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Albertsons/Safeway 2018: Openings and Closings

Last post by pseudo3d « December 10th, 2018, 8:21 pm
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Last year , I made a thread for the openings and closings of stores in the Albertsons family and for 2018 I intend to do the same. Also like last...
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December 10th, 2018, 8:21 pm
Kroger May Sell Off Its Convenience Store Chains, Including Kwik Shop, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill

Last post by storewanderer « December 8th, 2018, 9:04 am
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Kroger announced this morning that it has retained Goldman Sachs to evaluate its options for the convenience store division, which operates 784...
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December 8th, 2018, 9:04 am
Progressive Grocers Top 50 U.S. grocers 2018

Last post by klkla « December 6th, 2018, 3:14 pm
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by klkla » December 3rd, 2018, 7:37 pm

This is by sales. I stumbled on this today. It was published back in May.

It's amazing to see how much has changed in the industry.

1 - Walmart...

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December 6th, 2018, 3:14 pm
Grocery chains in your area

Last post by 1111072036 « December 1st, 2018, 4:22 pm
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by Ohio Man » January 2nd, 2010, 7:20 pm
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How many are there in your area, and which ones are the biggest? Which is your favorite? Are any other chains going to enter your market in the near...
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December 1st, 2018, 4:22 pm
'United Natural Foods to buy Eden Prairie-based Supervalu for $1.26 billion'

Last post by rwsandiego « December 1st, 2018, 11:26 am
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by mbz321 » July 26th, 2018, 8:30 am
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United Natural Foods is buying Supervalu for $1.26 billion, creating a grocery food wholesaler with a diverse customer base.

United Natural Foods...
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December 1st, 2018, 11:26 am
Integration of Albertsons and Safeway

Last post by rwsandiego « November 28th, 2018, 9:01 pm
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Now that Albertsons and Safeway are one, maybe it is time to start talking about how the banners from both companies are being integrated. I already...
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November 28th, 2018, 9:01 pm
Kroger

Last post by Brian Lutz « November 26th, 2018, 7:37 am
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by storewanderer » November 21st, 2018, 10:44 pm

What is going on with Kroger? Their Smiths Thanksgiving ad was terrible in my market and their pricing on various staple like yams, turkey,...

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November 26th, 2018, 7:37 am
Kroger e-commerce update - Wine

Last post by storewanderer « November 15th, 2018, 12:00 pm
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by SamSpade » November 14th, 2018, 9:14 pm

From an Instagram ad:

Shipping wine orders to states where it's allowed by law.

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November 15th, 2018, 12:00 pm
Checkstands

Last post by Super S « October 29th, 2018, 10:15 am
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by storewanderer » July 28th, 2018, 10:58 am

Recently in my area two store remodels have taken place and the number of checkstands has been reduced significantly:

Wal Mart: store previously...

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October 29th, 2018, 10:15 am
How often does a supermarket need to remodel?

Last post by Super S « October 29th, 2018, 9:56 am
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by cjd » October 14th, 2018, 1:13 pm

What do you think? It seems in the last 20 years or so remodels have been more often, but it's more or less just changing the decor package and...

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October 29th, 2018, 9:56 am
A Lidl too spread out?

Last post by pseudo3d « October 9th, 2018, 1:15 pm
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by pseudo3d » August 3rd, 2017, 10:51 am
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While I already think Lidl's marketing plan in the U.S. is a little dubious to be a success, the other big question for Lidl is its expansion plan....
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October 9th, 2018, 1:15 pm
Walmart opening Pickup Only store in Chicago Area

Last post by pseudo3d « October 1st, 2018, 3:46 pm
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by arizonaguy » September 27th, 2018, 11:38 pm

Interesting concept. This may be their growth vehicle for the future (and I'd expect may convert some Neighborhood Market stores to this format).

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October 1st, 2018, 3:46 pm
Tariffs

Last post by storewanderer « September 21st, 2018, 11:36 pm
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by storewanderer » September 20th, 2018, 10:37 pm

Without going into the political side of it, I am wondering exactly how these new tariffs will work.

For instance 25% tariff on a shirt from...

