Corporate Operations: Page 15
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Aisles Abroad: Battling shrink and theft across the globe
Retailers are trying numerous strategies — from technology to teamwork — to minimize losses.
By Peyton Bigora • April 4, 2024 -
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Kroger’s Home Chef launches food waste program
Through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations at its four facilities, the meal kit company’s new initiative aims to redirect surplus food and reduce food waste.
By Peyton Bigora • April 3, 2024 -
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TrendlineRetail media
Grocers of all sizes are continuing to test the bounds of digital retail media capabilities through the launch of new capabilities and third-party partnerships.
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Lower grocery comps reflect new challenges for an industry in transition
Retailers are facing pressure to maintain sales volumes as the boosts they received from the pandemic and inflation fade, experts say.
By Sam Silverstein • April 2, 2024 -
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Amazon to drop Just Walk Out at some grocery stores
The e-commerce giant said it will replace the grab-and-go tech with its smart carts as it refreshes its Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S.
By James Pothen • April 2, 2024 -
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The Giant Company shifts online fulfillment away from Pennsylvania wareroom
The grocer will use a third-party partner to deliver orders while team members at other stores will fulfill customers’ orders.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated April 2, 2024 -
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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 Jeff Wells • April 1, 2024 -
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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 Catherine Douglas Moran • March 28, 2024 -
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ColumnPardon 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 Jeff Wells • 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 Peyton Bigora • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • 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 Peyton Bigora • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Peyton Bigora • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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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ColumnThe 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 Peyton Bigora • 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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Peyton Bigora • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Sam Silverstein • March 18, 2024
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