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Jon Springer

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Jon Springer

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Technology

Instacart Appoints Fidji Simo CEO as Founder Steps Aside

Apoorva Mehta, who founded Instacart a decade ago and guided the company through an online grocery revolution it helped to enable, said he would transition to an executive board role while Fidji Simo, a high-ranking and influential executive at Facebook, prepares to succeed him as CEO.

Retailers

Dollar General Moves to Address Assortment, Partnerships in Healthcare

The discounter, whose growth has at times accompanied scrutiny over its effects on community health, has hired a chief medical officer and will expand healthcare assortments in what it calls a "major first step" in healthcare.

Retailers

Local Owner Takes Over 10 Save A Lot Stores in New Orleans

Brandon Troislair, a second-generation family-run independent grocery retailer, pledges remodels and will leverage local sourcing relationships as new licensee.

Retailers

Klaus Gehrig, Top Executive of Lidl Parent, Abruptly Departs

Klaus Gehrig, the powerful top executive of the Schwarz Group, parent of the Lidl chain, has abruptly resigned, the German retail giant said.

Technology

Zebra Fetches Robotics Firm for $290M

In a deal it says would accelerate its partnering companies’ moves into warehouse and fulfillment automation, tech firm Zebra agrees to buy Fetch Robotics for $290 million.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Ahold Delhaize Adds Robotic Suits to Supply Chain Wardrobe

After a successful trial, ADUSA Supply Chain is scaling up its use of fatigue-reducing wearables for "superhero" warehouse selectors. Capes not included.

Retailers

Off to the Races: BJ's Wholesale Eyes Indiana Debut

As reports confirm the wholesale club is pursuing future expansion in the Hoosier State, the roots of its new building spree were planted five years ago in New Jersey.

Technology

Ocado Settles With Co-Founder Over Trade Secret Theft Claim

Two former high-ranking executives of the U.K. e-grocer settle claims that they misappropriated information to set up a rival company.

Retailers

Trader Joe’s Drops Anchor in Queens

The retailer opens its newest unit in Long Island City, which has seen explosive residential growth—and probably, too few supermarkets.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI Sets Ambitious Strategy: ‘We Want To Be a True Leader’

By selling more to existing customers, and winning new ones on a comprehensive offering, the wholesaler’s "Fuel the Future” strategy aims at lofty 2024 financial targets and a new CEO who may already be on board.

Technology

Fast Delivery, Even Faster Expansion, for U.S. Microgrocers

Russian retailer Smokat and Turkish counterpart Getir are separately eyeing expansion in the U.S. as ghost grocers invade New York.

Retailers

Ahold Delhaize Says Move Self-Managed Supply Chain On Track

Conversions of five more facilities by the end of 2022 will expand self-managed procurement, distribution and transportation to 85% of the company, creating the East Coast's largest grocery network, officials say.

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