Corporate Operations: Page 35

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    Boxed acquired by MSG Distributors

    The regional distributor of consumables and household products stated it will work to continue serving Boxed’s customers, vendors and brands.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
  • An image of the sign for a ShopRite supermarket as photographed on March 18, 2020 in Plainview, New York.
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    Wakefern, Simbe expand partnership

    The announcement follows a successful pilot that saw the retailer-owned cooperative test the technology company’s Tally aisle-scanning robots in more than 20 stores.

    By • Aug. 21, 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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    SpartanNash sees declining comps, surging earnings in Q2

    The grocer’s results during the period were impacted by factors including rapidly declining inflation and reduced demand from Amazon, one of the company’s key wholesale customers.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    UNFI breaks ground on new distribution center

    Located north of Sarasota, Florida, the 1-million-square-foot facility will replace an aging one.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
  • Publix in Florida
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    The Friday Checkout: Publix comes under pressure with Aldi’s Southeast move

    Publix has dominated its home state of Florida for years, but Aldi’s discount focus and expanding fleet will pose a major challenge for the beloved supermarket chain.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Save Mart turns to Monopoly to bring shoppers to its stores

    Shoppers will have the chance to win a range of prizes, including cash and merchandise, by participating in the CPG-funded marketing program, which began Wednesday and will run through Oct. 31.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Walmart raises guidance after solid Q2

    Consumers continue to rely on the retailer for groceries and other essentials but its CEO sees opportunity to drive discretionary buys.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Pardon the Disruption: 5 thoughts on Aldi’s massive acquisition

    The discount grocer is gaining hundreds of stores in prime locations. But integrating those traditional supermarkets into its operations will be tricky.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    State officials urge FTC to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

    In a Wednesday letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, seven secretaries of state said the proposed deal would hurt shoppers, suppliers and workers.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Target’s Q2 profits beat expectations despite soft sales

    The retailer also acknowledged that controversy over its Pride month assortment affected performance.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 16, 2023
  • An Aldi sign inside a store flanked by multicolor balloons.
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    Aldi to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket

    The deal, which includes approximately 400 grocery stores across five Southeastern states, continues the discount grocer’s aggressive growth trajectory.

    By , • Aug. 16, 2023
  • Exterior of Bristol Farms Newfound Market store in Irvine, California
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    Deep Dive

    Good Food Holdings has a vision for the next generation of high-end grocery stores

    The parent company of Bristol Farms and four other West Coast banners wants its stores to be connected, curated destinations. But it acknowledges that getting to that point won’t be easy.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Erewhon Market rolls out new app that improves prepared food ordering experience

    The Los Angeles-area specialty grocer, which does about half its business in prepared foods and beverages, also now ships perishable items to shoppers outside its service area.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Costco leads superstores in foot traffic growth, report finds

    Foot traffic at Costco Wholesale locations rose nearly 5% in July compared with the same period a year ago as rival club retailers saw monthly visits decline, Placer.ai reported.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Has the pandemic party ended for traditional grocers?

    Ahold Delhaize, Kroger and Albertsons have all seen same-store sales growth rapidly tail off, underscoring the challenges the companies face as high inflation and the pandemic are becoming memories.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 11, 2023
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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 • Aug. 10, 2023
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    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 • 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 • Aug. 9, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 8, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 8, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 7, 2023
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    C&S Wholesale Grocers
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    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 • Aug. 4, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 4, 2023
  • Publix storefront.
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    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 • Aug. 4, 2023
  • The outside of an Ahold Delhaize USA distribution center in Chester, New York.
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    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 • Aug. 3, 2023