Ralphs Names Doyel VP/Merchandising
Ralphs, a division of Kroger, has promoted Kendra Doyel to vp/merchandising.
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Kroger Elects Vemuri To Board Of Directors
Kroger has elected Ashok Vemuri to the company’s board of directors.
Stop & Shop To Test Grocery Delivery Vehicles
Stop & Shop will launch driverless grocery vehicles in the greater Boston area beginning in spring 2019.
Kroger’s McMullen Takes Stock Of Retail’s Future
Kroger’s chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen provided his outlook on the future of retail at the NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show in New York City during a keynote presentation themed, “Restocking the future: Kroger’s insatiable appetite to play and win the long game.”
Walmart Expands Grocery Delivery Service Network
Walmart has added four delivery companies to its network to help expand the retailer’s online grocery delivery options.
Albertsons Fuels Q3 Sales Growth
Albertsons Companies gained traction in its third quarter, as the supermarket retailer posted both store and online sales growth.
Walmart Tests Autonomous Van Delivery
As it pursues fresh opportunities in food, Walmart revealed that it is conducting a test of a custom autonomous van delivery of groceries.
Ahold Delhaize Appoints Siddiqi Chief Digital Officer
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Farhan Siddiqi as chief digital officer and member of the executive committee, effective January 28.
Kroger, Microsoft Partner On ‘Smart’ Shopping Technology
Kroger and Microsoft are partnering on the development of a new pilot program that is being touted by both companies as a connected store experience.
Stop & Shop To Acquire King Kullen
Stop & Shop has agreed to acquire King Kullen Grocery Co., Inc. The agreement includes King Kullen’s 32 supermarkets, five Wild by Nature stores and the use of its corporate office located in Bethpage, NY.
Publix To Debut Online Aprons Cooking School Classes
Publix Super Markets is planning to debut its first online Aprons Cooking School class. The class will premiere on YouTube, and two additional classes are planned for February and March.
Report: Amazon Eyes Expansion Of Whole Foods
Amazon is reportedly eyeing the expansion of Whole Foods as part of an effort to put more customers within range of its two-hour delivery service.
EPA Recognizes Wegmans As Safer Choice Retailer
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Wegmans Food Markets as an outstanding Safer Choice Retailer for the fourth year in a row.
Publix Named A Top Diversity Workplace
Great Place to Work Institute and Fortune magazine have recognized Publix Super Markets as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces for Diversity, ranking it number three out of 100 companies, up from number six last year.
Kroger Promotes Smith To Delta Division President
Kroger’s Delta Division president Scot Hendricks is retiring and the company has promoted Victor Smith, vp/merchandising for the Ralph’s division, to succeed him.
Kroger Names Millerchip Chief Financial Officer
Kroger has formed a succession plan for its chief financial officer role with the announcement that J. Michael Schlotman, Kroger’s CFO since 2000, has decided to retire in December of 2019.
Kroger, Nuro Launch Automated Delivery Service
After a successful test, Kroger and Nuro said they are launching the first unmanned delivery service available to the general public.
Kroger Sells Digital Coupon Division To Inmar
Kroger and Inmar have formed a new strategic relationship to drive innovation in digital offer management, including the sale to Inmar of You Technology, a digital coupon and digital rebate publishing unit owned by Kroger.
Giant Food Invests In Store Development
Regional grocery chain Giant Foods recently launched a store development initiative. The $175 million capital investment will feature store expansion and improvement over the next two years.
Lidl Enters NYC With First Leased Store
Lidl has opened its first store in New York City, which is also the company’s first leased location in an existing building chainwide. The store is located in the borough of Staten Island.