Catherine Moran

1 week ago | grocerydive.com | Catherine Moran

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Friday Checkout is a weekly column providing more insight on the news, rounding up the announcements you may have missed and sharing what’s to come. When Walmart launched its Walmart+ membership program in September 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing and the retailer was looking to strengthen its position in the e-commerce space, where it was playing catch-up to Amazon.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Catherine Moran

Instacart announced Tuesday it has partnered with family-owned grocer Dierbergs Markets in the St. Louis region. Instacart is now providing the independent grocer with delivery in as fast as an hour across greater St. Louis and the Lake of the Ozarks. Dierbergs Markets joins more than 1,800 retail banners on the Instacart app. The grocer is also deploying Instacart's electronic shelf label technology, Carrot Tags.

1 week ago | grocerydive.com | Catherine Moran

Ahold Delhaize USA announced Tuesday it hired Ann Dozier as its CIO. Dozier joined the company on Feb. 17. Dozier joined the stateside arm of the grocery conglomerate from Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, where she most recently worked as senior vice president and chief information and technology officer.

1 week ago | grocerydive.com | Catherine Moran

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Baldor Specialty Foods announced Tuesday it has named David McInerney as its president. McInerney, who co-founded and formerly served as CEO of e-grocer FreshDirect, brings more than three decades of experience to his role at the premium fresh produce and specialty foods distributor, Baldor said. He joins at a time when Baldor is working to grow its brand and expand the number of its products and geographies served.

1 week ago | thestate.com | Catherine Moran

Dive Brief:Kroger announced Monday an Easter deal featuring ham, sides and dessert for under $6 per person. Lidl separately unveiled Monday a private label Dulano spiral ham for 99 cents - 80 cents cheaper than what it cost last year - among its discounted products for the upcoming holiday. The grocers are the latest to highlight savings ahead of the key spring holiday as other retailers like Walmart and Target also look to nab consumers' Easter spending.