Corporate Operations: Page 38

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    Deep Dive

    Grocers weigh the pros and cons of scan-and-go

    Despite Wegmans’ decision to abandon the technology last year, other retailers continue to offer the convenience-focused service — and more are showing interest in it, industry officials said.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Recapping grocery news from the National Retail Federation’s ‘Big Show’

    The state of the industry and the key trends to watch took up ample stage time at this year’s annual conference, with keynotes from prominent C-suite executives as well as new technology on the expo floors.

    By • Jan. 23, 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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    Kroger deploys Google Cloud tools to enhance productivity in stores

    Workers for the grocery chain are using artificial intelligence and machine learning technology from the internet giant to track products, monitor staffing levels and handle other tasks.

    By • Jan. 23, 2023
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    Former Schnucks president tapped for top role at Advantage Solutions

    Dave Peacock brings more than 30 years of experience to the provider of sales and marketing solutions for CPGs and retailers, and will also be joining the company’s board of directors.

    By • Jan. 23, 2023
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    Southeastern Grocers opens standalone liquor store in Miami

    The new location, which sports the chain’s Fresco y Más banner, carries over 1,400 varieties of liquor, more than 500 wines and an assortment of rums, mixers, drinkware and other products.

    By • Jan. 20, 2023
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    5 ways Target is pushing customer-driven innovations in omnichannel, grocery

    Ease, joy and affordability are key pillars of the company's efforts to build on its “Targét” reputation, two of the retailer’s C-suite executives said at the National Retail Federation’s conference.

    By • Jan. 19, 2023
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    Walmart offers driver training to workers in 400-plus stores, distribution centers

    The internal recruitment program is expanding from two training center locations to seven, and promotes salaries that can reach as high as $110,000 per year.

    By Colin Campbell • Jan. 19, 2023
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    Superior Grocers promotes Richard Wardwell to president and CEO

    The longtime supermarket executive currently serves as president of the independently owned California chain and will assume the top job on Jan. 30 from Mimi Song, who will remain chairman.

    By • Jan. 19, 2023
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    Albertsons proceeds with $4B dividend after prevailing in latest court battle

    The grocer said it will immediately begin distributing the payout to investors after the Washington State Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal of a lower court’s decision.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    Google Cloud rolls out AI-driven inventory tech

    The system uses machine learning to automatically identify items on store shelves using images taken from multiple angles.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    How Kroger, Whole Foods are upgrading labor management

    From Whole Foods rolling out a cake decorator training program to Kroger leaning into upskilling opportunities, the retailers are aiming to make their workers’ jobs easier and more fulfilling.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
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    Whole Foods now accepts Zappos returns

    Stores nationwide will take label-free, box-free returns of orders from Zappos.com, another subsidiary of Amazon.

    By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 17, 2023
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    H-E-B outpaces Texas grocers in foot traffic

    Foot traffic at stores operated by the supermarket chain was ahead of the levels recorded by competitors like Safeway and Kroger, data released by Placer.ai shows.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
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    How The Fresh Market evaluates tech partnerships

    At the National Retail Federation conference, the grocer’s chief marketing officer outlined the three questions the company asks when it’s sizing up new technology. 

    By • Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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    Meijer revamping mPerks loyalty program

    The retailer said the updates will provide more personalized rewards and more savings for customers.

    By • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Pardon the Disruption: Has Amazon Fresh hit its expiration date?

    With the rollout of the grocery chain seemingly on pause, a former company executive discusses what’s missing.

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    Boxed sees B2B as key to improving sales

    The struggling online company has found that business customers typically spend three times more per order than consumers do, a top executive said during an investor conference Monday.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    Grocers focus on value as they target inflation-weary shoppers

    Price increases have slowed, but retailers' efforts to lower costs for shoppers are still going full steam ahead. Could that spark a price war down the road?

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    Ahold Delhaize CFO to step down

    Natalie Knight will leave the Netherlands-based grocery company this summer to take an unspecified position in the U.S.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Albertsons beats Q3 estimates as inflation fuels results

    The grocer brought in net sales and other revenue of $18.2 billion during the quarter, a year-over-year increase of 9%, while identical sales rose 7.9%.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Whole Foods Market announces first Montana location

    This 31,718-square-foot location, set to open its doors in early February in Bozeman, will be stocked with more than 75 local products.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Kroger launches brand campaign spotlighting its health services

    The retailer is using streaming video, radio commercials, social media and in-store signage to let consumers know about the registered dietitians, pharmacists and other resources at its stores.

    By • Jan. 9, 2023
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    Grocers lead retail hiring at end of 2022

    Food and beverage stores added 5,700 positions in December, building on a smaller gain recorded the previous month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

    By • Jan. 6, 2023
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    KeHe names new president and CEO

    Deb Conklin will take over both top roles at the wholesale food distributor on April 1 from Brandon Barnholt, who is moving into the executive chairman role.

    By • Jan. 6, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Discounters reap the rewards of 2022 inflation

    Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet have already seen increased foot traffic and store expansion coming off years of pandemic-influenced shopping behavior, supply chain disruptions and inflation.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 6, 2023