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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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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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ColumnThe 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.
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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.
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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.
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Amazon begins offering Dash Carts to other grocers
The news comes just a few weeks after the company announced it was pulling Just Walk Out technology from Amazon Fresh stores.
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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.
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Farm bill proposal won’t cut SNAP benefits: House ag chair
Republicans are pushing to return to a cost-neutral process when determining funds for food assistance.
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Gopuff expands fresh grocery delivery with Misfits Market partnership
The tie-up offers shoppers more than 300 items, including fresh produce, dairy, meats and bread.
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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.
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How grocers have leaned into loyalty
Loyalty programs have grown in importance as grocers work to convey to customers that they are on their side — not inflation’s. Here are the most notable updates so far this year.
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Publix CEO joins company’s board of directors
Two long-time board members also announced their retirement at the grocer’s annual stockholders meeting.
