AUGUST 11, 2023

FTC eyes Kroger, Albertsons merger impact on small operators

Agency examines how pricing power can pressure suppliers, hurt independents: Report.

What you think about: Instacart’s cut to shopper minimum base pay

We asked about Instacart’s recent shift around shopper minimum base pay: Here are your thoughts.

Target rolling out Starbucks to-go option at curbside pickup

Retailer will start offering the option at more than 1,700 stores by the end of the year.

Instacart will now accept SNAP benefits in all 50 states

With the launch of Alaska, Instacart now accepts SNAP payment online in every U.S. state.

Kroger promises more resources for associates if merger with Albertsons goes through

Resources include associates programs aimed at continuing education and financial literacy.

Amazon will now sell Whole Foods 365

The move follows a string of strategic maneuvers by Amazon in the grocery sector.

Cereal/bakery products, beverages drive food inflation

3.6% annual rate for July exceeds 3.2% inflation for all products in the CPI.

The results are in...

Amazon is in the middle of making its biggest grocery pivot since acquiring Whole Foods — offering fresh food delivery to non-Prime members, remodeling and reimagining stores, and testing highly-computerized warehouses.

We asked:
Can Amazon finally make its mark on grocery?

You answered:
No, they just don't get it (66%)
Yes, this is the foundation (32%)
Other, leave a comment (2%)
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