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Rapidly growing Aldi aims to strengthen supplier ties
During its inaugural supplier event, the discounter said it’s open to new ways of collaborating as it looks to boost its store count by 30% in the next five years.
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Walmart confirms hundreds of coporate layoffs
The retailer also said the majority of remote workers and those at offices in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto, must relocate — mostly to its Arkansas headquarters.
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Online grocery sales rise broadly in April
The pickup, delivery and ship-to-home channels all posted increases last month and mass retailers expanded their share of the digital grocery sector, Brick Meets Click and Mercatus reported.
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What we know so far about Grocery Outlet’s new private label
The line represents a departure from the discounter’s long-standing focus on offering deep discounts on well-known brands.
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Foxtrot’s assets auctioned for $2.2M in what one attendee called a ‘completely ramrodded’ process
The virtual sale on Friday seemed to leave people with more questions than answers after organizer JPMorgan Chase didn’t describe the lot for sale and only entertained one bid.
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E-grocer Thrive Market records revenue boost with EBT acceptance
Since launching the payment capability in late February, the natural foods retailer has brought in more than $1 million in EBT revenue.
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Instacart sees smart carts as key growth driver
The company expects to deploy thousands of its screen-equipped carts in grocery stores by the end of 2024, CEO Fidji Simo said.
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Schnucks shuttering Eatwell Market format
The chain said it is discontinuing the natural and organic banner, which debuted in 2020, after “significant analysis and evaluation.”
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Harris Teeter takes on fast food chains
The grocer is offering a rotating selection of prepared foods for $5 at a dozen stores in the Washington, D.C., area.
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HelloFresh to close Georgia distribution center, cut more than 700 jobs
The meal kit company will shutter its facility near Atlanta in July as it deals with reduced customer demand for its products.
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Sprouts adds more in-store coffee cafes
The first Klatch Coffee cafe is scheduled to open over Memorial Day weekend, and the grocer plans to bring the concept to four more Southern California locations later in 2024.
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Instacart posts strong Q1 results, names new CFO
The grocery e-commerce company’s revenue, order volume and profitability all exceeded its projections during the period.
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The Friday Checkout: Are Grocery Outlet’s tech woes a cautionary tale?
The discount grocer is still taking financial hits from system changes made eight months ago — a reminder that digital changes don’t always help retailers’ bottom lines.
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Weis Markets reignites store growth
The regional chain plans to begin construction on six new locations this year as it works through supply chain disruptions that have slowed down progress.
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Foxtrot’s assets to be sold this week
Friday’s foreclosure sale will include “substantially all of the assets” of the c-store retailer, including inventory, intellectual property, documents and more.
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Ahold Delhaize reports muted Q1 results as FreshDirect remains a drag
The grocer’s same-store sales moved up about 1% in the U.S. during the period, but net sales were off by a similar percentage and digital sales dropped more than 10%.
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Thrive Market to pay more than $1.5M to settle civil lawsuit
The suit alleges the membership-based e-grocer violated a California state law prohibiting companies from automatically renewing subscriptions without affirmative consent.
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Grocery Outlet faces headwinds from tech transitions
The discount grocer has been frustrated by issues stemming from its recently upgraded product inventory and financial reporting platforms, President and CEO RJ Sheedy said.
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Behind the scenes of Sprouts’ private label growth
The grocer is in the final stages of rebranding its store brands, a segment that has nearly doubled its sales share since 2017.
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Walmart taps Swisslog to automate 3 milk facilities
The technology platform consists of cranes, palletizing and de-palletizing robots, a pallet conveyor system, a small-load conveyor system and software to operate it all.
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Instacart adds restaurant delivery with Uber Eats
The new service builds on various other business streams and add-ons Instacart has rolled out as it moves beyond its core grocery delivery offering.
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Dom’s Kitchen co-founder joins The Partnering Group
Don Fitzgerald, the veteran industry executive who formerly led the now-defunct Chicago grocery startup, is now a partner in the consulting firm’s retail practice.
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Kroger spending $45M on store upgrades in Ohio and Indiana
The retailer, which is also spending $39 million on a previously announced new location in Warren County, Ohio, is drawing attention to store investments as it seeks approval to merge with Albertsons.
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How Southeastern Grocers tapped tech to reduce food waste
The grocery operator’s use of a date expiration management system is helping with its sustainability measures.
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Consumers seeking better-for-you options to drive the food ingredients market: report
More food companies are investing in developing innovative solutions through technology to manufacture “next-generation alternative proteins” and other ingredients.