Corporate Operations: Page 40

  • Blue Apron meal kits are now available on Walmart.com
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    Blue Apron strikes $50M deal to transition to ‘asset-light’ model

    The meal kit maker plans to transfer fulfillment centers, equipment, expertise and an undisclosed number of employees to FreshRealm, which supplies fresh meals to retailers.

    By • May 16, 2023
  • An Amazon Alexa kiosk in the company's Woodland Hills Fresh store (2020)
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    Landlord sues Amazon over delayed Fresh opening in Philadelphia

    Federal Realty Investment Trust, which filed the lawsuit in March, claims the retail giant “has intentionally refused to complete its work, commence operations or pay rent.”

    By • May 16, 2023
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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
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    Phasing out HFC refrigerants poses a major cost dilemma for grocers

    Transitioning to new cooling systems that comply with federal and state laws can cost retailers $1 million or more per store. But delaying action could also be expensive, experts say. 

    By • May 16, 2023
  • Trader Joe's supermarket
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    Trader Joe’s CEO Dan Bane announces retirement

    Bryan Palbaum, the company’s current president and chief operations officer, will take over as chairman and CEO when Bane retires on July 2.

    By , • May 15, 2023
  • The exterior of a newly constructed Dollar Tree store with the company's signature green color scheme with a blue sky
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    Dollar Tree to lay off about 90 at corporate office

    A WARN Notice indicates that people will be let go by June 23 from the discount retailer’s Chesapeake, Virginia, headquarters. 

    By Nate Delesline III • May 11, 2023
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    Dollar General boosts supply chain with new distribution centers

    The addition of three new facilities expands storage and distribution capacity for the retailer.

    By Ben Unglesbee • May 10, 2023
  • Storefront of Amazon Fresh in Washington, D.C.
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    Amazon Fresh reportedly exiting Twin Cities stores as it reworks strategy

    Six of the online retailer’s grocery chain locations that were set to open are now available for sublease, Axios reported Tuesday. 

    By • May 10, 2023
  • Grocery shoppers buying wine at a self-checkout station
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    What does the buy now, pay later boom mean for food retailers?

    The fact that more shoppers have been turning to short-term loans to buy groceries could signal a permanent shift in how people think about paying for essential goods, experts say.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    Are health and wellness subscriptions the next frontier for grocers?

    Hy-Vee and Amazon have recently ventured into memberships that bundle wellness services, and sources say other grocers will likely follow suit.

    By • May 9, 2023
  • The curved banner of a Walmart store, the brand name in white letters and the characteristic yellow sunburst logo to the right, against a blue sky.
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    Walmart taps company veteran as chief merchant

    Latriece Watkins, who began at the retail giant as an intern two decades ago, replaces Charles Redfield, who left last month.

    By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2023
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    Food Lion remodels 29 North Carolina stores

    The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocery chain said it will hold ribbon-cuttings at 24 of the stores on Wednesday morning and plans to open five additional refreshed locations to the public “soon.”

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Natural Grocers closing locations to drive ‘higher store productivity’

    The specialty grocer said it is closing two locations in June due to underperformance.

    By • Updated May 8, 2023
  • The Fresh Market
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    The Fresh Market taps generative AI to boost video commerce

    The grocer is working with Firework on a system that can automatically answer questions from viewers about shoppable videos and will begin testing the tech with customers early next month.

    By • May 8, 2023
  • A photo of a woman using Walmart + rewards at the gas pump.
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    How grocery-owned c-stores are approaching loyalty

    Companies like Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle and Kroger have enhanced their loyalty programs in recent years to drive traffic across their food and fuel offerings.

    By Christine Blank • May 8, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Print ads pose circular logic for grocers

    Research has documented a shift by consumers away from print ads in favor of online ones. But is print really dead?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • May 5, 2023
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    Kroger underscores commitment to workers, stores as it presses ahead with merger plan

    The grocer will not close locations or lay off frontline workers in connection with its plan to acquire Albertsons, a spokesperson said, while the UFCW reportedly has decided to oppose the deal.

    By • May 5, 2023
  • Exterior of BJ's Wholesale Club store
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    BJ’s names Bob Eddy as chairman

    Eddy, who currently serves as president and CEO, will assume leadership of the membership retailer’s board in June.

    By • May 5, 2023
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
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    Sprouts launches retail media platform

    The specialty grocery chain is using the Instacart Ads platform as the foundation for the new service, which will allow CPGs to directly reach the retailer’s health-focused shoppers.

    By • May 4, 2023
  • Giant Eagle
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    Giant Eagle slashes prices as it looks to win back shoppers

    The Pittsburgh-based supermarket chain plans to maintain the price cuts, which average about 20% and cover 800 items, until Aug. 9.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    Q&A

    Foxtrot’s new CEO talks expansion and innovation

    Restaurant industry veteran Liz Williams discusses what the urban chain is planning — from new pizza options to suburban stores — as she tackles her new role.

    By Brett Dworski • May 4, 2023
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    Hy-Vee unveils $99-per-month health and wellness subscription

    The monthly cost is steep but reasonable given the mix of virtual and in-person resources, one expert said, and helps the grocer move deeper into personalized health coaching.

    By • May 4, 2023
  • A PCC Community Markets storefront
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    How PCC’s CEO is steadying the company and looking to grow

    Despite his background in tech, Amazon veteran Krishnan Srinivasan believes a deeper focus on health, community and the environment is key to growth, particularly among Gen Z shoppers.

    By • May 3, 2023
  • Family Dollar Dollar Tree combo store
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    Dollar Tree hires Safeway, Dollar General vet as chief supply chain officer

    Mike Kindy has more than a decade of experience at the discount chain’s rival.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 2, 2023
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
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    Sprouts powers ahead in Q1 as comps hit best pace since 2020

    Company executives attributed the retailer’s strong showing in part to higher-than-expected foot traffic, supply chain improvements and deeper engagement via advertising.

    By • May 2, 2023
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    Aldi plans to open 120 stores in 2023

    The discount retailer said it added 35 stores in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2023 and expects to have more than 2,400 locations across the country by the end of the year.

    By • May 1, 2023