Corporate Operations: Page 29

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    More grocery shoppers want transparency with sourcing, research finds

    Shopper interest in receiving more information from brands has increased in the past two years, and transparency drives more consumer trust, loyalty and purchases, FMI found in a new report.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Q&A

    Ahold Delhaize’s CEO on the need for scale and volume improvements

    “The growth we had seen was mainly inflation-driven. That is nice for a moment, but it is not a sustainable solution,” Frans Muller said in an interview.

    By • Dec. 4, 2023
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    Trendline

    Grocery loyalty

    Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Sam’s Club adds 2 more distribution centers to its 2024 lineup

    The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are slated to open in January and March, respectively, building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities. 

    By • Dec. 4, 2023
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    Lidl US’s first corporate social responsibility report outlines a dozen top goals for the company

    The discounter said it aims to narrow its gender pay gap as well as reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030.

    By • Updated Dec. 5, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Can Dom’s and Foxtrot dance in step with each other?

    The Chicago-based retailers are looking to bring together their unique takes on grocery retailing and convenience stores. Will they be able to build a unified persona?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 1, 2023
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    E-grocers, meal kit makers focus on reduction and reuse with packaging innovation

    With takeback systems and seasonal packaging based on algorithms, companies such as HelloFresh and Misfits Market are working toward using less material in their deliveries.

    By Hollie Stephens • Dec. 1, 2023
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    PFSbrands acquires Mid-Missouri grocer Moser’s Foods

    The purchase of the company, which operates eight grocery stores and one c-store, is expected to close in March 2025.

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Instacart looks to bolster its membership program with streaming perk

    The grocery technology company’s Peacock tie-up marks its first-ever streaming partnership.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Kroger sees results falter, says planned merger with Albertsons is on track

    The grocer’s comparable store sales slipped into negative territory during the third quarter even as the company returned to profitability.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Dollar Tree may shrink Family Dollar footprint: CEO

    CEO Rick Dreiling said the company has initiated a comprehensive review of its Family Dollar banner after it missed expectations in Q3.

    By Nate Delesline III , • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Price Chopper purchases 5 former New York ShopRite stores

    The regional grocer sees an opportunity to grow its Market 32 banner in the state's Capital Region, an area where ShopRite struggled to gain a foothold.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    SpartanNash names new chief customer officer

    Amy McClellan will take over for David Sisk, who is departing the company at the end of the year.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Kroger, Kitchen United shutter in-store ghost kitchens

    The ghost kitchen firm, which had eight locations with the grocery chain, said it is moving away from physical locations to become a software company.

    By , Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Foxtrot and Dom’s announce merger

    The Chicago-based upscale convenience store brand plans to combine with the local grocer that has a similar reputation for innovative foodservice and store designs.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Good Food Holdings names digital agency of record

    The West Coast grocery chain said it tapped Midwestern marketing firm Laughlin Constable to support its quest to be a “personal experience brand.”

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Walmart creating new platform to more easily work with suppliers

    The retailer has teamed up with enterprise retail technology solutions company Bamboo Rose to streamline its supply chain.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Publix appoints new SVP of retail operations

    The grocer also announced two other promotions as it shuffles its executive ranks following the recent naming of new CEO Kevin Murphy.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Walmart is widening the gap with Amazon in grocery e-commerce, report finds

    The retailer's share of the online grocery market will expand to nearly 27% by the end of 2024, while Amazon’s slice of the business will slip to 18.5%, according to Insider Intelligence.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Publix names Kevin Murphy as next CEO

    Murphy will replace current CEO Todd Jones, who is slated to become the grocer's executive chairman, on Jan. 1.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases

    The National Grocers Association praised the continued pause on the fees even as it advocates for a permanent end to them.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Kroger shared sensitive customer health data without permission, lawsuit claims

    The grocer is facing a federal class-action suit alleging that the company added code to its web servers that secretly sent people’s private information to Facebook’s parent company Meta.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Health and wellness trends to watch in 2024

    Specialty distributor KeHe predicts a growing emphasis on functionality, convenience and clean ingredients among consumers.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 17, 2023
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    NRF releases 4 principles for AI use in retail

    The organization is providing a framework to encourage the proper application of artificial intelligence technology. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Walmart records grocery gains in Q3 but feels inflationary heat

    The retailer is working to lower food prices to help consumers spend more on general merchandise as the holidays near, executives told investors.

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Target CEO touts ‘meaningful improvement’ in profits even as revenue falls 4.2%

    The retailer said easing inflation could bring shoppers back to discretionary categories as it adds updated merchandise for the holiday season.

    By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 15, 2023