Inside Retail

MARCH 1, 2023

That may impact profit at Woolworths and Coles, which together ring up two-thirds of Australian grocery sales and noted rising store theft in trading updates last month. “Supermarkets operate on very thin profit margins. . “Supermarkets operate on very thin profit margins. Woolworths and Coles declined to comment.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Additionally, workers at the Philadelphia flagship Whole Foods Market voted to join the UFCW last month , and in December 2024 the Teamsters union struck at seven Amazon facilities during the height of the pre-Christmas rush. 6, according to the AP and other media outlets. 1, according to the AP.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Tesco and Waitrose are among the supermarkets facing backlash after a BBC investigation alleged their ‘Italian’ tomato purée may contain tomatoes grown and picked in China using forced labour. If we identify any evidence that our puree was not produced in line with our strict specification, we will take urgent action.”

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The supermarket will begin in the bakery department, implementing RFID-embedded labels on each item. Kroger will leverage RFID technology from Avery Dennison for item-level digital identification, enabling more frequent and accurate inventory information to help maximize freshness, reduce waste and improve the store associate experience.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

. “Until the industrial action is resolved, a further impact to sales is expected,” the supermarket chain said in a statement. “The full financial impact at this stage is unknown.” ” The post Woolworths faces $50 million food sales loss due to striking workers appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The trolley, dubbed Caper Cart, is a collaboration between Coles and US supermarket technology company Instacart, and it is scheduled to be trialled at Coles Richmond Traders in Melbourne early next year. The Coles Smart Trolley has an interactive digital screen that displays in-store specials and product aisle locations. “We

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The strike is yet another symptom of big supermarkets myopically pursuing profit,” Jim Ritchie, strategy director and partner at brand agency US+US, told Inside Retail. While the UWU’s strike is advocating for workers’ rights, it could give consumers another reason to question if a supermarket duopoly is benefitting them.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For Jim Ritchie, founder and strategy partner at branding agency US+US, the price drop class action and ACCC legal action against the Australian supermarket points to something much larger. “As The unspoken pact is clear: Give consumers what they want at a fair price, and we’ll tolerate the massive profits you rake in.”

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

The allegations of price-gouging during a cost-of-living crisis by Australian supermarkets Coles and Woolworths could finally be the death knell of the duopoly that has long dominated the country’s grocery sector. In December last year, the Senate announced an inquiry into the price-setting practices and market power of major supermarkets.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

However, at last week’s Delivering the Future event in Nashville, Tennessee, the retail giant announced major plans to combine choice and convenience for its customers. The way we see it: It’s still Day 1,” stated Tony Hoggett, senior vice president of worldwide grocery stores at Amazon. asked Varadarajan.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers expressed support for the independent review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, proposing a mandatory code which – if adopted – will result in multi-million dollar penalties for supermarkets and suppliers who engage in anticompetitive practices.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

However, Leighton certainly has his work cut out for him this time around, as the struggling supermarket continues to flounder. He told The Guardian that he had committed to spending three to five years with the supermarket chain, acknowledging that “it is going to take us that long to get it right.” as sales fell 5.5%

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

million in government funding on its recently published supermarket data, which priced a basket of just 14 items to determine the nation’s cheapest grocer. ” In the report, Choice said it visited 104 supermarkets nationwide and took note of the prices of 14 common grocery items. .

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Amazon continues to expand its grocery delivery services through a new partnership with California chain FoodMaxx , expansions of its partnerships with Save Mart and Lucky Supermarkets , and a new deal with startup Jüsto in Mexico to make grocery delivery available in that country. Grocery Partnerships at Amazon in a statement. “We

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

The CEOs of supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths stated their cases to the Senate inquiry this week as the government looks into the allegations of price gouging and anti-competitive practices. For Coles, the supermarket chain makes $2.60 And, it is consistent with profit margins made by supermarkets overseas,” she explained.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Save A Lot has partnered with Leevers Supermarkets to launch Ahorra Mucho , a new discount grocery store and innovation center in Aurora, Colo. The supermarket also will feature a broader assortment of fresh produce and an in-house bakery. Leevers Supermarkets has long embraced the Hispanic community by tailoring signage and products.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 19, 2024

He originally joined the supermarket retailer in 2004 as a grocery buyer and category manager: Its a brand I know well and look forward to caring for in my new role. Nicholsons career also has included stints at Walmart, SuperValu and Winn-Dixie.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