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September 21st, 2018, 11:36 pm
Amazon Go

Last post by storewanderer « September 20th, 2018, 10:18 pm
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by lola42 » January 24th, 2018, 8:05 pm
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Amazon Go finally leaves beta and opens to the public.
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September 20th, 2018, 10:18 pm
Albertsons: new CEO

Last post by storewanderer « September 13th, 2018, 10:14 pm
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by storewanderer » September 12th, 2018, 9:28 pm

I see Albertsons has named Jim Donald as CEO.

Given his very extensive experience at various quality operations like Starbucks, and even including...

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September 13th, 2018, 10:14 pm
Fast food in supermarkets

Last post by pseudo3d « September 6th, 2018, 6:27 pm
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by pseudo3d » December 10th, 2016, 7:18 pm
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I know that there's Panda Express in some Vons/Pavilions, Auntie Anne's in a few H-E-B stores, Chick-fil-a Express in some Atlanta Kroger stores (the...
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Last post by pseudo3d
September 6th, 2018, 6:27 pm
Trader Joe's podcast

Last post by BillyGr « September 4th, 2018, 6:52 am
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by SamSpade » September 3rd, 2018, 4:56 pm

... they never really let anyone in on the fact that TJ's is part of a larger family owned company, maybe to not have to mention the letters A-L-D-I?...

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Last post by BillyGr
September 4th, 2018, 6:52 am
Remodeling a grocery store in November and December

Last post by cjd « August 26th, 2018, 2:01 pm
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by storewanderer » December 3rd, 2017, 9:49 pm

Anyone else ever seen a grocery store remodel done in November and December? The ~12 year old Smiths in my area is being remodeled now; they started...

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Last post by cjd
August 26th, 2018, 2:01 pm
Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all stores

Last post by storewanderer « August 26th, 2018, 11:37 am
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by Super S » August 23rd, 2018, 7:19 am
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I know the bag laws in some cities likely prompted this, but some areas might not be receptive to this, especially if they decide to start charging...
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Last post by storewanderer
August 26th, 2018, 11:37 am
Kroger partners with Alibaba to sell Simple Truth Products in China

Last post by Wixom « August 25th, 2018, 5:48 am
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by storewanderer » August 15th, 2018, 9:10 pm

Well, another interesting move for Kroger. I actually think this one is a good move. Unlike most of the other things they have been doing the past...

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Last post by Wixom
August 25th, 2018, 5:48 am
Amid the Amazon Chatter, Walmart Proves It's Grocery-War Winner

Last post by storewanderer « August 16th, 2018, 11:58 pm
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by SamSpade » August 16th, 2018, 3:31 pm

Sorry to post the headline verbatim, but it's just too good to not reuse.
Interesting article from Bloomberg about grocery in the 'States.

I'll...

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August 16th, 2018, 11:58 pm
Kroger to "explore strategic options" for Turkey Hill brand

Last post by mbz321 « August 11th, 2018, 8:11 pm
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by storewanderer » August 7th, 2018, 9:29 pm

So it looks like Kroger now is looking to sell off the Turkey Hill dairy, experience, and brand name (ice cream, tea, and lemonade).

This may...

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August 11th, 2018, 8:11 pm
Western Family being replaced by Food Club at Associated Food Stores??

Last post by storewanderer « August 11th, 2018, 4:38 pm
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by storewanderer » June 25th, 2018, 5:40 pm
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Does not seem conclusive, but, interesting in any case... Associated was by far the biggest promoter of Western Family products...

I wonder if...
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Last post by storewanderer
August 11th, 2018, 4:38 pm
New Sears registers?

Last post by Super S « August 6th, 2018, 8:10 pm
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by Super S » June 27th, 2017, 10:13 pm

I was in my local Sears Hometown store today, and noticed they were using newer registers with touchscreens (which I haven't seen at any Sears...

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Last post by Super S
August 6th, 2018, 8:10 pm
New ordering kiosks at Costco food courts

Last post by Brian Lutz « August 3rd, 2018, 9:08 am
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by Super S » July 31st, 2018, 5:24 pm

I was in a Costco in Vancouver, WA today, and noticed a new stand with what appeared to be two registers sitting next to the food court. Up on...

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August 3rd, 2018, 9:08 am

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