Corporate Operations: Page 69


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    Instacart's Road to IPO

    Instacart appoints tech IPO vet to board

    Frank Slootman, who currently heads enterprise software firm Snowflake, has led three companies onto the stock market.

    By March 12, 2021
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    UNFI branches out into bitcoin and a local marketplace

    The distributor continues to build out its services and private brands as retailers reposition for a post-pandemic future.

    By March 11, 2021
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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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    BJ's sees surging curbside pickup business

    The club retailer is also renewing members at a higher rate than in the past, according to its chief financial and administrative officer.

    By March 11, 2021
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    Kroger ramps up COVID-19 vaccines to 1 million weekly doses

    To double its capacity, the grocer’s healthcare division is opening up hours at its pharmacies and rolling out 100 mass vaccination off-site events. 

    By , March 11, 2021
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    Aldi unveils new sustainability goals

    The discount grocer wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, operational waste and packaging materials by 2025 and halve its food waste by 2030.

    By March 10, 2021
  • Walmart explores ghost kitchens

    The retailer’s Canadian division is testing the virtual food court concept at several locations.

    By March 9, 2021
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    Target launches grocery brand centered on snacks and sweet treats

    Favorite Day, which hits stores April 5, will include more than 700 products across categories like bakery, candy, ice cream and beverage mixers.

    By March 9, 2021
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    Instacart's Road to IPO

    Instacart poaches Uber Eats' head of product

    Daniel Danker is now the grocery delivery company's VP of shopper and fulfillment, marking Uber Eats' second major leadership exit in the past week.

    By Emma Liem Beckett • March 9, 2021
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    Sprouts details 20 upcoming locations as it pivots to smaller stores

    The specialty grocer plans to open stores across seven states and debut a new format centered on efficiency and a "treasure hunt shopping experience."

    By March 8, 2021
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    Costco's same-day grocery delivery sales rise 450%

    The club retailer's three-store pickup test is going well, with basket sizes that have "surpassed our expectations," said CFO Richard Galanti. 

    By March 8, 2021
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    Ahold Delhaize to add AT&T chief digital officer to supervisory board

    Bala Subramanian will bring his technology experience from the retail and telecom industries to the Dutch grocery company. 

    By March 5, 2021
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    Lidl boosts starting hourly pay to $15 for workers in Philadelphia area

    The discounter has been raising its starting wage in competitive markets as lawmakers push for higher pay.

    By March 5, 2021
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    Dollar Tree eyes at least 3K locations for rural concept stores

    A new format that combines the retailer's namesake brand with Family Dollar's aims for smaller, underserved markets. 

    By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2021
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    UNFI extends Whole Foods distribution deal into 2027

    Negotiations between the wholesaler and retailer had been delayed due to the pandemic.

    By March 4, 2021
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    Albertsons reverses course on mask policy for Texas stores

    The retailer, which previously said it would lift its mask-wearing requirement in line with the state's decision to do the same, will now require shoppers to wear face coverings.

    By Updated March 9, 2021
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    Good Food Holdings plans to grow as two banners turn to localization

    The grocer is planning to open six new stores under its New Seasons Market, Metropolitan Market and Bristol Farms banners.

    By March 4, 2021
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    Kroger beats estimates in Q4 as digital momentum builds

    The grocer forecast identical sales growth of 9% to 11% for fiscal 2021 on a two-year basis as it laps record sales driven by the pandemic.

    By March 4, 2021
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    HelloFresh wraps up record year with US customers up 46%

    The meal kit company's U.S. sales increased 99% in Q4 as the number of active U.S. customers rose to 2.6 million.

    By March 3, 2021
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    Inside the store: Foxtrot Market's first location in Washington, DC

    The digitally focused upscale convenience store chain is preparing to debut another store in the nation’s capital later in March and also has two more locations planned for the city.

    By March 3, 2021
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    Kroger COO Mike Donnelly to retire

    The grocer has not yet named a successor to the 42-year company veteran.

    By March 2, 2021
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    Customers downgrade grocers as overall satisfaction with retailers falls, report finds

    Trader Joe’s was the highest-rated food retailer in the report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index, followed by Costco, H-E-B, Publix and Wegmans, which all tied for second place.

    By March 2, 2021
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    Target's $15B sales growth in 2020 outpaces past 11 years

    The mass merchant's digital sales during the year ballooned by nearly $10 billion, while its same-day services increased by 235%.

    By Maria Monteros • March 2, 2021
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    Meijer's upcoming summit seeks diverse suppliers across US

    The grocer plans to host a multi-day virtual event in early May to meet more women- and minority-owned businesses.

    By March 1, 2021
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    Alfalfa's Market to close flagship store this week

    The iconic Boulder, Colorado, natural foods location suffered from reduced foot traffic and pricey real estate.

    By March 1, 2021
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    Walmart drops $35 minimum purchase for 2-hour delivery

    The retailer introduced its rapid Express service amid the pandemic as shoppers avoided stores. 

    By Ben Unglesbee • March 1, 2021