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ALDI Plans 70 New Store Openings In Expansion Push

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As it begins a new period of growth, ALDI intends to open over 70 new retail locations by the conclusion of 2020. The value grocery chain also said it intended to come into the greater Phoenix market and continue to support Gulf Coast store growth with a new Alabama distribution center, according to a Tuesday (July 21) announcement.

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Amazon, Whole Foods, ALDI Open Grocery Stores Despite Pandemic

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Amazon Fresh, a new physical retail concept from Amazon, is setting up shop in four locations in the Chicago market, the Chicago Tribune reported. In Arizona, low-cost supermarket chain ALDI will bring two new stores to the Phoenix area. They will provide curbside pickup and delivery, AZ Central reported.

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Report: Amazon Slows Alexa Staff Hiring To Improve Margin

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Amazon has put some hiring on hold in its Alexa operation amid the pandemic, Bloomberg reported, citing two unnamed sources. The six targeted cities include New York, Phoenix, San Diego, Detroit, Dallas and Denver and will be a part of an investment in excess of $1.4

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Tuesday Morning Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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To decrease its outstanding liabilities and bolster its total financial position, Tuesday Morning Corporation said in a statement that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pursue “financial and operational reorganization.” The retailer, which was started in 1974 and is based in Texas, has roughly 700 locations throughout the nation.

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Coronavirus Update: Target Increases Pay, Provides Bonuses; Asda To Bring Over 5,000 Workers Onboard

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The coronavirus is changing retail compensation, operations, logistics and hiring. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus focusing on retail. grocer retailer Asda intends to bring on board over 5,000 temporary staffers to assist it in making it through the coronavirus situation, Reuters reported.

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Amazon Said To Roll Out PillPack Service To Employees

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The publication said PillPack recently filed for several new pharmacy licenses, most of which are to secure clearance to ship drugs from its warehouse in Phoenix to customers, reports said. While customers in every state, except Hawaii, can receive drugs from PillPack, only a select few facilities can deliver the product.

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Retail Pulse: Walmart To Boost Supply Chain In China; JD Sports Rides Athleisure Popularity

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Retailers are bolstering their supply chains in China as they seek to enhance their service and offer customers fresh products. The post also pointed out that the retailer invested over RMB 700 million – which is approximately $100 million – to create the South China Fresh Food Distribution Center. Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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