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Kroger and Albertsons to Sell 400+ Stores, 8 DCs to Speed Planned Merger

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Kroger and Albertsons will sell 413 stores across 17 states and the District of Columbia, along with eight distribution centers, two offices and five private label brands, to C&S Wholesale Grocers for approximately $1.9 billion in cash.

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Shopping Center Outlook: Why Open Air, Mixed Use and Tech-First Locations Are Hot

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As the new year approaches, retailers need to think about what their expansion plans will look like and how their stores can best serve customers. “I That means open air shopping centers have become even more attractive due to how they can make curbside and BOPIS fulfillment easier to handle.

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How Woodman’s Markets is Harnessing In-Store ‘Anti-COVID Robots’

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Robots can detect misplaced products used to cover shelving holes, speed up online orders and make restocking easier, by constantly mapping a store and sharing this data with key players. In addition to finding misplaced displays, the robots can detect pricing mistakes and sale price discrepancies. The robots also can improve merchandising.

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Sustainability is the Future — Here’s How to Make it Part of Your Business

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Sustainability is a Process, Not a Single Action Sustainability isn’t a single action that a retailer should take, or something that only matters around Earth Day — it’s a long-term goal that requires regular investment, creative planning and steady adjustment. Most clients are looking at sustainability as a growth driver,” said Vashi.

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AI in Retail: Optimizing Operations from Supply Chains to Employee Scheduling

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The solution provider noted that grocers using its solution typically see a 3% sales increase, significant improvement in inventory turns and up to 25% less food waste — a result that would support the supermarket retailer’s sustainability goals. MIT Professor Dr. Yossi Sheffi , author of The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains.