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Dollar General goes overboard with self-checkout pull

An additional 3,000 were removed
 
Supermarket News Daily

JUNE 4, 2024

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Dollar General’s self-checkout exit is bigger than expected

Some 3,000 stores were converted to traditional checkout in May.

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5 things top news: Save A Lot store project in Chicago will fail

The most impactful stories in the grocery sector for the week ending May 31.

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Loblaw goes mini with its No Frills store

The first opens in Toronto, and more will follow.

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What will the shopper of tomorrow look like?

A report from Kroger’s 84.51° says they’ll be more ethnically diverse.

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Illinois swipe fees will no longer apply to taxes, tips

Interchange Fee Prohibition Act marks a notable victory for retailers seeking relief from swipe fees, NACS says.

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Walmart further expanding InHome Delivery

In addition to Philadelphia, the service will now be available in Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis, and San Bernardino.

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ExtraMile convenience stores reveals a refreshed, modern exterior look for its locations, Kroger’s research arm predicts who the shopper of the future will be, and more.

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Giant Food to offer exclusive Bokksu Japanese snack box

The surprise special mystery box will be available starting June 1 in all Giant Food stores.

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SN Top 10: Safeway, UNFI, Dollar Tree top the week’s headlines

Here are the stories you could not get enough of.

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What do you think...

It’s Tuesday. Poll time. 

Private label has started dominating traditional CPG. Last year, own brands claimed 22 cents out of every dollar spent in grocery stores—the largest share ever for private label products. Are consumers going to get private label fatigue anytime soon?

  • Not until inflation cools
  • No, it’s here to stay
  • Other, tell us in the comments

Cast your vote  here, or email your thoughts (which we may edit or shorten before publication) to the SN team at  contactus@supermarketnews.com , and make sure to include your first and last name and job title. Have a great rest of your week, and check back for the final results Friday.

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