Corporate Operations: Page 36

  • 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
  • Sign about private label savings in a grocery store Explore the Trendline➔
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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
  • Inside a recently updated Amazon Fresh store in Illinois.
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    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 • Aug. 2, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 1, 2023
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    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 • July 31, 2023
  • Storefront of Amazon Fresh in Washington, D.C.
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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
  • Exterior of Lidl store in Glassboro, New Jersey
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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 • July 27, 2023
  • Pepsi and Walmart are collaborating on a $120M investment in regenerative agriculture.
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    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
  • A Dollar General sign and brick storefront on a cloudy day with the company's signature black on yellow logo
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    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
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    Courtesy of Walmart corporate blog
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    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 • July 27, 2023
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    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 • Updated July 31, 2023
  • Exterior of Family Fare grocery store
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    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 • July 26, 2023
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    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 • July 25, 2023
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    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 • Updated July 26, 2023
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    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 • July 21, 2023
  • Exterior of Lidl store in Takoma Park, Maryland
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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
  • A photo of someone's hand using Amazon One palm-scanning technology to enter a store.
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    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 • July 20, 2023
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    The Giant Company names new president

    Ahold Delhaize USA announced that interim president John Ruane, who was promoted from chief commercial officer last August, will take over the top role.

    By • July 20, 2023
  • The Federal Trade Commission headquarters is pictured in Washington, D.C. The agency's proposed noncompete ban may face legal challenges on several grounds.
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    NGA applauds proposed updates to FTC, DOJ merger enforcement guidelines

    The trade group said the changes would “significantly” alter the review standards regarding mergers where a union of competing buyers lessens competition for other sellers. 

    By • July 20, 2023
  • Parcel or Paper cartons with a shopping cart logo in a trolley on a laptop keyboard.
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    Grocers recorded a $300M margin hit on their digital business in 2022, report says

    Improving product availability and fulfillment operations are top priorities for retailers to improve profitability, per new findings from Incisiv, FMI and Relex Solutions.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Kroger says Boost membership enrollment has ‘exceeded’ expectations

    The grocer said its paid membership program, which rolled out nationwide last year, has so far saved members more than $115 million.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Grocery sales continue to lose steam

    Spending at grocery stores ticked up 1.1% in June compared with the same month in 2022, according to estimated figures published Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • Exterior of New Seasons Market
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    How New Season’s upcycling efforts are saving money, reducing food waste

    The Portland, Oregon-area grocery chain is diverting rotisserie chicken, berry and ground beef products from waste streams and looking to repurpose more items, such as bread.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • A neon green Symbotic robotic case-picking system building mixed-SKU pallets in a warehouse.
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    Supply chain leaders should invest in automation, labor retention, report finds

    Both can help secure business continuity, maintain service levels and reduce cost variations, according to a new report from FMI and Boston Consulting Group. 

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Photo Illustration: Instacart; Getty Images

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    What it takes for regional grocers to maximize retail media

    Whether companies rely on third parties or go in alone to kickstart a platform, experts and food retailers know these smaller chains face an uphill battle entering the space.

    By • July 18, 2023