Corporate Operations: Page 60

  • PCC Community Market
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    PCC CEO steps down after short tenure

    Former Kroger executive Suzy Monford was named to the Seattle cooperative’s top post in December and quickly became embroiled in controversy.

    By • Aug. 9, 2021
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    Ultrafast delivery firm Gorillas names chief people officer

    With the appointment of former Amazon human resources executive Deena Fox, the startup is making a statement about its growth and company culture.

    By • Aug. 6, 2021
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
  • A Whole Foods store in San Francisco
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    Is Whole Foods finally coming out of its foot traffic funk?

    Visits to the grocer improved each month between April and June compared to 2019, but the chain still lags behind other grocers in getting shoppers back into its aisles, Placer.ai data shows.

    By • Aug. 5, 2021
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    Instacart hires Facebook exec as new president

    Carolyn Everson is joining the e-commerce provider following the recent appointment of CEO Fidji Simo, another former high-ranking executive from the social media company.

    By • Aug. 4, 2021
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    Kroger names former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to its board

    She brings experience across the public and private sectors to the role, including serving on the boards of several Fortune 500 companies.

    By • Aug. 3, 2021
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    Aisles Abroad: Inside Alibaba's digital-first club store

    Store X is the online retailer's answer to Costco in a format that has caught fire in China as incomes rise and consumers look for new shopping experiences.

    By • Aug. 3, 2021
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    Whole Foods to add $10 delivery fee in 6 markets

    This comes as a significant change for Amazon Prime members, who previously got free delivery on orders over $35.

    By • Aug. 2, 2021
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    Walmart takes action on masks and shots as delta variant spreads

    The retailer is requiring its corporate workforce to get vaccinated and those who work in counties classified by the federal government as having "substantial" or "high" rates of COVID-19 transmission to mask up.

    By • Aug. 2, 2021
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    Walmart, Target to launch reusable bag pilots

    The founding members of the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag will test out new totes along with technology aimed at incentivizing and tracking shopper use.

    By • Aug. 2, 2021
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    Why the little things matter in meeting grocers' CSR goals

    Packaging is the target of the U.S. Plastics Pact, designed to inspire retailers to act more intentionally when making decisions that will minimize plastic waste.

    Aug. 2, 2021
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    Gopuff raises another $1B to fuel rapid growth

    The delivery company, which is now valued at $15 billion, will use the funding to expand to new locations, hire talent and build out its technology.

    By • July 30, 2021
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    Save A Lot rewrites the grocery store jingle

    The company has released a pop/hip-hop anthem that headlines new advertising aimed at broadening its reach while reinforcing its low prices.

    By • July 30, 2021
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    Despite Prime Day, Amazon Q2 misses as pandemic boost fades

    The e-commerce giant is seeing big revenue boosts from services outside of its online or store-based product sales.

    By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2021
  • Exterior of Wegmans supermarket in Abingdon, Maryland
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    Wegmans to open first store in Manhattan

    The 82,000-square-foot supermarket, set to open in 2023 at a former Kmart site, will be the retailer's second location in New York City.

    By • July 30, 2021
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    UNFI names Coca-Cola veteran as new CEO

    Sandy Douglas, who spent more than 30 years at the CPG giant and was most recently the top executive at Staples, will replace Steven Spinner on Aug. 9.

    By • July 29, 2021
  • Exterior of Washington, D.C., Safeway store at 415 14th Street, SE, on Aug. 11, 2020. Store opened Aug. 12, 2020.
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    Albertsons sees flat digital sales during Q1 as store traffic increases

    The grocer's identical sales were down 10% on a year-over-year basis but up 16.5% compared with the same period two years ago, prompting it to raise its full-year guidance.

    By • July 29, 2021
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    FreshDirect brings two-hour alcohol delivery to the Hamptons

    The e-grocer is promoting the ease and speed of its Rosé Express as it contends with a growing number of delivery services in New York. 

    By • July 29, 2021
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    HelloFresh Market arrives in the US

    The online store includes add-ons like quick meals, grocery items and fresh produce as the meal kit maker looks to become more of a "food solutions group."

    By • July 28, 2021
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    Kroger names new division presidents

    Keith Shoemaker will lead the Dallas division while Lori Raya will head up Kroger's mid-Atlantic division at a time of significant change for the grocer.

    By • July 28, 2021
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    Walmart to sell its omnichannel capabilities to other businesses

    The retailer has partnered with Adobe to give small and mid-sized retailers access to its pickup and delivery technology.

    By Maria Monteros • July 28, 2021
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    Target reports 25% increase in Black representation at the officer level

    Nearly a year after promising to establish systemic changes, the big-box retailer announced progress in its annual diversity report.  

    By Maria Monteros • July 28, 2021
  • Vitamin and health items at a Whole Foods in Washington, D.C.
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    FMI: Food retailers expect 'significant' business growth from health-conscious efforts

    Food retailers are more closely linking their stores’ brand propositions to health and well-being, according to a new report from the trade group. 

    By • July 27, 2021
  • Wicked Kitchen products sold in the U.S. as the brand launched here in July 2021.
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    Tesco-developed Wicked Kitchen brand launches at 2,500 Kroger and Sprouts stores

    The plant-based brand, which made its name at the U.K. retailer and is headed by big names in the U.S. food business, brings a wide variety of SKUs to consumers.

    By Megan Poinski • July 27, 2021
  • An image published by Walmart announcing the finalists for its 2021 open call for suppliers.
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    Retailers leverage open calls to add diversity, sustainability to supply chains

    Faced with sourcing challenges and evolving shopper demands, companies like Kroger, Lowe's and QVC are looking for new or more local suppliers that meet their needs.

    By Jen A. Miller • July 23, 2021
  • Exterior of Lidl store in Glassboro, New Jersey
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    Save A Lot CEO returning to Lidl

    Kenneth McGrath, who previously spent 13 years with the European discounter, will become deputy chairman of its international business beginning Oct. 1, the German publication Lebensmittel Zeitung reported.

    By • July 22, 2021