Corporate Operations: Page 36

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    Instacart's Road to IPO

    Instacart launches B2B service

    Instacart Business allows companies to browse more than 1.5 million products, including bulk and value essentials, for delivery.

    By • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Save Mart unveils robotic grocery-picking facility

    The retailer is using technology from startup Fulfil Solutions that can pick and pack items across grocery categories for a quick-delivery service called Lucky Now.

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Column

    The Friday Checkout: Grocers better beware discounters, mass retailers

    Amid ongoing high inflation, recent reports have highlighted how consumers are turning to retailers focused on low prices and those who sell general merchandise alongside food.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 24, 2023
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    New York grocer brings SNAP produce incentive online

    The Hub on The Hill has become the first grocer in the U.S. to give participants in the nutrition-assistance program digital access to Double Up Food Bucks, officials involved with the project said.

    By • Feb. 24, 2023
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    DoorDash adds Aldi to its delivery portfolio

    The partnership with the discount grocer represents the e-commerce company’s latest move to build its presence in the grocery market, which has emerged as a key growth driver for the firm.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Misfits Market to close 3 fulfillment centers following Imperfect Foods acquisition

    The online grocer will rely on smaller facilities to service customers as it streamlines operations.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Opinion

    Why grocers must reinvest in food safety culture

    Leading food retailers drive food safety leadership through preventative systems, not just checking off items on a list, writes Sally Robinson with Upshop.

    By Sally Robinson • Feb. 22, 2023
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    NGA weighs in on USDA’s proposed WIC changes

    While the trade association said it supports many of the agency’s recommendations, including expanded product offerings and pack size flexibility, it is concerned about state-level stocking requirements.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    How Schnucks is embracing digital innovation in its stores

    From aisle-roaming robots and digital shelf tags to an upcoming smart cart pilot, the Midwestern chain seeks out solutions that tie into its long-term tech ecosystem, two of its IT executives say.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Grocery continues to power growth for DoorDash

    The company’s convenience and grocery delivery business expanded 60% in Q4 as more people sign up to place orders from establishments other than restaurants.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Walmart issues cautious forecast amid ongoing high food inflation

    While its Q4 sales were higher than expected, declines in general merchandise sales and the ongoing impacts of high food prices are prompting a conservative outlook for the year ahead, executives told investors Tuesday.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Lidl US lays off hundreds of corporate workers

    The German discounter said it is shrinking its payroll by around 200 jobs in the United States, a move that primarily impacts workers at its U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

    By , • Feb. 17, 2023
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    Column

    The Friday Checkout: Instacart faces growing pushback from retailers

    The announcement by Heinen’s this week that it will stop working with the e-commerce company highlights the moves grocers are making to take control over their online operations.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 17, 2023
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    Wegmans adds e-commerce features, starts accepting SNAP benefits online

    The East Coast grocery chain’s new "Feel Your Best” tools help shoppers plan balanced meals and build healthy eating habits.

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
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    Ahold Delhaize posts better-than-expected results for 2022

    The Dutch retailer was more profitable last year than it had anticipated, but digital sales lost momentum even as comparable-store and net sales increased for the full year and fourth quarter.

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
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    Walmart shuts the door on e-commerce-only stores

    The retailer is closing locations in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Lincolnwood, Illinois, that offer only pickup and delivery service this week, marking the end of a pilot that started nearly a decade ago.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Shipt names new chief people and community officer

    Amy Benson, a former vice president of human resources with Target, will oversee equity, diversity and inclusion as well as economic development and corporate giving at the e-commerce company.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Kroger and Albertsons plan divestiture of 250-300 stores: Reuters

    The grocers are considering selling the locations, which could generate more than $1 billion in sales, in a bid to appease regulators reviewing the $24.6 billion merger.

    By • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Former Kroger vice president of e-commerce appointed CEO of specialty food company

    Bill Bennett will replace Sam Klepfish as CEO of Innovative Food Holdings and also join the company’s board of directors.

    By • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Why Good Food Holdings is taking a cautious approach to adding new tech

    The West Coast retailer is trying to use its multi-region footprint to its advantage as it tests smart carts, digital tags and other technology from companies like Instacart.

    By • Feb. 13, 2023
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    The Raley’s Companies appoints new CFO

    Former VSP Vision executive Tiffanie Burkhalter will take over the top financial role for the company that oversees Raley’s and Bashas’ grocery brands on Feb. 16.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    BJ’s prepares to expand to Tennessee

    The club retailer intends to open the first of several locations in the Nashville metropolitan area during the first half of 2023.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Could grocers and fast food restaurants join forces for online ordering?

    Micro-fulfillment vendor Takeoff Technologies is working with an unnamed retailer to allow shoppers to order groceries and McDonald’s food at once, a senior company official said.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    Former Giant Company president appointed COO of Flashfood

    Nicholas Bertram will step into the newly created role of president and chief operating officer to help accelerate growth and innovation for the food waste-prevention firm.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Instacart's Road to IPO

    Instacart taps iHeartMedia exec to head global ad sales

    Tim Castelli is joining the company to lead its advertising team with a focus on developing and deepening relationships with CPG brands and agencies.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023