Corporate Operations: Page 37

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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
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    Raley’s appoints new vice president of community impact, public affairs

    Chelsea Minor, who has worked for the California-based grocer since 2015, will oversee areas including public relations, governmental affairs, communications and sustainability.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    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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    Aspartame safety: What grocers need to know

    In the wake of conflicting reports on the artificial sweetener, food retailers’ dietitians can find the sweet spot between shopper education and nudging people toward healthy eating, FMI says.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    7-Eleven rolling out refreshed coffee program, more private label goods to stores

    The company has upgraded to bean-to-cup machines and iced coffee options in more than 4,800 stores so far.

    By Jessica Loder • July 17, 2023
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    How grocers can turn up the heat on grilling season sales

    Thirty-one percent of shoppers surveyed in May said they have a new grill, according to Circana data, while 24% have a “new or improved outdoor eating area.”

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Instacart unveils coworking space tie-up

    The new partnership with Industrious continues the e-commerce company’s efforts to expand its B2B unit and diversify its revenue streams.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Albertsons reinventing digital circulars with Meta pilot

    For the trial, the grocer’s retail media arm is replacing traditional digital circular ads with dynamic ad campaigns across Facebook and Instagram.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Target elevates 17-year veteran to CMO

    Lisa Roath previously served as the retailer’s senior vice president of food and beverage merchandising.

    By Chris Kelly • July 12, 2023
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    Brookshire Grocery prescribes a sale for most of its pharmacies

    The Texas-based grocer has agreed to sell all of its 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas to Walgreens, but will hold onto pharmacies in stores it operates under its Reasor’s banner in Oklahoma.

    By • July 11, 2023
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    How H-E-B is upgrading its online pharmacy tools

    The grocer recently added the ability for customers to manage multiple pharmacy profiles in its mobile app after combining its pharmacy and grocery apps and websites earlier this year.

    By • July 11, 2023
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    How Lowes Foods uses digital to supercharge its unique shopping experience

    The North Carolina-based grocer, which focuses on in-store entertainment, sees omnichannel evolution as an important way to amplify its brand identity.

    By • July 11, 2023
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    Island Pacific Supermarkets appoints new CMO

    The Filipino American chain appointed Christine Peebles, marketing veteran for Avery Products Corporation, Nestlé, PepsiCo and The Hershey Company, in June.

    By • July 10, 2023
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    Lidl reportedly closing 5 US locations

    The German chain, which began operating in the United States in 2017, is shuttering stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and New Jersey, according to local media reports.

    By • July 10, 2023
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    DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats sue NYC over minimum delivery pay hike

    The wage rule requires delivery firms to pay workers $19.96 an hour by 2025, the latest development in regulatory battles between aggregators and the city.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 7, 2023
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    Southeastern Grocers rolls out ‘clean label’ private brand

    The grocer’s new line, Know & Love, will launch gradually through 2024 and ultimately include more than 1,000 items, including dairy products, produce, ready-made foods and household goods.

    By • July 7, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Publix is building anticipation around its Kentucky debut

    The Florida-based grocery chain is using a dedicated website to keep prospective customers and workers in the loop about jobs, product offerings and store openings in the state.  

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 7, 2023
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    Amazon Fresh begins offering Prime Day discounts

    As the struggling chain looks to drive traffic, it’s offering shoppers 20% off in-store orders of $50 or more over the coming days, and 25% off during Prime Day, which runs July 11-12.

    By • July 6, 2023
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    Ahold Delhaize shareholders approve appointment of new CFO

    Jolanda Poots-Bijl will join the grocery company in mid-August as executive vice president and a member of the executive committee and become its top financial executive on Oct. 1.

    By • July 6, 2023
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    How Stop & Shop is refocusing its multicultural aisles in New York City

    Four stores in the city now offer multiple rows of goods from different categories reflecting their respective community’s racial, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds.

    By , • July 5, 2023
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    The Fresh Market celebrates 41st birthday with surprise box

    The grocer said the box, which includes vanilla ice cream, party supplies and a choice of cake, “takes all the hassle out of finding the perfect last-minute gift for a friend or loved one's birthday.”

    By • July 5, 2023
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    Lunds & Byerlys workers secure ‘historic’ contract win

    The agreement, which was ratified Saturday, provides wage increases to the chain’s 2,500 workers, particularly benefiting part-time and custodial positions. 

    By • July 5, 2023
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    Walgreens to close 150 stores in the US

    With sales down in part due to lower demand for COVID-19 vaccines and tests, the retailer is also closing 300 stores in the U.K.

    By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: July 4th cookouts cost more this year, but will shoppers notice?

    Despite the higher price tag on items that round out holiday celebrations, retailers like Kroger and Aldi are heavily promoting deals as they look to sharpen their value image. 

    By Grocery Dive Staff • June 30, 2023
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    Northeast Grocery names new COO, Tops leadership

    The parent company of Tops and Price Chopper/Market 32 announced several executive promotions, including John Persons as its chief operating officer and Ron Ferri as Tops president.

    By • June 29, 2023
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    Tops starts accepting SNAP EBT payments for online Flashfood purchases

    The food waste-reduction service worked with payments processor Forage to allow SNAP shoppers to place pickup orders for items nearing their expiration dates at participating Tops stores.

    By • June 28, 2023