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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.
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Tops buys 5 stores
The purchase includes four full-service stores and a Tops Xpress in the greater Buffalo, New York, area previously run by a longtime franchise partner.
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The Save Mart Companies to roll out in-store retail media network
The chain will deploy tech including kiosks and digital screens from Quad/Graphics in 16 stores and plans eventually to introduce the gear chainwide.
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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.
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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.
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Grocery e-commerce sales predicted to grow 3 times faster than in-store sales, report finds
Brick Meets Click’s latest five-year forecast notes that pickup will continue to dominate over delivery and ship-to-home.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Walmart removes self-checkout from select stores
The retailer joins other Target, Dollar General and other chains in recalibrating its reliance on self-service and rethinking the checkout experience.
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Albertsons accepting supplemental health benefits with new partnership
NationsBenefits members can now buy approved healthy groceries at the supermarket operator’s banners.
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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.
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Dom’s, Foxtrot cease operations
The companies “found no viable option despite good faith and exhaustive efforts,” Dom’s posted on its website.
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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.
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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.
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Amazon rolls out grocery subscription for Prime members, EBT customers
The new service offers free delivery on orders over $35 from Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh and grocers partnered with the e-tailer.
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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.
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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.
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Ahold Delhaize USA names new chief legal officer
The grocery company has tapped Kim Lyda, who previously worked in its Retail Business Services unit, for the position.
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Gelson’s replaces president and CEO
The Southern California chain said Albertsons veteran Ryan Adams has assumed both positions.
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Sprouts sees growth spurt in store visits, report finds
The specialty grocer saw exponential growth in year-over-year store visits and has been outpacing the industry average since mid-2023, according to Placer.ai data.
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Uber Eats links up with Forage for SNAP
Starting later this year, the payment option will become available to all eligible grocery partners on the delivery provider’s platform.
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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.