Corporate Operations: Page 36

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    State officials urge FTC to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

    In a Wednesday letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, seven secretaries of state said the proposed deal would hurt shoppers, suppliers and workers.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Target’s Q2 profits beat expectations despite soft sales

    The retailer also acknowledged that controversy over its Pride month assortment affected performance.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Grocery loyalty

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

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Aldi to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket

    The deal, which includes approximately 400 grocery stores across five Southeastern states, continues the discount grocer’s aggressive growth trajectory.

    By , • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Good Food Holdings has a vision for the next generation of high-end grocery stores

    The parent company of Bristol Farms and four other West Coast banners wants its stores to be connected, curated destinations. But it acknowledges that getting to that point won’t be easy.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Erewhon Market rolls out new app that improves prepared food ordering experience

    The Los Angeles-area specialty grocer, which does about half its business in prepared foods and beverages, also now ships perishable items to shoppers outside its service area.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Costco leads superstores in foot traffic growth, report finds

    Foot traffic at Costco Wholesale locations rose nearly 5% in July compared with the same period a year ago as rival club retailers saw monthly visits decline, Placer.ai reported.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Has the pandemic party ended for traditional grocers?

    Ahold Delhaize, Kroger and Albertsons have all seen same-store sales growth rapidly tail off, underscoring the challenges the companies face as high inflation and the pandemic are becoming memories.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 11, 2023
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    How grocers have gotten creative with their sustainability efforts so far in 2023

    Food retailers have deployed a variety of tactics this year, from rolling out upcycled private label products to introducing new recycling initiatives, as they look to become more eco-friendly.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Kroger pledges expanded employee resources if Albertsons merger gets approved

    The grocer said it would extend its continuing education reimbursement and financial coaching programs to the combined companies’ more than 700,000 workers.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Grocery Outlet’s net sales eclipse $1B for the first time

    The discount grocer’s comp sales grew 9.2% as new shoppers drove a nearly double-digit increase in transactions.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Gopuff looks to boost membership program amid struggles

    The quick delivery company is offering 30% off more than 100 everyday essentials like milk and eggs for Fam members.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Save A Lot unloads last corporate-operated stores

    The discount grocer is selling 18 St. Louis-area locations to Leevers Supermarkets as it finishes transferring ownership of all of its stores to independent licensees.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam named to Mission Produce’s board

    Sarsam is joining the avocado producer and distributor as a director as it looks to end a string of losses.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    C&S Wholesale Grocers announces CEO transition

    Chief Operating Officer Eric Winn will take over the top role when Bob Palmer retires on Oct. 2.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Judge dismisses consumer lawsuit challenging Kroger-Albertsons merger

    “[The plaintiffs] have made no effort to explain how the merger would affect any one of them personally, in the area where they live and shop for groceries,” the judge wrote in a ruling earlier this week.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Publix closes its in-store Aprons Cooking School

    The Florida-based grocer also will end its full-service catering, which includes delivery and set-up.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
  • The outside of an Ahold Delhaize USA distribution center in Chester, New York.
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    Ahold Delhaize continues to build out its self-distribution network

    A 600,000-square-foot facility in Chester, New York, will deliver products to Hannaford and Stop & Shop stores.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Amazon’s grocery revamp has begun

    Refreshing the Amazon Fresh store format and expanding online access underscore the company’s commitment to succeeding in the industry, despite its recent stumbles.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Sprouts CFO to retire

    Chip Molloy, who took over the top finance role in 2021 and helped steer the company through the pandemic and record-high inflation, will step down at the end of this year.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Why Save Mart believes the future is built on data

    The California-based regional supermarket chain has stepped up its processing capabilities as consumer data increasingly fuels core merchandising along with new opportunities like retail media.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Do Amazon Fresh job cuts spell trouble for the chain?

    The grocer has reportedly laid off “hundreds” of its store workers as part of what the company described as a cost-reduction plan.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 28, 2023
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    Pardon the Disruption: Lidl rethinks its US strategy

    The discounter has struggled to connect with consumers stateside. Could an expert in U.S. retailing help the German company finally succeed?

    By • July 27, 2023
  • Pepsi and Walmart are collaborating on a $120M investment in regenerative agriculture.
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    PepsiCo, Walmart team on $120M investment in regenerative agriculture

    Their plan is expected to deliver 4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030.

    By Nathan Owens • July 27, 2023
  • A Dollar General sign and brick storefront on a cloudy day with the company's signature black on yellow logo
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    Dollar General’s chief strategy officer exits

    Donny Lau’s exit to become CFO of Zaxby’s follows numerous leadership changes and shuffling over the past year at the dollar retailer. 

    By Kaarin Moore • July 27, 2023
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    Walmart vs. Amazon: The half-price membership battle for SNAP shoppers

    The newly discounted Walmart+ option is now vying against Prime to attract people receiving government assistance.

    By • July 27, 2023