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Enhanced jobless benefits are starving grocers of workers, NGA says
"It is simply impossible for grocers who exist on razor-thin profit margins to compete for work when the government is paying workers to stay home," the association's chief executive wrote in a letter to President Joe Biden.
By Sam Silverstein • May 14, 2021 -
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Whole Foods reorganizes corporate divisions
The specialty retailer is realigning its merchandising, team support and technology divisions as it looks to grow and also confront troubling sales trends.
By Jeff Wells • May 14, 2021 -
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Southeastern Grocers gamifies its rewards program
The grocer has launched “boosters” across its banners that reward loyalty program customers with personalized offers after each in-app challenge they complete.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 14, 2021 -
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Weee taps former Instacart marketing executive
Guillaume McIntyre will work to grow engagement with Asian and Hispanic communities as vice president of marketing for the online grocer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 13, 2021 -
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Kroger announces competition to attract and support new fresh suppliers
Fifteen companies will pitch a panel of judges this summer in Cincinnati for the chance to have the grocer's banners stock their products.
By Sam Silverstein • May 13, 2021 -
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UNFI creates chief strategy and innovation officer role
Matt Whitney, who joined the company early last year, has been promoted to the position, which oversees professional services, e-commerce and innovation opportunities.
By Jeff Wells • May 13, 2021 -
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Walmart cooks up healthy eating experience based on Netflix show
The interactive tie-up with "Waffles + Mochi" marks another effort by the retailer to sponsor original content to engage consumers.
By Robert Williams • May 12, 2021 -
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Ahold Delhaize's US identical sales move forward modestly in Q1
The grocery company has seen its U.S. operations grow behind the strength of Food Lion, its fastest-growing stateside banner, as it crosses the one-year mark of the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein • May 12, 2021 -
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Apeel buys tech company to 'see' inside produce
The maker of an invisible “peel” that extends produce shelf life now owns technology that predicts ripeness and quality.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 12, 2021 -
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Target launches Good & Gather Plant Based
The new sub-brand will roll out more than 30 products across categories like meat alternatives and plant-based dips, all priced below $8.
By Jeff Wells • May 11, 2021 -
The Giant Company deepens roots in Philadelphia with planned new stores
The Pennsylvania-based grocer aims to open four locations by 2023 in the city where it recently planted its new flagship store.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 11, 2021 -
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Stor.ai and Trax team up to offer on-demand picking workforce
The partnership combines Stor.ai’s picking technology and online platform with Trax’s labor pool of more than 1.4 million workers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021 -
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Natural Grocers CEO: Small-basket shopping still absent
Kemper Isely said consumers are still favoring large purchases and that impulse trips won't reappear until office workers return.
By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021 -
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HelloFresh will open its largest US distribution facility in Q4
The German meal kit maker also recently brought its Green Chef brand to the U.K.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 10, 2021 -
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On Special: Schnuck Markets' cheese selection
To stay ahead of the competition, the Midwestern grocer focuses on stocking U.S.-made cheeses and rigorously training its employees, said "cheese guy" Andy DeCou.
By Sam Silverstein • May 10, 2021 -
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Blue Apron’s profitability struggles continue as it focuses on product innovation
The meal kit company posted a $15.7 million net loss but posted a record high average order value in Q1.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 7, 2021 -
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Sprouts' identical store sales drop 9.4% in Q1
The specialty grocer, which is seeing last year's sales boom fade, expects foot traffic to ramp up as the pandemic eases.
By Sam Silverstein • May 7, 2021 -
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Gopuff makes its first international acquisition
The company has entered Europe's highly competitive instant delivery market with the purchase of U.K.-based Fancy.
By Jeff Wells • May 6, 2021 -
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Foxtrot Market ramps up private label with two senior-level hires
Mitch Madoff, who spent more than 20 years at Whole Foods, will head up private label and supply chain, while restaurant veteran Tae Strain has been named corporate executive chef.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 6, 2021 -
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Ahold Delhaize names new head of FreshDirect
Dave Bass, SVP of omnichannel merchandising support for Peapod Digital Labs, will take over as managing director of the e-grocer on Sept. 20, replacing interim CEO Farhan Siddiqi.
By Jeff Wells • Updated Sept. 13, 2021 -
HelloFresh
HelloFresh adds 1M US customers in Q1
The German meal kit company saw U.S. sales in the period reach $965 million, up 37% from the previous quarter.
By Sam Silverstein • May 5, 2021 -
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Walgreens rolls out 2-hour delivery nationwide
The pharmacy chain, which already partners with several third-party firms for on-demand delivery, is adding the option amid its push to reach more online shoppers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 4, 2021 -
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Uber and Gopuff link up on 'everyday essentials' e-shop
Gopuff will power the white-label platform for Uber Eats, which will launch in 95 cities this June and expand nationwide in the summer.
By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2021 -
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Albertsons refreshes private label sparkling water line with new flavors and packaging
The grocer is working with Spotify to generate interest in its Soleil selection of beverages, which features labels designed by seven artists.
By Sam Silverstein • May 4, 2021 -
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Kroger delivery takes to the skies with drone pilot
The grocer, along with partner Drone Express, will begin making deliveries this spring in Ohio and then expand to California in the summer.
By Jeff Wells • May 3, 2021
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