Corporate Operations: Page 27
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How grocers have gotten creative with their sustainability efforts so far in 2023
Food retailers have deployed a variety of tactics this year, from rolling out upcycled private label products to introducing new recycling initiatives, as they look to become more eco-friendly.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 10, 2023 -
Kroger pledges expanded employee resources if Albertsons merger gets approved
The grocer said it would extend its continuing education reimbursement and financial coaching programs to the combined companies’ more than 700,000 workers.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 10, 2023 -
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Grocery Outlet’s net sales eclipse $1B for the first time
The discount grocer’s comp sales grew 9.2% as new shoppers drove a nearly double-digit increase in transactions.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2023 -
Gopuff looks to boost membership program amid struggles
The quick delivery company is offering 30% off more than 100 everyday essentials like milk and eggs for Fam members.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 2023 -
Save A Lot unloads last corporate-operated stores
The discount grocer is selling 18 St. Louis-area locations to Leevers Supermarkets as it finishes transferring ownership of all of its stores to independent licensees.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 8, 2023 -
SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam named to Mission Produce’s board
Sarsam is joining the avocado producer and distributor as a director as it looks to end a string of losses.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 7, 2023 -
C&S Wholesale Grocers announces CEO transition
Chief Operating Officer Eric Winn will take over the top role when Bob Palmer retires on Oct. 2.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 4, 2023 -
Judge dismisses consumer lawsuit challenging Kroger-Albertsons merger
“[The plaintiffs] have made no effort to explain how the merger would affect any one of them personally, in the area where they live and shop for groceries,” the judge wrote in a ruling earlier this week.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 4, 2023 -
Publix closes its in-store Aprons Cooking School
The Florida-based grocer also will end its full-service catering, which includes delivery and set-up.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 4, 2023 -
Ahold Delhaize continues to build out its self-distribution network
A 600,000-square-foot facility in Chester, New York, will deliver products to Hannaford and Stop & Shop stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 3, 2023 -
Amazon’s grocery revamp has begun
Refreshing the Amazon Fresh store format and expanding online access underscore the company’s commitment to succeeding in the industry, despite its recent stumbles.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2023 -
Sprouts CFO to retire
Chip Molloy, who took over the top finance role in 2021 and helped steer the company through the pandemic and record-high inflation, will step down at the end of this year.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 1, 2023 -
Why Save Mart believes the future is built on data
The California-based regional supermarket chain has stepped up its processing capabilities as consumer data increasingly fuels core merchandising along with new opportunities like retail media.
By Sam Silverstein • July 31, 2023 -
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The Friday Checkout: Do Amazon Fresh job cuts spell trouble for the chain?
The grocer has reportedly laid off “hundreds” of its store workers as part of what the company described as a cost-reduction plan.
By Grocery Dive Staff • July 28, 2023 -
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Pardon the Disruption: Lidl rethinks its US strategy
The discounter has struggled to connect with consumers stateside. Could an expert in U.S. retailing help the German company finally succeed?
By Jeff Wells • July 27, 2023 -
PepsiCo, Walmart team on $120M investment in regenerative agriculture
Their plan is expected to deliver 4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030.
By Nathan Owens • July 27, 2023 -
Dollar General’s chief strategy officer exits
Donny Lau’s exit to become CFO of Zaxby’s follows numerous leadership changes and shuffling over the past year at the dollar retailer.
By Kaarin Moore • July 27, 2023 -
Walmart vs. Amazon: The half-price membership battle for SNAP shoppers
The newly discounted Walmart+ option is now vying against Prime to attract people receiving government assistance.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 27, 2023 -
How regionals are updating their corporate structure to accommodate digital
The evolution internally to support digital innovation is less about a retailer’s size and instead more about the maturity of its e-commerce business, sources said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated July 31, 2023 -
SpartanNash consolidating remodeled stores under flagship banner
The grocery distributor and supermarket operator is rebranding upgraded No Frills, Sun Mart and Dan’s Supermarket locations to its Family Fare banner.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 26, 2023 -
The Fresh Market names 2 new C-suite executives
The naming of a new CFO and a chief merchandising officer comes as the specialty retailer continues to evolve and integrate its operations with South American retailer Cencosud.
By Jeff Wells • July 25, 2023 -
Lidl US to name yet another new CEO, report says
In a highly unusual move for the discounter, Lidl will name U.S. consultant Joel Rampoldt to the top spot in the coming weeks, according to German business publication Lebensmittel Zeitung.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated July 26, 2023 -
Lidl operator taps The Trade Desk to expand retail media
The partnership aims to more accurately measure the impact of advertising campaigns and better target consumers.
By Peyton Bigora • July 21, 2023 -
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The Friday Checkout: Lidl’s turbulent ride in the US
The German grocer reportedly closed nearly a dozen stores stateside during the past week, raising questions about its ability to chart a path to profitability in this country.
By Grocery Dive Staff • July 21, 2023 -
Whole Foods to deploy Amazon One chainwide
The specialty grocer plans to offer the palm recognition and payment system at all of its more than 500 stores by the end of 2023, Amazon announced in a blog post on Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein • July 20, 2023