Corporate Strategy Save A Lot CEO Leon Bergmann resigns [[“value”:”Bergmann’s resignation stems from a personal decision, the company said”]] Supermarket News November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Save A Lot CEO steps down Following Leon Bergmann’s exit on Oct. 31, the discounter said Board Member Fred Boehler will serve as interim CEO while the company conducts a search for a successor. Grocery Dive November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesSave A Lot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Piggly Wiggly could see big growth again in Texas [[“value”:” Piggly Wiggly is showing signs of a comeback in the state of Texas — and the growth is being attributed to both the recent C&S acquisition deal, as well as the efforts of one independent grocer, reports the Dallas Morning News. Local Texan Fernando Soto owns three Save A Lot stores. He […] Supermarket News October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPiggly WigglyBrick and MortarKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersShoppersAcquisitionBankruptcyDept. GroceryDivestituresMergersResults & InvestmentSave A Lot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Podcast: Why Save A Lot became a wholesaler [[“value”:”CEO Leon Bergmann says the company is 100% committed to serving its network the right way”]] Supermarket News September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotPodcastsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Why Save A Lot’s CEO is bullish on independent grocery retailers Larger players might have the benefits of scale, but “they also struggle to serve each individual trade area. And that’s where independent retailers succeed,” the chain’s top executive said. Grocery Dive August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesSave A Lot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN top 10: Save A Lot, Publix, Kroger, Albertsons top the week's headlines [[“value”:”In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Save A Lot sells off the last of its stores ranked as the week’s top story. Longtime discount grocery store operator Save A Lot, based in Saint Ann., Mo., said this”]] Supermarket News August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GrocerySave A LotPublixKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot sells off the last of its stores [[“value”:” Longtime discount grocery store operator Save A Lot, based in Saint Ann., Mo., said this week it had sold the last of its stores to a licensee. It will continue to operate as a wholesaler and licensor to the Save A Lot store network. Castle Rock, Colo.-based Leevers Supermarkets, a current Save A Lot […] Supermarket News August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 2 min read Save A LotBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentPartnershipsExecutivesAcquisitionKraftHeinzAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot Finally Out Of Retail Business The St. Louis Business Journal reports that “Save A Lot, the St. Ann-based discount grocer, has divested its remaining corporate-owned stores, all of which were in the St. Louis area. “The grocer, which previously operated a mix of corporate-owned and licensed stores, began shifting to a model in 2020 in which a majority of its […] MorningNewsBeat August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotBrick and MortarStrategyRegional GroceryPress ReleasePartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainKraftHeinzExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Save A Lot unloads last corporate-operated stores The discount grocer is selling 18 St. Louis-area locations to Leevers Supermarkets as it finishes transferring ownership of all of its stores to independent licensees. Grocery Dive August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 < 1 min read Brick and MortarSave A Lot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Tuesday Eye-Opener: The Power of Subscription by Kevin Coupe I love subscriptions. I think I’ve made that clear over the years. I’m a big customer for Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program. (Tom Furphy tells me that my 60 subscriptions almost certainly puts me among the top S&S customers. I’m a little astounded by how high that number has gotten.) To be […] MorningNewsBeat August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 2 min read ShoppersDept. FuelAmazonDept. NonfoodConsumersStrategySave A LotPricing & PromotionsMarketing: In StoreDept. PetDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Wearable safety technology is making workplaces safer Wearable technology has made waves in health and fitness, enabling everything from more personalised fitness training to doctors monitoring their patients remotely. Now wearable tech is helping to make improvements to workplace safety, with several trends helping to improve safety and reduce serious incidents. Wearable safety devices include a range of products that use tech […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsHealth & WellnessAssociatesInternational - UKMetaverseTech: AR and VRSave A LotStore LocationSustainabilityESG and CSRDept. NonfoodMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot, Food 4 Less are the best-positioned grocers to serve SNAP shoppers, report finds Dollar General, Winco and Grocery Outlet rounded out the top five grocers Dunnhumby concluded are most likely to serve financially