Corporate Operations: Page 21
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Walmart to close health centers due to ‘lack of profitability’
The retailer also plans to end telehealth services, citing operational costs and reimbursement complexities that made its healthcare business unsustainable.
By Nate Delesline III • April 30, 2024 -
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Pardon the Disruption: What the sudden loss of Foxtrot and Dom’s means for retail
Their demise underscores just how difficult it is to bring new, innovative ideas to life in the shadow of large-scale competitors and the grinding need for efficiency.
By Jeff Wells • April 30, 2024 -
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Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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Getir pulls out of the US but says FreshDirect will keep operating
The quick-delivery company said it is redirecting its capital to its home market of Turkey, where it generates more than 90% of its revenue and sees the most potential for growth.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated April 29, 2024 -
Rob Walton ends long-standing tenure on Walmart board
The eldest son of founder Sam Walton has been with the company since 1969 — and even longer if you count his job at his father’s original five-and-dime.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2024 -
Will Kroger and Albertsons’ revised divestiture plan satisfy the FTC?
The grocers’ new deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers indicates they have heard the agency’s concerns — but whether it will be enough to get their proposed merger through remains unclear, analysts said.
By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2024 -
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The Friday Checkout: Grocers turn to loyalty programs to battle the likes of Aldi, Walmart
Promoting value and rewarding loyal customers are critical as supermarkets go head-to-head with discounters.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 26, 2024 -
Ahold Delhaize allocates proceeds of its green bond to sustainability efforts
The Dutch grocer allotted the largest portion of the earnings toward green buildings and energy efficiencies.
By Peyton Bigora • April 26, 2024 -
H-E-B to build Texas distribution campus
The grocer has closed on a land deal and plans to have several facilities support its supply chain operations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 26, 2024 -
Foxtrot, Dom’s sued amid mass layoff
A class action complaint claims the companies violated the WARN Act by failing to give its employees at least 60 days notice of the shutdown.
By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2024 -
How Giant Food revamped its loyalty program
Private label is playing a starring role as the East Coast grocer looks to boost engagement with shoppers and demonstrate a commitment to value.
By Sam Silverstein • April 24, 2024 -
Sprouts will pay $265K to settle federal discrimination charge
A federal investigation determined the specialty grocer subjected employees in the Los Angeles area to sexual harassment and retaliation.
By Peyton Bigora • April 24, 2024 -
Albertsons sees more turmoil ahead as it closes the books on a tough year
The grocer posted anemic same-store sales growth during its latest quarter, with lower inflation and a growing reliance on pharmacy posing key challenges.
By Sam Silverstein • April 23, 2024 -
The Department of Labor will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
By Ryan Golden • April 23, 2024 -
Dom’s, Foxtrot cease operations
The companies “found no viable option despite good faith and exhaustive efforts,” Dom’s posted on its website.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Brett Dworski • April 23, 2024 -
Taking a closer look at Kroger and Albertsons’ revised divestiture deal with C&S
A series of charts and maps shows how the retailers’ revised deal differs from the original, and how it would impact markets across the country.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 23, 2024 -
Kroger and Albertsons update divestiture plan with C&S
The grocery chains have increased the number of stores they plan to divest and added other assets to the deal as they press ahead with their embattled merger plan.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • April 22, 2024 -
Gelson’s replaces president and CEO
The Southern California chain said Albertsons veteran Ryan Adams has assumed both positions.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 19, 2024 -
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The Friday Checkout: Amazon takes back the mic on Just Walk Out
The company is working overtime to shift perception of frictionless tech back to its favor.
By Grocery Dive Staff • April 19, 2024 -
Grubhub steps up its grocery game
The restaurant delivery company is offering products from hundreds of independent food retailers through a new tie-up with e-commerce platform provider Mercato.
By Sam Silverstein • April 19, 2024 -
Instacart taps CPG veteran for board
Victoria Dolan, former CFO of Revlon, is joining the technology company and two board members will retire when their terms expire next month.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 18, 2024 -
Hy-Vee enters Indiana with acquisition of Strack & Van Til
The Midwestern grocery chain is picking up 22 stores in the northwestern portion of the state.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 17, 2024 -
Grocers need ‘the courage to fail’ as technology roars ahead
Indecisiveness is a top risk factor for retailers as they test new processes and systems, experts said.
By Sam Silverstein • April 17, 2024 -
Publix CEO joins company’s board of directors
Two long-time board members also announced their retirement at the grocer’s annual stockholders meeting.
By Peyton Bigora • April 17, 2024 -
Walmart brings autonomous forklifts to 4 distribution centers
The Fox Robotics technology is being deployed in Florida, Texas, New York and Alabama after a 16-month pilot.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 16, 2024 -
Shoppers cut grocers a break when assigning blame for inflation, survey finds
Consumers feel government policies and actions are most responsible for rising grocery prices but think retailers are not doing a good job explaining cost increases, according to The Feedback Group.
By Sam Silverstein • April 16, 2024