California supermarket chain Stater Bros. is rolling out an AI-powered ordering solution from Afresh in the produce department at all 169 of its stores following a successful pilot. “The result is fresher produce at affordable prices, which translates into happier and more loyal customers.” Markets in a statement.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Coles reportedly plans to cut its range by at least 10 per cent to boost sales and achieve higher profit. According to the Australian Financial Review , the supermarket chain has been working with consultants at Bain over past months. The company has not specified the type of products that will be affected.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Three more supermarket chains will connect their electronic shelf label (ESL) hardware to the Carrot Tags pick-to-light functionality from Instacart , making it easier for Instacart pickers — and eventually for consumers themselves — to find the products on their shopping list.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

19, 2025 for the chance to win $300,000 in cash and industry services, as well as the opportunity to be merchandised in Albertsons banner supermarkets. WunderEggs, a plant-based egg alternative, is now being sold at 1,600 Albertsons stores including Safeway, Acme, Albertsons, Shaws and Vons.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2025

Wegmans already works with DoorDash and recently expanded that partnership to additional supermarkets in the chain. Were thrilled to welcome Wegmans to the Uber Eats app this January, said Hashim Amin, Head of North American Grocery and Retail Delivery at Uber in a statement.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Total till sales at UK supermarkets grew by 5.3% growth recorded in December, although underlying sales growth was more modest at 3%, as unit growth plateaued in recent weeks. last year, there was notable unit growth across all major supermarket chains. This marks an increase from the 3.6%

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee has optimized its distribution and transportation network with the help of three solutions from Manhattan Associates : the solution providers’ Warehouse Management System (WMS), Transportation Management System (TMS) and Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization (DFIO) module.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

“We’re passionate about the quality and variety of our offerings, and especially how we help shoppers save money,” said Joel Rampoldt, CEO at Lidl U.S. We’re putting the ‘super’ in supermarket (make that The Super-EST Market). in a statement. “This brand relaunch allows us to reintroduce Lidl U.S.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The supermarket chain noted that many of its staff at the Melbourne distribution centre are not members of UWU and that they had indicated they would want to resume working to receive pay. The United Workers Union’s strike began on November 21.,

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APRIL 3, 2024

very intentionally draws its design and merchandising inspiration from supermarkets rather than pharmacies. Joyleaf, which opened in late 2023, is organized and merchandised by type of product rather than by brand: all the edibles, for example, are grouped together as a category, as they would be in a supermarket.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Customers today expect to get what they want, when they want it, how they want it, said Sharmila Sudhakar, Group VP of Digital Commerce and Omni Experience at Walgreens in a statement. Grubhub joins Walgreens existing delivery partnerships with DoorDash and Uber Eats.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee is continuing to build out its retail media network, RedMedia , through a new partnership with in-store retail media solution Grocery TV. The partnership will go live in February 2025. “Their team has made integration easy, and we’re excited to offer various brands new ways to reach our shoppers.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2025

which operates more than 520 stores under various banners, and the 166- store supermarket retailer The Fresh Market have each named new leaders. Jason Potter, a 30 -year grocery retail veteran, will take on the President and CEO roles at Grocery Outlet as of Feb. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Potter succeeds Eric Lindberg Jr.,

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Stop & Shop will deploy Savings Station kiosks in half its stores this month and complete a chainwide rollout to all 350+ supermarkets by the end of January 2025. Savings are automatically applied at checkout when shoppers scan their loyalty card or enter their phone number.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Supermarket retailer Giant Eagle will leverage the end-to-end platform from Grocery TV to scale up its Leap retail media network (RMN), activating rich, relevant content on in-store TVs at nearly 200 stores across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Jeanette Fenske, director of stores at Woolworths Supermarket, was this year’s distinguished recipient of the Women Leaders in Retail scholarship, supported by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Chief Executive Women. Inside Retail : You have a major role in one of Australia’s largest retailers.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 7, 2025

This year, Aldi welcomed 58 million customers through its doors in Scotland and now has one Aldi store for every 49,000 people in Scotland, with over 60% of households in Scotland shopping at its stores*. Both initiatives will return in 2025, with Supermarket Sweep celebrating its tenth year.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Woolworths has appointed new leaders for its retail business as part of the supermarket chain’s organisational changes. Prior to the new role, Karantoni held several leadership positions at Woolworths including as chief supply chain officer of the group and as MD of Primary Connect.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

While 7-Eleven is at the forefront of inventive uses for vision AI in the convenience retail market, we are also observing interest and adoption of vision AI for supermarket retailers for resource reallocation, to mirror each store’s unique ebb and flow of operations and foot traffic throughout the day.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In July 2024 , supermarket retailer Hy-Vee partnered with VusionGroup to install ESLs in more than 230 stores, following close on the heels of Walmart s June 2024 decision to roll out the solution providers digital shelf labels chainwide.

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