Corporate Operations: Page 63


  • A prize package from Whole Foods for its 2021 summer giveaway with The Weather Channel
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    Whole Foods teams up with The Weather Channel for rain-related giveaway

    When at least half of the continental U.S. has weekend rain this summer, the Amazon-owned grocer will offer prizes, including gift cards, coupons and items from its private label line. 

    By June 16, 2021
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    Dom's Kitchen & Market is a 'Last Dance' for former Mariano's executives

    Bob Mariano and Don Fitzgerald, who formerly led the iconic Chicagoland chain, have opened another store that pushes against the boundaries of traditional grocery.

    By June 16, 2021
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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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    Target unveils remodeled stores

    The retailer said it would invest about $4 billion annually to remodel stores over the next few years, including the "glow-up" of 150 locations this year. 

    By Maria Monteros • June 16, 2021
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    Grocers grapple with store safety measures in light of recent shootings

    Several incidents, including one at a King Soopers in March and another last week at a Publix, have spurred the industry to update training procedures and store practices.

    By June 15, 2021
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    Amazon to open its first Fresh supermarket with checkout-free technology

    The 25,000-square-foot store, set to open Thursday in Bellevue, Washington, is the largest Amazon retail location equipped with the Just Walk Out system. 

    By June 15, 2021
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    Boxed completes SPAC deal, goes public

    The online wholesaler made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange and, separately, announced a new partnership with Google Cloud on Thursday. 

    By Updated Dec. 10, 2021
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    Guiding Stars nutrition rating program rolls out new look

    The system, which is used by retailers including several Ahold Delhaize banners, has a new logo and features revised icons that include the words "good," "better" or "best."

    By June 14, 2021
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    FMI looks to head off online country-of-origin regulations

    The organization says requirements included in a bill moving through Congress that would force grocers to identify where products they sell online come from are "unworkable."

    By June 11, 2021
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    Hy-Vee links with Google on digital services

    The grocer said the tech company's cloud-based tools will make online shopping easier, integrate virtual dietitian services and help shoppers schedule vaccines.

    By June 10, 2021
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    Instacart announces $1M ad initiative to boost Black-owned brands

    The e-commerce firm will offer prominent ad placement, Instacart Ads credits, monthly training and a designated support team to eligible companies.  

    By June 10, 2021
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    Pardon the Disruption: Amazon's push into self-distribution

    The e-tailer appears to be positioning for a concerted drive into owning its full grocery supply chain, underscoring its capital advantages as it aims to unsettle the industry.

    By June 9, 2021
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    Meijer is planning a new grocery store format

    The retailer recently outlined plans to local officials in Orion Township, Michigan, for a 90,000-square-foot location that would offer food as well as selected general merchandise.

    By June 9, 2021
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    Home Chef names new president

    The Kroger-owned meal kit and prepared foods line increased brand sales 118% in 2020 and is in more than 2,100 stores.

    By June 9, 2021
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    Kroger looks to land 10K new workers during daylong hybrid job fair

    The grocer aims to fill positions in retail, e-commerce, pharmacy, manufacturing and logistics operations during its nationwide hiring event on Thursday.

    By June 8, 2021
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    Grabango rings up $39M in Series B funding

    The checkout-free technology company plans to use the funds to bolster its computer vision capabilities as it competes for business with rivals like Standard Cognition and Amazon.

    By June 8, 2021
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    Walmart, Amazon simultaneously add prescription discounts to membership perks

    Both giants are adding discounted medications to their paid subscription services as they expand their footprints across sectors. 

    By Ben Unglesbee • June 8, 2021
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    Grocery store employment sags even as job market picks up steam

    Employment at food and beverage stores was off by 26,000 in May compared to April, while restaurants and bars added 186,000 jobs during the month.

    By June 7, 2021
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    E-grocer Hungryroot raises $40M to fuel personalized platform

    The company, which uses artificial intelligence to build shopping carts for customers, plans to expand its offerings, boost marketing and invest in automation.

    By June 4, 2021
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    Farmstead expands auto-refill program to additional markets

    The online grocer has been testing Refill & Save in San Francisco and now plans to apply it to all current and future locations.

    By June 4, 2021
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    Albertsons jumps on early payment trend to boost supplier diversity

    The grocer is working with an online platform to help boost suppliers' access to funding and ability to scale.

    By Edwin Lopez • June 4, 2021
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    Grocery e-commerce firm ShopHero acquired by Dot Foods

    The acquisition will boost ShopHero’s presence in the online grocery platform space, the two companies’ CEOs said in the announcement. 

    By June 4, 2021
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    99 Ranch arrives in Arizona with Phoenix-area store

    The new location, which held a grand opening last week, includes a food hall with three eateries.

    By June 3, 2021
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    Drinks hires former Kroger e-commerce leader as vice president

    Amber Roberts, who helped establish Kroger's marketplace initiative, will oversee the growth of the online alcohol specialist's "Wine as a Service" platform.

    By June 3, 2021
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    Walmart is giving smartphones to more than 740K workers

    The move coincides with the rollout of Me@Walmart, a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and utilize an automated personal assistant.

    By June 3, 2021
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    Sam's Club revives in-store sampling chainwide

    The membership retailer will initially limit the program to weekends and employ new safety measures like offering samples in sealed packages.

    By June 2, 2021