stressed shoppers while also having reputations for offering low prices. Grocery Dive May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersSave A LotKrogerDept. GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersGrocery OutletdunnhumbyDollar GeneralBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot Replaces A Whole Foods In Chicago. Not All Are Thrilled. The Chicago Sun Times reports that a new Save A Lot store has opened in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, just one week after “a contentious community forum during which residents said they did not want” the store there. The store is owned and operated by franchisee Yellow Banana, which took over a Whole Foods […] MorningNewsBeat May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 2 min read Save A LotWhole FoodsDept. GroceryVendorsStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Podcast: Owner of troubled Save A Lot store in Chicago says it 'all went sideways' The owners at the site of a former Whole Foods say they’re committed to working out issues with the neighborhood before opening Supermarket News May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotPodcastsWhole Foods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot launches 'Shop the Dot' price drop campaign Grocer wants to continue to engage consumers during troubled times Supermarket News May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot rolls out new savings program With “Shop the Dot,” the discounter is promoting more savings to its customers through in-store, print and digital marketing. Grocery Dive May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Yellow Banana bags $26.5M to invest in 6 Chicago stores The Save A Lot owner and operator said it will make upgrades to five of its existing stores in the city and also reopen a previously closed location. Grocery Dive April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 < 1 min read Brick and MortarSave A LotStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Save A Lot, BJ’s release inaugural ESG reports Both companies touted their reports as a major step forward in sharing their current practices and laying the foundation for future efforts. Grocery Dive April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotESG and CSRPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Your Views: Dining In We had a story yesterday about how restaurants are gaining market share back from supermarkets in a post-pandemic environment. I commented: During the pandemic, when grocery store sales shot up and restaurant sales cratered, it was an article of faith here that if supermarkets wanted to hold onto those sales, they were going to have […] MorningNewsBeat April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 3 min read RestaurantsCOVID19Technology & InnovationShoppersDept. FreshExecutivesBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterSustainabilitySave A LotOperations & Supply ChainDept. Adult BevHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodCostcoData & InsightsDept. BeverageVendorsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Hall of Fame inductees NEW YORK – The Private Label Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was inducted last night during PLMA’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in Orlando. Presented by PLMA and Store Brands magazine, the Private Label Hall of Fame was created in 2006 to recognize the men and women who have made significant contributions to the growth and […] MMR March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 2 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesData & InsightsGoogleAssociatesInternationalCVSWalgreensMerchandisingDept. GroceryDept. PetGiant EagleMarketing: BrandSave A LotSpartanNashTargetHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Easy tips for finding the right commercial remodelling service Are you thinking of remodelling your commercial space, but are not sure where to begin? Making the decision and finding the right commercial remodelling service for your project can seem daunting. Well, don’t worry because this article is here to help. We’ll provide some simple tips and tricks on how to evaluate potential services and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGCShoppersSustainabilitySave A LotMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKDept. NonfoodConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural SN Top 10: Whole Foods, Save A Lot, Albertsons top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Whole Foods will now accept Zappos returns ranked as the week’s top story. In an arrangement with Las Vegas-based e-retailer Zappos.com, which special Supermarket News January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Whole FoodsSave A LotAlbertsons / SafewayAmazonReturns 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Save A Lot to shutter two distribution centers The operator also is reducing staff as it converts to a wholesale model Supermarket News January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotOperations & Supply ChainAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot parent refinances debt to increase liquidity Moran Foods says new facilities will help fuel growth of its licensing model Supermarket News January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Yellow Banana partners with Flashfood, bringing the grocery-savings app to over 30 Save