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Heather Lalley

Editor in chief, Winsight Grocery Business

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Heather Lalley

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Technology

Instacart gobbles up indie-focused e-commerce firm in latest acquisition

The same-day grocery delivery platform, which reportedly plans to go public this year, is buying Rosie, a company that offers tech-solutions for local and independent grocers.

Retailers

Target CEO Brian Cornell to stay with the retailer for 3 more years

The Minneapolis-based company scrapped its mandatory retirement age for its CEO in extending the contract of Cornell, 63, who has been with Target since 2014.

Stores

H-E-B to open new Frisco, Texas, store later this month

The 111,000-square-foot supermarket, scheduled to open Sept. 21, continues the retailer’s planned growth in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Technology

Instacart buys AI-powered pricing platform Eversight

The same-day delivery company, which is reportedly planning to go public by the end of the year, said acquiring the tech firm will enable retailers to test real-time pricing and promotions.

Walmart

Sam’s Club plans to raise its membership fees

It’s the first time the Walmart-owned retailer has increased the price of admission in nearly a decade, a move that comes as record inflation is prompting record membership growth.

Walmart

Walmart takes an equity stake in a premium beef producer

The retail giant’s deal with Nebraska-based Sustainable Beef LLC will help the rancher-owned company build a massive processing facility, slated to open by late 2024.

Inflation

Why grocers (still) need to be paying attention to dollar stores

The discounters are beefing up their merchandising of fresh and frozen foods, and lowering prices even further, to attract cash-strapped shoppers.

Technology

Instacart wants everybody to shop like Lizzo

The same-day grocery delivery company, which reportedly plans to go public by the end of the year, has enlisted the Grammy winner to be the pitch woman for its major national ad campaign highlighting a new in-app discovery feature.

Technology

FreshDirect Eliminates Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Service

The e-commerce grocery delivery pioneer, which is owned by Ahold Delhaize, said the move is intended to strengthen its presence in the New York metro area.

Retailers

Dollar Tree and Dollar General, Two Discounters with Very Different Q2s

Both retailers reported strong grocery sales Thursday, but Dollar Tree lowered its earnings forecast while Dollar General raised its full-year outlook.

Retail Foodservice

Schnucks Opens its 1st Express Location

The small-footprint grocery store is connected to the retailer’s EatWell natural foods market in Columbia, Missouri.

Walmart

Walmart Sweetens its Rewards Program

The retailer on Wednesday debuted Walmart Rewards, which offers cash back on select items for Walmart+ members. The savings can be banked in a digital wallet to save on future purchases.

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