Corporate Operations: Page 41

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    Are health and wellness subscriptions the next frontier for grocers?

    Hy-Vee and Amazon have recently ventured into memberships that bundle wellness services, and sources say other grocers will likely follow suit.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Walmart taps company veteran as chief merchant

    Latriece Watkins, who began at the retail giant as an intern two decades ago, replaces Charles Redfield, who left last month.

    By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2023
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    Trendline

    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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    Food Lion remodels 29 North Carolina stores

    The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocery chain said it will hold ribbon-cuttings at 24 of the stores on Wednesday morning and plans to open five additional refreshed locations to the public “soon.”

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Natural Grocers closing locations to drive ‘higher store productivity’

    The specialty grocer said it is closing two locations in June due to underperformance.

    By • Updated May 8, 2023
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    The Fresh Market taps generative AI to boost video commerce

    The grocer is working with Firework on a system that can automatically answer questions from viewers about shoppable videos and will begin testing the tech with customers early next month.

    By • May 8, 2023
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    How grocery-owned c-stores are approaching loyalty

    Companies like Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle and Kroger have enhanced their loyalty programs in recent years to drive traffic across their food and fuel offerings.

    By Christine Blank • May 8, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Print ads pose circular logic for grocers

    Research has documented a shift by consumers away from print ads in favor of online ones. But is print really dead?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • May 5, 2023
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    Kroger underscores commitment to workers, stores as it presses ahead with merger plan

    The grocer will not close locations or lay off frontline workers in connection with its plan to acquire Albertsons, a spokesperson said, while the UFCW reportedly has decided to oppose the deal.

    By • May 5, 2023
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    BJ’s names Bob Eddy as chairman

    Eddy, who currently serves as president and CEO, will assume leadership of the membership retailer’s board in June.

    By • May 5, 2023
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    Sprouts launches retail media platform

    The specialty grocery chain is using the Instacart Ads platform as the foundation for the new service, which will allow CPGs to directly reach the retailer’s health-focused shoppers.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    Giant Eagle slashes prices as it looks to win back shoppers

    The Pittsburgh-based supermarket chain plans to maintain the price cuts, which average about 20% and cover 800 items, until Aug. 9.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    Foxtrot’s new CEO talks expansion and innovation

    Restaurant industry veteran Liz Williams discusses what the urban chain is planning — from new pizza options to suburban stores — as she tackles her new role.

    By Brett Dworski • May 4, 2023
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    Hy-Vee unveils $99-per-month health and wellness subscription

    The monthly cost is steep but reasonable given the mix of virtual and in-person resources, one expert said, and helps the grocer move deeper into personalized health coaching.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    How PCC’s CEO is steadying the company and looking to grow

    Despite his background in tech, Amazon veteran Krishnan Srinivasan believes a deeper focus on health, community and the environment is key to growth, particularly among Gen Z shoppers.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    Dollar Tree hires Safeway, Dollar General vet as chief supply chain officer

    Mike Kindy has more than a decade of experience at the discount chain’s rival.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 2, 2023
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    Sprouts powers ahead in Q1 as comps hit best pace since 2020

    Company executives attributed the retailer’s strong showing in part to higher-than-expected foot traffic, supply chain improvements and deeper engagement via advertising.

    By • May 2, 2023
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    Aldi plans to open 120 stores in 2023

    The discount retailer said it added 35 stores in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2023 and expects to have more than 2,400 locations across the country by the end of the year.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    Save A Lot rolls out new savings program

    With “Shop the Dot,” the discounter is further amplifying its low-price positioning through in-store, print and digital marketing.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    What does ‘local’ mean to shoppers?

    The fact that a business is within close range of where they live doesn't necessarily mean consumers will consider it to be a true part of their community, according to research conducted by PDG Insights.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    Ahold Delhaize names new CFO

    The Dutch supermarket operator has nominated Jolanda Poots-Bijl to fill the role currently held by Natalie Knight, who is leaving to join automaker Stellantis.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    Weis Markets announces $160M capex budget for 2023

    The East Coast grocery chain plans to remodel 20 supermarkets, open a new location next year and carry out “thousands” of improvement projects, its chief executive said Thursday.

    By • April 28, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Could Amazon pick up divested stores as part of Kroger-Albertsons deal?

    With the two grocers potentially selling hundreds of stores for their proposed merger, the online retail giant may use locations they unload to expand its physical grocery store footprint.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • April 28, 2023
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    SpartanNash promotes private label with new scholarship

    Named for its flagship store brand, the company’s newly launched Our Family 2023 Scholarship Program will award 25 student recipients with $2,000 each. 

    By • April 28, 2023
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    Stew Leonard’s founder dies at 93

    Stew Leonard Sr. founded the seven-store East Coast grocery chain in 1969 and handed off leadership of the company to his son in 1987.

    By • April 27, 2023
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    Will frictionless checkout ever take off in retail?

    Standard AI CEO Jordan Fisher acknowledged that the technology has “been a really hard market to start growing,” but believes it will expand alongside other AI-driven innovations.

    By • April 27, 2023