Kroger testing new strategies at Fred Meyer
Kroger Co. is testing a new go-to-market strategy at select Fred Meyer stores in Spokane, Wash., and Coure d'Alene, Idaho, including a greater emphasis on food, and the introduction of a new rewards loyalty program called "My Freddy's."
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How Kroger and the Cubs won it all
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SN's Jon Springer in his new "10 Items or Less" blog explores how data-driven decisions drove the Chicago Cubs and supermarket power Kroger to the top.
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Mrs. Green’s supply woes continue
The bare shelves plaguing Mrs. Green's Natural Market stores — an issue company officials had hoped to have solved already — have since worsened, leading some industry observers to conclude vendors were fearful of the company filing for bankruptcy.
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Is Whole Foods’ Robb planning a new project?
Whole Foods Market’s SEC filing announcing the end of Walter Robb’s term as co-CEO included an unusual change to the executive’s non-compete arrangement agreement.
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Supervalu gains wholesale business of America’s Food Basket
Supervalu announced it has entered a long-term agreement to supply America’s Food Basket, a Lake Success, N.Y.-based regional cooperative with 47 stores.
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Kroger playing 'catch-up' on logistics
Kroger’s sustained same-store sales growth and market share increases in some markets are putting a strain on the company’s ability to serve those markets efficiently.
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Industry stakeholders pledge to get to work post-election
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Food industry associations and retailers voiced nonpartisan reactions to President-elect Donald Trump's stunning defeat of Hillary Clinton and to Republicans maintaining control of both houses of Congress.
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GMA to fight largest campaign finance penalty in U.S. history
The Grocery Manufacturers Association has vowed to correct the “injustice” of being ordered to pay $18 million — the largest campaign finance penalty in U.S. history — for violating Washington state’s campaign finance laws during its opposition of a ballot initiative related to GMO disclosure.
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Dollar General launching urban convenience concept
Dollar General has announced plans to introduce a new small-format store, tentatively branded DGX, which the company described as a kind of convenience store for urban shoppers seeking foods for immediate consumption.
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PLMA: Millennial eating habits drive opportunity
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The changing eating habits of Millennials, packaging innovations, and the growth of premium pet foods and accessories are among the biggest trends impacting private label, Brian Sharoff, president of the Private Label Manufacturers Association, told SN.
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