Corporate Operations: Page 12

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    Flexing for the planet: How Walmart crushed its supplier emissions target

    The retail giant leaned on education, financing and recognition to get its supply chain on board with Project Gigaton, a sustainability executive with the company told Supply Chain Dive.

    By Ben Unglesbee • April 1, 2024
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    Albertsons streamlines loyalty program

    The grocer is simplifying the way shoppers can accumulate points and offering new ways for them to redeem.

    By • April 1, 2024
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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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    Lidl US cuts corporate jobs across 3 business units

    The layoffs come a little over a year after the discounter let go of roughly 200 workers stateside.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    Pardon the Disruption: Can discount retailers be stopped?

    Walmart, Aldi and dollar stores are pushing full-service grocers to update the way they sell goods. Here are a few fresh ideas to stay ahead.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    Trader Joe’s new grab-and-go store draws rebuke from national union

    The company's Pronto shop in New York City replaces its former wine shop that closed down nearly two years ago.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    Kroger to close 3 e-commerce facilities

    The grocer said it will shutter one spoke warehouse in South Florida and two others in Texas in late May.

    By , • Updated March 29, 2024
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    Hy-Vee names new chief marketing officer

    Former head of Saatchi & Saatchi X Jessica Hendrix will oversee the regional grocer’s marketing and retail media network.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    NGA urges Congress to scrutinize grocery supply chain disruptions

    A new FTC report claiming large grocers used their size to consolidate market power prompted the trade group to call for hearings on Capitol Hill.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    H-E-B pharmacies to launch new blood testing technology

    In partnership with Babson Diagnostics, the service aims to make it easier for people to do routine blood testing.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Do Kroger and Albertsons need to revise their divestiture deal with C&S?

    The grocery giants may need to rethink their plan to offload assets as they look to appease regulators with their proposed mega-merger, analysts say.

    By • March 25, 2024
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    Target doubles bonuses for salaried employees

    The move comes as competitors, namely Walmart, sweeten their benefits. 

    By Nate Delesline III • March 22, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Grocers have leveraged inflation to drive profits, FTC says

    Large food retailers have taken advantage of their size to consolidate their market power, the agency said in a report issued Thursday.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • March 22, 2024
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    FMI appoints four new leaders

    The trade association’s latest promotions include a new vice president of health and well-being and vice president of financial operations. 

    By • March 22, 2024
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    Price Chopper/Market 32 looks to boost custom offers with expanded partnership

    The supermarket operator is working with rewards technology provider Upside to build loyalty and boost sales.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Sprouts loyalty program looks to significantly boost first-party data collection

    Set to pilot this summer, the specialty grocer’s loyalty program will operate on a points-based system and offer better insights into shopper behavior.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Walmart expands supply chain transparency with 3rd milk-processing facility

    The new owned-and-operated location will give the retailer control over its bottling and packaging process.

    By S.L. Fuller • March 21, 2024
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    Walmart names new Neighborhood Market division head

    Kyle Kinnard is changing roles within the retailer to replace Kelvin Buncum, who is retiring.

    By • Updated March 20, 2024
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    Delivery provider Point Pickup ceases operations as it seeks a sale

    The company is looking to find a buyer quickly, as its "assets are basically melting ice cubes — they are losing money," a lawyer said.

    By Max Garland • March 19, 2024
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    Kroger to sell specialty pharmacy division

    The grocer is parting ways with the healthcare unit as it focuses its attention on overcoming regulatory opposition to its planned merger with Albertsons.

    By • March 19, 2024
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    Grabango looks to grocery industry to power its growth as it eyes an IPO

    The checkout technology pioneer expects food retailers to eventually account for at least half of its business, CEO Will Glaser said in an interview.

    By • March 18, 2024
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    Research shows storytelling crucial to brand performance

    If your store is not providing a platform for brands to share their stories, you’re missing out.

    March 18, 2024
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    Target rolls out express self-checkout lanes to speed up service

    The retailer will introduce a 10-item limit and give managers more leeway to open and shut self-service lanes throughout the day.

    By Bryan Wassel • March 15, 2024
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    Kroger and Albertsons hit back at the FTC

    The regulatory agency has mischaracterized competition and labor dynamics in the grocery industry in seeking to block their merger, the grocers said in filings this week.

    By • March 15, 2024
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    Dollar General plans 800 stores this year as rival Dollar Tree pulls back

    Under CEO Todd Vasos, who returned to the top post in October, the discount retailer is executing a turnaround strategy and expanding its fresh and grocery offerings.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 14, 2024
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    Coborn’s to add tech-enhanced salad bars

    The Midwestern supermarket chain plans to bring the Picadeli bars to 15 stores, with the first two set to debut Wednesday.

    By • Updated March 14, 2024