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The latest news and analysis of U.S. grocery, mass, drug, discount and club retailers, including financial, executive leadership and mergers and acquisitions. 

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Target Talks Holiday Labor Plans

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Sep. 23, 2021

Minneapolis-based Target said it will hire 100,000 seasonal employees this year, down from the 130,000 it added last year, as it looks to offer up to 5 million additional holiday hours to current associates.

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Giant Food Nixes Fee for Midweek Deliveries

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Sep. 23, 2021

The Landover, Md.-based grocer said it believes lower delivery charges and order minimums "will make these convenient services even more accessible to consumers."

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Q&A: Instacart’s Digital Transformation Acceleration With Carolyn Everson

By Jennifer Strailey on Sep. 23, 2021

The online grocery platform's new president sits down with WGB to discuss industry job and revenue growth and getting consumers on the 'digital train.'

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Google, Gopuff Mainstage Events Highlight Groceryshop Conference

By Jon Springer on Sep. 22, 2021

Keynote addresses from Google’s Carrie Tharp and from GoPuff’s Yakir Gola emphasized overarching themes of this year’s Groceryshop conference—the rise of “instant retail” and the race to monetize and respond to that demand.

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Cardenas Markets Promotes Arnold Perez to VP of IT

By Jennifer Strailey on Sep. 22, 2021

As part of an ongoing effort to drive digital transformation, the Hispanic grocery chain has appointed an executive to oversee operations of its technology team.

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Albertsons to Add Short-Form and Livestream Videos with Firework

By WGB Staff on Sep. 22, 2021

Video platform Firework announced a partnership with Albertsons Cos. meant to bolster the grocer's digital shopping experience and help online customers find new products and meal ideas.

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Niemann Foods’ County Market Plays Loyalty Rewards Game

By Jennifer Strailey on Sep. 22, 2021

New campaign is driving in-store traffic, social media engagement, same store sales and shopper personalization efforts.

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Schnucks Expands Local Produce Offerings

By Jennifer Strailey on Sep. 21, 2021

Grocer partners with Foodshed.io to bring more than 50 fresh fruits and vegetables from 15 local farms to Schnucks' 111 stores.

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Walmart Wants to Help Customers Find Products That Are 'Built for Better'

By Christine LaFave Grace on Sep. 21, 2021

Courting "intentional" shoppers, Walmart is introducing a new online shopping hub and new iconography meant to help label-conscious customers easily identify the kinds of products they want.

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Hy-Vee’s Ben Miller Named America’s Best Bagger

By Jon Springer on Sep. 21, 2021

A 20-year-old student and part-time Hy-Vee employee took home a $10,000 grand prize, in a signature event of the NGA Show in Las Vegas.

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