foods to test robot barista
The cutting-edge coffee maker, which will open inside a Houston store next month, features an order-ahead app and in-store kiosks.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Kroger
Report: Publix, Costco and Kroger drive sales for Instacart
Strong sales from the major retailers have kept Instacart from hitting a post-Whole Foods partnership slump, according to Edison Trends.
By Lauren Manning • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Natural Grocers upgrades meat and seafood
The refreshed counters will include a new labeling system and offer high-quality, exotic meats and seafood including yak, ostrich and mahi-mahi.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Lidl
Lidl to offer medical benefits to all part-time US employees
The perk goes into effect next year and represents a $9 million investment across its more than 70 stores.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Giant Food Stores
Giant casts a wider net with new rewards program
The grocer's Choice Rewards program builds on its popular Gas Extra Rewards program to offer shoppers more ways to redeem points.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 8, 2019 -
Kroger to drop e-cigarettes
The evolving public debate regarding e-cigarettes' safety and an increasingly complex regulatory environment sparked the retailer's decision.
By Lauren Manning • Oct. 8, 2019 -
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Booksmart: Smart & Final links up with California State PTA
The Los Angeles-based retailer will become the first-ever grocery partner for the organization and its more than 730,000 members.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Oct. 8, 2019 -
Imperfect Foods
Imperfect Foods reinvents itself in New York City
Previously known as Imperfect Produce, the subscription box retailer is entering one of the toughest grocery e-commerce markets.
By Lauren Manning • Oct. 7, 2019 -
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Hy-Vee releases findings from data breach investigation
The company began looking into the issue following suspicious activity on payment systems at its fuel stations and restaurants in July.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Schnucks to end tobacco sales
To help customers quit smoking, the retailer will offer double rewards starting this month on all of its over-the-counter smoking cessation products.
By Lauren Manning • Oct. 4, 2019 -
Kroger laying off hundreds of managers nationwide
The news comes as the retailer focuses on alternative revenue and cutting $1 billion in annual expenses.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Courtesy of Save Mart
Inside the store: Save Mart's flagship in central California
The prototype will feature a new in-store restaurant, farmstand-style produce department, house-smoked meats and a team of specialists in store departments.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How grocers can get smart with coupons
Shoppers are still embracing them, and an effective strategy requires an intelligent mix of both print and digital promotions, experts say.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 3, 2019 -
7 burning questions about Amazon's new grocery chain
The company has a blank slate to create a fresh, differentiated experience. But its success in a saturated industry is not guaranteed.
By Jessica Dumont , Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2019 -
UNFI tempers long-term outlook as it closes 'complicated' fiscal year
The distributor said it won’t be able to hit its goal of around $28 billion in annual net sales and $900 million in adjusted EBITDA by 2022.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Megan Poinski
Giant Eagle joins InComm Healthcare's retail network
Participants with supplemental benefits and incentive spending funds can go to any Giant Eagle location to make health and wellness purchases.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Square Roots
Food distributor opens 1st on-site vertical farm
The facility, which will generate 50,000 pounds of produce annually, is the first of several that startup Square Roots will build for Michigan-based Gordon Food Service.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 1, 2019
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