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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. 

Retailers

Lucky's Files Chapter 11, Seeks to Sell All Stores

The natural foods chain, which struggled amid competition and need for additional investment, said it would look to sell all of its stores under court auctions. Aldi has been identified as a buyer for six units and Publix is seeking to buy five.

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Amazon Go, Going, Gone?

Shoppers face walls of out-of-stock items at Amazon Go in San Francisco and in D.C.-area Whole Foods Markets.

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IGA Names Its 2020 Hometown Proud Finalists

By WGB Staff on Jan. 24, 2020

One of the five retailers selected will be named USA International Retailer of the Year in March.

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New Wegmans App ‘Missed the Mark,’ Shoppers Say

By Jennifer Strailey on Jan. 24, 2020

The retailer's recently relaunched mobile application sparks a social media outcry.

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Hy-Vee’s Jay Marshall Named Vice Chairman

By WGB Staff on Jan. 23, 2020

The retailer said the 38-year company veteran will assist CEO Randy Edeker in negotiating industry challenges. Darren Baty will succeed Brett Bremser as chief merchant.

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New Kroger Ocado Facility Takes Aim at Mid-Atlantic Rivals

By Jon Springer on Jan. 23, 2020

The retailer reveals Frederick, Md., as the site of a forthcoming robotic pick center, potentially ratcheting competition with conventional rivals such as Albertsons and Ahold Delhaize.

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Albertsons Appoints Pepsi Veteran to Own Brands Post

By Jon Springer on Jan. 22, 2020

As the retailer continues to remake its leadership team, Alice Chan is named VP of sales and marketing for its growing private brand portfolio.

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Meijer Takes Lead on Food Waste Strategy

By Kat Martin on Jan. 22, 2020

The successful pilot with Flashfood, an app that allows customers to buy food nearing its sell-by date at a discount, will expand to all of the retailer's locations.

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Fairway Denies Chapter 7 Report, Says Deal Is Coming

By Jon Springer on Jan. 22, 2020

The iconic New York retailer says it is at work on a "value-maximizing transaction" that will save stores amid speculation that ShopRite could be a buyer.

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Lucky's Market Closing Dozens of Stores: Report

By Jon Springer on Jan. 21, 2020

Weeks after Kroger pulled its financial support, reports indicate nearly all of the Lucky's stores built under its watch will get the ax.

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