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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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TrendlineGrocery loyalty
Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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