Corporate Operations: Page 2


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    The Save Mart Companies exits distribution business, links with C&S

    The regional grocer said it is closing two distribution centers this fall as it looks to “maximize supply chain efficiencies” in a competitive environment.

    By Oct. 9, 2024
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    Lidl to relaunch its brand in the US

    The German discount grocer plans to launch a marketing campaign on Oct. 16 aimed at boosting the chain’s name recognition with shoppers on this side of the Atlantic.

    By Oct. 9, 2024
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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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    Sam’s Club to open location without checkout stations

    Shoppers at the digitally focused store, due to open next week in Grapevine, Texas, will need to use the retailer’s Scan & Go app to make purchases.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
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    Albertsons’ retail media arm adds 3 new executives

    The new hires come as the grocery company continues to forge ahead with its retail media capabilities and reach.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    ‘Healthcare is complicated’: Kroger’s complex journey to link food with health

    The grocery company’s health arm aims to connect people with health, wellness and nutrition solutions while battling legislative and healthcare industry challenges.

    By Oct. 7, 2024
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    C&S chief procurement officer retires

    Michael Papaleo is leaving as the company waits to find out if its plan to buy hundreds of supermarkets from Kroger and Albertsons will proceed.

    By Oct. 7, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: How grocers are lending a hand in the wake of Hurricane Helene

    Kroger, Hy-Vee and Publix are among the companies providing support to impacted communities hit by the deadly storm.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 4, 2024
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    ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

    The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2024
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    Grocers tap into alcohol sales with stand-alone liquor stores

    Stand-alone stores allow retailers to get around state liquor sale restrictions and can provide them with a new opportunity for growth, experts say.

    By Danielle McLean • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Natural Grocers to shutter Denver store over security and theft concerns

    The specialty food retailer said it will close the location on Oct. 31 in response to “operating challenges.”

    By Updated Oct. 3, 2024
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    ILA strike, Hurricane Helene will strain food supply chain, FMI says

    The strike “has the potential to disrupt the long-term stability of markets and commodities,” FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin said.

    By Oct. 2, 2024
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    UNFI posts net sales increase, unveils 3-year financial recovery plan

    The company will focus on “controllable variables” to improve financial results and will cut back on capital investments next year, CEO Sandy Douglas said.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    Costco CFO targets lower prices amid ‘effectively flat’ inflation

    Costco lowered prices on a number of its grocery store brand items as high food prices have become a hot-button issue in the presidential election.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 30, 2024
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    ‘Not a banana’: Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant Eagle talk retail media strategies

    Running an advertising arm is very different from selling groceries, grocery executives said during a virtual event hosted by Grocery Dive and Marketing Dive last week.

    By Sept. 30, 2024
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    SpartanNash dials up its tech talent efforts

    More than 300 of the company’s workers participated this week in its first IT Training Palooza.

    By Sept. 27, 2024
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    Kroger launches ‘mega-sales event’ as Albertsons deal hangs in the balance

    The retailer is running “Customer Appreciation Week” at the same time as a federal judge prepares to rule on regulators’ request to stop its proposed merger with Albertsons.

    By Sept. 26, 2024
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    Amazon Fresh breaks the 50-store mark

    A flurry of new openings from the supermarket chain indicates it believes it’s finally hit on a scalable approach for its grocery stores.

    By Sept. 25, 2024
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    Stop & Shop announces new president

    Roger Wheeler, a top official of Ahold Delhaize USA, will take over leadership of the struggling Northeastern grocery chain Monday.

    By , Updated Sept. 24, 2024
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    Stop & Shop brews a new private label coffee brand

    The Ahold Delhaize-owned chain is introducing the value-priced Taste of Inspirations line as it works to strengthen its image and boost its performance.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Weis Markets buys 2 supermarkets

    The Mid-Atlantic grocer plans to convert the stores it is acquiring from Sunnyway Foods to its own banner.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Aldi plans to reach net-zero emissions targets by 2050

    The grocer’s parent company said it will focus on refining various operations, including product sourcing and refrigeration, to achieve its goal.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
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    Choice Market quietly went bankrupt this summer. Here’s how it’s moving forward.

    The retailer shuttered all of its c-stores in May and plans to focus on its automated Mini Mart locations if its financing gets approved, CEO Mike Fogarty said. 

    By Brett Dworski • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Target names PepsiCo executive Jim Lee CFO

    He replaces Michael Fiddelke, who had served jointly as COO and CFO since February. Fiddelke will stay on as operations chief.

    By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Village Super Market CEO to step down

    Robert Sumas, a longtime veteran of the company, will depart from his leadership role effective Dec. 13 and John J. Sumas will take over.

    By Sept. 20, 2024
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    Why a small cocktails maker is looking to Trader Joe’s for growth

    The retailer decided to bring drinks from Tip Top Proper Cocktails to some stores despite its heavy focus on private labels.

    By Updated Sept. 20, 2024