Corporate Operations: Page 16
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Brayden Heath
Sponsored by KeHEResearch 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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Sam Silverstein • Updated March 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Save A Lot
Save A Lot names new chief development officer
The discount grocer tapped Bill Mayo, a former Wakefern Food Corp. executive, for the role.
By Peyton Bigora • March 14, 2024 -
Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
Grocery e-commerce sales plummet in February
Shoppers spent 10% less on digital grocery orders last month than they did during that period last year, with delivery gaining market share and pickup sales declining.
By Sam Silverstein • March 14, 2024 -
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Mapping Publix’s growth throughout the Southeast
The Florida-based company opened 45 stores in 2023 as it looks to strengthen its position against rapidly evolving competition.
By Peyton Bigora • March 13, 2024 -
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar to close 1,000 stores
The company said continued inflation is pressuring Family Dollar's core customer base.
By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 2024 -
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PCC taps Whole Foods veteran for executive role
David Spear will serve as the Seattle co-op’s vice president of merchandising, promotions and sourcing.
By Peyton Bigora • March 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger
A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction.
By Sam Silverstein • March 12, 2024 -
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Hy-Vee grows its retail media network’s leadership team
Digital marketing veterans Kathryn Mazza and Britt Polihronis will help oversee the Midwestern regional grocer’s retail media platform, which launched last September.
By Peyton Bigora • March 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Wynshop
Wynshop acquires grocery personalization specialist Halla
The e-commerce technology company opted to buy its longtime partner in an effort to better predict shopping behavior, Wynshop CEO Neil Moses said.
By Sam Silverstein • March 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger reports improved profit line as it girds for battle with FTC
The grocer is determined to overcome the government’s effort to stop its merger with Albertsons but sees room to grow even if it can't consummate the deal, its CEO said.
By Sam Silverstein • March 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Aldi
ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Aldi steps on the accelerator
The discount chain is expanding and evolving at a rapid pace — a scary prospect for traditional grocers.
By Grocery Dive Staff • March 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lidl
Lidl US names new chief commercial officer
The German grocery chain has also brought on its first chief customer officer stateside as well as vice presidents to oversee fresh operations and marketing.
By Sam Silverstein • March 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of Costco
Q&ACostco CFO ‘voice’ looks back on 40 years, $1.50 hot dogs and leadership
Richard Galanti thought he might spend four years at what was then a retail startup. He ended up staying about four decades.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of Aldi
Aldi to add 800 stores by end of 2028
The discount grocer’s ambitious nationwide growth plan incorporates a combination of new builds and conversions of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores.
By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • March 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of United Natural Foods, Inc.
UNFI’s sales growth turns negative in Q2
The grocery company saw a quarterly year-over-year decline in net sales for the first time in more than two years.
By Sam Silverstein • March 7, 2024 -
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Biden admin looks to lower food prices by tackling concentration in the meat industry
The USDA finalized new standards under the Packers and Stockyards Act to crack down on deceptive contracts and retaliatory practices against livestock producers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of UNFI
UNFI names new president and CFO
The wholesaler and retailer said Giorgio “Matteo” Tarditi is assuming both positions as it parts ways with current finance chief John Howard.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Target
Target to launch paid membership program to rival Amazon Prime, Walmart+
Target Circle 360 will cost $99 a year and comes as the retailer plans 300 new stores in the coming decade.
By Nate Delesline III • March 5, 2024 -
Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
Walmart, Target highlight value as Easter approaches
The mass merchants both announced Monday that they are offering promotions including a complete holiday meal for under $10 per person.
By Sam Silverstein • March 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Clif Bar
Food execs signal a strong appetite for M&A in 2024
As Mondelēz, General Mills and other CPG firms scour the market for deals, high asking prices could remain a sticking point preventing some purchases from taking place.
By Christopher Doering • March 5, 2024 -
Permission granted by Publix
Publix increases capital budget to $2.5B for 2024
The projected spending is a quarter more than what the Florida-based grocer spent last year to open and remodel stores, along with other projects.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2024
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