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Stater Bros. Deploys AI Produce Ordering to Improve Inventory Management, Reduce Food Waste

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” Founded in 2017 with the mission to eliminate food waste and make fresh food accessible to all, Afresh now has partnerships with grocers in more than 5,000 store departments across 40 states, including Albertsons , Heinen’s , Bashas , Cub Foods and Smart & Final. Markets in a statement.

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Dollar General Hit with $1M More in OSHA Fines, Bringing Total Since 2017 to $15M

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The company has been fined $15 million since 2017 for safety hazards, according to a strongly worded OSHA statement outlining the new violations. OSHA said that since 2017 it has cited Dollar General in more than 180 inspections nationwide for numerous “willful, repeat and serious workplace safety violations related to unsafe conditions.”

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Walmart Makes Deal to Purchase Robotics Tech for 400 Pickup and Delivery Centers

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Symbotic has been helping Walmart automate its supply chain since 2017, and is currently deploying its software and robotics platform across all 42 of Walmarts U.S. Associated with the development program, Walmart will pay Symbotic a total of $520 million , including $230 million at closing. regional distribution centers (DCs).

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Ikea Fortifies Partnership with Taskrabbit for Furniture Assembly

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Ikeas partnership with Taskrabbit, to help customers with the headache of putting together its flat-packed furniture, has been in place since 2017 , but with this expansion booking services can now be done in one step during checkout at Ikea. in a statement.

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Michael Hill appoints interim CEO

Inside Retail

He joined Michael Hill in 2017 following his career at Aurizon as head of tax, shared services, and finance partnering. Michael Hill International has appointed Andrew Lowe as interim CEO, effective immediately, following the passing of CEO and MD Daniel Bracken last week.

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New Activist Investor Pushes Macy’s to ‘Look to Dillard’s’ for Better Path Forward

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In 2017, Dillards faced similar activist pressure based on undercapitalization of its real estate assets).

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Costco to Boost Membership Fees for First Time Since 2017

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Costco will raise its annual membership fees, one of its primary sources of revenue, for the first time in over six years. Gold Star, Business and Business Add-On memberships will increase from $60 to $65 on Sept. 1, 2024, and Executive memberships will rise from $120 to $130.

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