Corporate Operations: Page 39

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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
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Boxed considers selling itself amid cash crunch

    The online retailer, which is trying to shore up its liquidity and boost its sagging stock price, also said it is “actively exploring” ways to bring in additional capital.

    By • Jan. 5, 2023
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    SpartanNash acquires Midwestern grocery supplier Great Lakes Foods

    In purchasing the food wholesaler, the food solutions company also took ownership of its 300,000-square-food distribution center located in Menominee, Michigan.

    By • Jan. 5, 2023
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    Hy-Vee drops plan to have two CEOs

    Jeremy Gosch, whom the company said in August would serve as CEO of retail operations, is now Hy-Vee’s only chief executive, marking the latest step in a confusing executive shuffle by the Midwest retailer.

    By • Jan. 5, 2023
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    8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2023

    The lingering impacts of inflation, the growth of retail media and the full return of the store shopping experience will have a significant impact in the year ahead, experts predict.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 4, 2023
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    Schnucks expands flexible labor option to more stores

    Following an initial rollout in the St. Louis area in the fall, the Midwestern grocery chain is bringing its Flexforce employment to dozens of locations in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri.

    By • Jan. 4, 2023
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    Albertsons special dividend remains paused as legal fight heads into 2023

    While the temporary restraining order against the payment remains until a Washington State Supreme Court review in early February, the grocery company won a ruling in a Washington, D.C., district court.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    11 top M&A grocery deals of 2022

    The proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger may have stolen the spotlight, but this year also saw a string of major acquisitions that combined grocers and advanced digital innovations. 

    By , • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Trader Joe’s workers launch unionization drive in Louisville, Kentucky

    Workers at the store want to strengthen the ability of local managers to make decisions without interference from top executives, an organizer of the campaign said.

    By • Dec. 21, 2022
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    Target and Walmart spotlight holiday meal deals amid ongoing high inflation

    Walmart is continuing an “inflation-free” shopping promotion it launched ahead of Thanksgiving, while Target is offering holiday dinners for $25 this week.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022
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    Uber partners with Mejier to offer grocery delivery

    The e-commerce company is adding the Midwestern supercenter chain to its platform, expanding the number of food retailers with a presence on the Uber Eats app.

    By • Dec. 16, 2022
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    Publix sets sights on fourth Kentucky store

    The grocer continues to expand in the Bluegrass State after breaking ground on its first store there in June.

    By • Dec. 15, 2022
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    Instacart expands grocery presence in Canada

    The company is now providing delivery service for Metro’s Super C, Adonis and Food Basics banners as it grows its roster of delivery and advertising partners across the country.

    By • Dec. 15, 2022
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    H-E-B continuing Texas expansion with upcoming Austin store

    The multi-level store announcement caps off a busy year for the grocer as it expanded to new cities and updated numerous existing locations.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Pardon the Disruption: The 7 trends that defined 2022

    Runaway inflation had a significant impact on grocers this year, but the industry also saw notable advancements in retail media, new store formats, loyalty programs and more.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    New Whole Foods Market coming to NYC’s Financial District

    This latest announcement marks the first store set to open in the new year after the specialty grocer debuted 11 locations over the course of 2022.

    By • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Judge denies preliminary injunction against Albertsons’ $4B dividend

    The Friday ruling by a Washington state judge extended a temporary restraining order halting the payment until Dec. 19 to allow time for the state’s attorney general to appeal the ruling.

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
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    How Walmart is pursuing omnichannel profitability

    The retail giant is leaning on automation as it builds out and retrofits its fulfillment centers, its President and CEO Doug McMillon said at a Morgan Stanley conference last week. 

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Blue Apron cuts 10% of corporate jobs as it faces cash crunch

    The meal kit company said Thursday it looks to shave costs by $50 million during the coming year.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Weee hires Tesco veteran as new chief merchandising officer

    John Burry, who held executive roles at the short-lived Fresh & Easy chain in the U.S., will help the ethnic e-grocer develop its customer experience.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Grocery trade groups push back on NLRB’s proposed joint employer rule

    The Food Industry Association and National Grocers Association claim the proposed change would make the concept of a joint-employer relationship applicable to most business-to-business relationships involving employees.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    The Friday Checkout: Specialty grocers map the road ahead for food trends

    Retailers like Whole Foods and The Fresh Market want to show they’re still at the cutting edge of food culture as they battle with mainstream players.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Sprouts brings on restaurant vet as new CMO

    Alisa Gmelich brings experience at Auntie Anne’s, IHOP and Burger King to the grocer following the departure in May of former CMO Gil Phipps. 

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Grabango taps Kroger veteran Ken Fenyo as CMO as it looks ahead to supermarkets

    Tech companies “don't really understand” food retailers, Fenyo said in an interview. “I hope I can bring a bit of an understanding of what it's like to be on the grocer’s side of the table.”

    By • Dec. 8, 2022