Corporate Operations: Page 53

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    Ahold Delhaize names new private label executive

    Peapod Digital Labs, the grocery company's digital and commercial arm, has named Giant Eagle veteran Ian Prisuta as its senior vice president of private brands.

    By • Feb. 9, 2022
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    Weee taps filmmaker to amplify storytelling, social commerce

    The ethnic e-grocer named Jon M. Chu, who has directed movies including "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," as its chief creative officer.

    By • Feb. 8, 2022
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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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    SpartanNash refreshes its board with 3 new appointments

    The new members bring experience in technology, human resources and product development to the grocery distributor and retailer. 

    By • Feb. 8, 2022
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    4 top legal issues facing grocers

    Deceptive pricing, misleading labels and insufficient digital accessibility are some of the most common claims consumers make, said Stephanie Sheridan with Steptoe & Johnson LLP.

    By • Feb. 8, 2022
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    Aldi details omnichannel growth plans for 2022

    The discount chain plans to open approximately 150 U.S. stores this year, including nearly two dozen in the Gulf Coast region, and expand curbside pickup to 300 more locations.

    By • Feb. 8, 2022
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    Grocery employment ticks down as job market booms

    Employment at food and beverage stores fell by 7,500 in January while the overall job market added 467,000 positions, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

    By • Feb. 7, 2022
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    How Natural Grocers' health loyalty program is powering growth

    The company's {N}power membership grew 20% over the past year and now accounts for nearly three-quarters of its net sales.

    By • Feb. 7, 2022
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    6 can't-miss sessions at The NGA Show 2022

    The National Grocers Association will be hosting its annual industry show February 27 – March 1, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV. Check out these can't miss sessions for your trip.

    Feb. 7, 2022
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    Amazon hikes Prime membership by $20 to $139

    The e-commerce giant is unlikely to lose many customers over the increase, but it will have to keep investing in member perks, analysts say.

    By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2022
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    Costco names new president and COO

    Ron Vachris, who previously served as the chief operating officer for merchandising, is also taking a position on the club retailer's board of directors.

    By • Feb. 4, 2022
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    Retailers ramp up calls for diverse suppliers

    Albertsons, Sam's Club and Peapod Digital Labs are among the retailers who have announced events and initiatives focused on seeking companies with owners from long-marginalized populations.

    By • Feb. 4, 2022
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    Save A Lot names distribution veteran as CEO

    Leon Bergmann, who will take over the top role from Craig Herkert in March, has worked for several top wholesalers in his more than 20-year grocery industry career.

    By • Feb. 3, 2022
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    The Grocery Dive Outlook for 2022

    Food retailers continue to benefit from at-home eating, but they also face a slew of challenges that promise to make this a dynamic year for the industry.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 3, 2022
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    Blue Apron wants to sell its users a countertop oven

    Under a new partnership with Panasonic, customers can pay $530 for the electronics company's four-in-one multi-oven and make specially tailored recipes.

    By • Feb. 2, 2022
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    Shipt names Target operations executive as CEO

    Kamau Witherspoon will take over leadership of the same-day delivery company on March 1 from Kelly Caruso, another Target veteran, who has been at the helm since early 2019.

    By • Feb. 2, 2022
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    Walmart deepens healthcare offering with lab test partnership

    The retailer will start offering more than 50 tests that customers can request online through an expanded tie-up with Quest Diagnostics.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 2, 2022
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    Schnucks now has deli ordering kiosks at more than half of its stores

    The Midwestern chain said the self-service technology is boosting convenience for shoppers, but it's also targeting a department where grocers have struggled to hire and retain workers.

    By • Feb. 1, 2022
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    E-grocer Good Eggs sees West Coast opportunity

    The company kicked off same-day service in Los Angeles on Tuesday, with plans to expand to additional markets and launch one-hour service.

    By • Feb. 1, 2022
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    Walmart store redesign focuses on solutions, not just products

    The retail giant seems to be taking a page from Target's revamp, which has embraced some of the best elements of old school merchandising.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2022
  • Stop & Shop and About Fresh team up to offer healthy food prescription
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    Stop & Shop takes on food insecurity with 'prescribed' prepaid debit cards

    The Ahold Delhaize banner has joined a program run by Boston-based nonprofit About Fresh that gives people funds to purchase fresh produce.

    By • Jan. 28, 2022
  • Instacart's new brand pages lets CPG brands drive shoppers to a curated, shoppable destination
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    Instacart rolls out shoppable brand pages for CPGs

    The digital storefronts, which list the products that are in stock at users' most recently shopped store, deepen the e-commerce company's advertising push.

    By • Jan. 27, 2022
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    Instant delivery firms team with app to sell excess food

    Jokr, Gorillas and other rapid grocery delivery companies have partnered with Too Good to Go to sell their surplus food at a discounted price.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
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    Amazon Go convenience stores are headed to suburbia

    The first of the new retail locations, which will offer grab-and-go foods, beverages and everyday essentials, will open in the Seattle-area community of Mill Creek, Washington.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
  • Meijer announced it will expand its third Supplier Diversity event to include diverse-owned service providers, as well as retail-ready products for its shelves. Certified minority-, LGBTQ-,
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    Meijer broadens scope of diverse sourcing efforts

    The retailer is now inviting service providers to join retail-ready brands at its three-day supplier event at the end of March. 

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    How grocers are managing the twin pressures of inflation and supply chain disruption

    Companies are turning to personalized promotions, private label and plain-old resourcefulness as they closely monitor the habits of their frustrated customers.

    By • Jan. 24, 2022