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Courtesy of Target
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 -
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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 Catherine Douglas Moran • July 27, 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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Courtesy of Wicked Kitchen
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 -
Retrieved from Walmart on July 22, 2021
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 -
Courtesy of Lidl
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • July 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of Fabric
Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart teams with Fabric on automated fulfillment service
The partnership is the first phase of the e-commerce company's “next-generation fulfillment initiative” that moves order picking and packing out of store aisles and into dedicated spaces.
By Jeff Wells • July 22, 2021 -
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Costco pilots same-day delivery with Uber
The delivery company is providing service from 25 of the club retailer's stores in Texas, with seven more planned for the coming weeks.
By Jeff Wells • July 21, 2021 -
Courtesy of Foxtrot Market
Foxtrot plans 50 new stores and a larger format
The upscale convenience chain is set to enter New York City, Los Angeles and other cities, and is rolling out a new store model that's twice the size of its traditional shops.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • July 20, 2021 -
Courtesy of Uber
Albertsons adds Uber delivery to 1,200 stores
The tie-up extends the retailer’s availability on third-party marketplaces and marks Uber’s largest grocery expansion to date in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • July 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Save Mart Companies
Save Mart is sending shoppers to the movies
The California grocer has partnered with Fandango to offer movie rewards when customers purchase $25 worth of eligible products.
By Jeff Wells • July 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of Dollar General
Dollar General debuts private label skincare line
Launched within its Believe Beauty brand, the products sell for $5 or less and expand on the dollar store's pursuit of a higher-income shopper.
By Cara Salpini • July 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S Wholesale Grocers to acquire Piggly Wiggly Midwest
The deal will add 84 franchisee stores and 14 Butera Market locations to C&S' supply network.
By Jeff Wells • July 16, 2021 -
Courtesy of Quicklly
South Asian food marketplace Quicklly launches organic Indian grocery subscription box
The new offering lets shoppers pick a minimum of $30 of fresh and nonperishable items as a one-time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly purchase.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 16, 2021 -
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Giant Eagle aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
The company plans to invest $100 million toward the goal over the next 10 years and set an initial target of halving its emissions by 2030.
By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2021 -
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Dollar General plans to hire 50K new employees amid blazing store growth
The retailer aims to add more than 1,000 stores this year as it looks to nearly double its already vast store footprint in the coming years.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger banners in California, Georgia set new union contracts with pay increases
The agreements with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union locals cover more than 29,000 workers across roughly 270 stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger names new SVP of retail divisions
Valerie Jabbar, who currently oversees center store merchandising, will take over for Steve McKinney when he retires on Aug. 7.
By Jeff Wells • July 14, 2021 -
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Deep DiveLabor shortage pressures grocers to take a hard look at worker benefits
Companies are offering hefty signing bonuses, but they also need to examine scheduling flexibility, advancement opportunities and other incentives, labor experts and retailers say.
By Jeff Wells , Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • July 14, 2021 -
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Hy-Vee appoints first chief medical officer
Dr. Daniel Fick will oversee the chain’s health initiatives and help launch new products and services.
By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2021 -
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Sam's Club expands Scan & Go app with new Scan & Ship feature
The in-app tool also lets shoppers choose different colors and sizes that may not be available in the store.
By Maria Monteros • July 13, 2021 -
Courtesy of Blue Apron
Blue Apron plans to make packaging fully sustainable
The meal kit maker said it will rely solely on recyclable, reusable or compostable materials for its containers by the end of 2025.
By Sam Silverstein • July 12, 2021 -
Courtesy of Gopuff
Gopuff is hiring over 100 employees to back ghost kitchens operation
Job listings, which include line cooks, kitchen leads and district managers across at least six states, indicate the company is preparing to deliver fresh-made foods.
By Julie Littman • July 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Save A Lot
Save A Lot accelerates store remodel efforts
The discount operator plans to update more than a third of its stores this year and all 1,000 stores by 2024.
By Jeff Wells • July 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart taps high-ranking Facebook exec as new CEO
As of Aug. 2, Fidji Simo will assume the top role at the e-commerce provider while current CEO and founder Apoorva Mehta will serve as executive board chairman.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 9, 2021 -
Retrieved from Google Maps on July 07, 2021
Bashas' to open ninth store serving Navajo Nation
The grocery chain plans to replace a City Market location in Shiprock, New Mexico, with its Diné Market concept.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 8, 2021
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