A Lot stores across the U.S. The app will roll out in all Save A Lot stores owned by Yellow Banana, offering discounts on groceries to shoppers in Chicago, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Jacksonville and Dallas. Supermarket News December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 < 1 min read Save A LotBrick and MortarPartnershipsShoppersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Flashfood partners with Yellow Banana’s Save A Lot stores The partnership brings the food waste reduction app’s services to two new major cities as it continues its efforts to expand across the U.S. Grocery Dive December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. GrocerySave A LotBrick and MortarSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Chicago Mayor Decries Whole Foods Closure On South Side The Chicago Tribune reports that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has described Amazon-owned Whole Foods as “not a good partner, period” for its closure of a once highly touted store in the city’s Englewood neighborhood. The store was originally opened six year ago, subsidized with $10.7 million in city money, and lauded for being part of […] MorningNewsBeat November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 2 min read Whole FoodsDept. GrocerySave A LotBrick and MortarAldiStore LocationAmazonResults & InvestmentPartnershipsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Why an online store is great for retailers A significant number of retailers have chosen to go online in recent years. This is likely due in part to the growing popularity of e-commerce and the fact that consumers are increasingly turning to the internet for their shopping needs. In this article, we will discuss why an online store is a great choice for […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainConsumersBrick and MortarUnileverTechnology & InnovationStore LocationSave A LotDept. NonfoodCrypto 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Study: Market Basket, Aldi, WinCo Best At Coping With Inflation Pressures dunnhumby has released a special edition of its Retailer Preference Index (RPI), looking at which grocers are best serving their customers in a faltering economy, and concluded that the top five are Market Basket, Aldi, WinCo, Grocery Outlet and Save A Lot. Rounding out the top 10: Lidl, Dollar General, Food4LessFoodsCo, Family Dollar, and Military […] MorningNewsBeat September 21, 2022July 25, 2023 < 1 min read EconomyAldiLidlAmazonWegmansThe Fresh MarketStore LocationSave A LotPublixMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersGrocery OutletFamily DollardunnhumbyDollar GeneralDept. FreshBig DataKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Market Basket tops index of retailers for inflationary times LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Market Basket is rated the top U.S. grocer in terms of gaining customers as consumer prices rise, according to a special edition of the Retailer Preference Index (RPI) from dunnhumby, a provider of customer data and analysis. Market Basket topped all 69 retailers in the Inflation RPI rankings, ahead of household […] MMR September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersEconomyInsight ProvidersBig DatadunnhumbyMarketing: Retail MediaThick DataDollar GeneralWalmartCOVID19LidlData & InsightsDept. GroceryFamily DollarMarketing: TradeAldiConsumersStore LocationWakefernBJ’s Wholesale ClubMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Social MediaSave A LotOwned Brands (Private Label)Grocery OutletKrogerDept. NonfoodAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats NRF Retracts Claim that Organized Retail Crime Accounted for ‘Nearly Half’ of Retail Shrink The National Retail Federation (NRF) has updated a report that had attributed “nearly half” of 2021’s $94.5 billion in retail shrink to organized retail crime, saying the data point was part of two-year-old testimony to a U.S. Senate committee by Ben Dugan, former President of the Organized Retail Crime Resource Center. The NRF report was […] Written by Retail TouchPoints December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Corporate Strategy Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walmart’s hiring and wage pressures have eased, CEO says Walmart CEO Doug McMillon also said artificial intelligence is changing employees’ roles across stores and in warehouses. Written by CNBC December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Regional grocers’ e-commerce sales slip in Q3, research finds The drop is due to a higher rate of lapsed shoppers who have either gone back to in-store buying or switched to a competitor’s online services, a new Brick Meets Click and Mercatus report found. Written by Grocery Dive December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Walmart CEO says consumers may not be as resilient next year, even as deflation starts to show In a CNBC interview, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the discounter is gearing up for a year when it faces tougher comparisons because of falling prices. Written by CNBC December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Trends & External Forces DoorDash named one of Fortune’s Future 50 Companies The delivery company made the list out of 1,000 publicly traded companies that were considered Written by Supermarket News December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked