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Courtesy of Save A Lot
Save A Lot sells 32 stores, converting them to local ownership
The stores located in the greater Cleveland, Chicago and Milwaukee areas are slated for remodeling next year to reflect the discount grocer's updated branding.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 8, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee adding hybrid eyewear kiosks at select stores
The first one will be located at the grocer's upcoming store in Grimes, Iowa, as part of a partnership with online retailer Pair Eyewear.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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TrendlineGrocery loyalty
Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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Hy-Vee adds child care assistance as employee perk
The grocer’s eligible associates can find in-home providers through WeeCare.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 2, 2021 -
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Dollar General reaches goal of hiring 50K workers, looks to add more
The discount retailer is offering a $5,000 signing bonus to people who accept positions as drivers for DG Private Fleet, its trucking division.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walmart corporate blog
Walmart expands Instacart pilot to New York City
The retailer will use its stores near the city to fulfill orders for customers in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Permission granted by Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts' CFO departs
Board member Chip Molloy will take over the role once again as Denise Paulonis leaves to become CEO of hair care supply chain Sally Beauty Holdings.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Permission granted by Schnucks
Why Schnucks built a scaled-down supermarket
The company's new "Schnucks Fresh" store in Jasper, Indiana, reflects a push by grocers to open more small stores that are customized to their markets.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
CPG manufacturers face 'labor crisis' amid supply chain pressures, report says
The Consumer Brands Association noted that only 12,000 jobs were added in the second quarter despite higher wages, while demand and manufacturing costs continued to rise.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 31, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walgreens
Walgreens' new CEO builds out C-suite
Rosalind Brewer has assigned a global chief legal officer and chief financial officer and created a chief customer officer role.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 30, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Health measures continue to boost in-store grocery shopping, survey finds
Vaccine and mask requirements for workers and shoppers almost doubled the number of respondents who would feel acceptably safe at stores, the Hartman Group and FMI found.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Dollar General's CEO sees healthcare as a financial engine
During an earnings call Thursday, Todd Vasos said offering health services, particularly to rural customers, "could be a really big deal" for the chain's performance and drive shopper loyalty.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 27, 2021 -
Courtesy of Consort Partners
Point Pickup buys e-commerce firm GrocerKey
The purchase allows Point Pickup to offer an end-to-end solution and is the latest in a string of acquisitions of grocery e-commerce companies this year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 26, 2021 -
Permission granted by The Giant Company
The Giant Company incorrectly excluded pandemic bonuses from overtime rate, Labor Department says
The department recovered $165,653 in back wages for more than 3,000 workers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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Walmart offers its delivery service to other businesses
The new service, Walmart GoLocal, offers the retailer's logistics capabilities to outside companies of all sizes.
By Maria Monteros • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Opinion3 ways grocery execs can protect the bottom line during hurricane season and beyond
Companies can prepare ahead of time in the event severe weather strikes, writes Tom Buiocchi, founder and CEO of ServiceChannel.
By Tom Buiocchi • Aug. 20, 2021 -
Courtesy of BJ's Wholesale Club
BJ's sees strong digital sales in Q2 as investment in pickup pays off
Perishables and other groceries were top sellers for the membership retailer during the period against a backdrop of strong inflation.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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As grocery store violence continues, FMI offers workplace safety training
The trade group launched a portal this week that gives its members access to discounted e-learning covering verbal de-escalation tactics, active assailant preparedness and more.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of Target
Target posts 9% comp sales entirely driven by traffic
The retailer, which emphasized its theme of "growth on top of growth" even as the pace slows, saw "double-digit" growth in fresh category sales during the second quarter.
By Maria Monteros • Aug. 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger turns to individualized learning platform for associates
The grocer is using a system from Canadian employee-training company Axonify to build engagement with employees with short, app-based lessons as it looks to expand its workforce.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 18, 2021 -
Courtesy of Apeel
Apeel hits $2B valuation with $250M investment
The company plans to use the funding to increase the availability of produce with its invisible, edible "skin," create new supply networks, ramp up retailer partnerships and boost its data capabilities.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Albertsons launches e-commerce subscription service
The retailer is offering unlimited free delivery on orders over $30 for a $99 annual fee. It is also replacing its "Just for U" loyalty program.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 16, 2021 -
Courtesy of Aldi
Aldi to hire 20K store and warehouse workers in the US
To staff up in preparation for the holiday season, the grocer will host a hiring week from Sept. 20-24.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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Publix cooks up its own line of plant-based tenders
Its Greenwise "chickenless" tenders will hit stores this week, on the heels of a plant-based burger that rolled out under the store brand in April.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Giant Eagle pioneers PayPal and Venmo as in-store payment methods
The retailer says it is the first grocery and convenience store operator in the U.S. to accept the digital payment options at cash registers.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 13, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger kicks off pickup partnership with Google
Shoppers can now use Google Maps to manage their pickup trips at 96 stores in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2021
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