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- Starbucks Workers United launches multi-day strikeby Aneurin Canham-Clyne on December 20, 2024 at 1:35 pm
Beginning in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, the union will expand limited strikes until Christmas Eve, potentially impacting hundreds of stores.
- From restaurant to retail: How Michelin-starred brands are infiltrating the grocery storeby Chris Casey on December 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The channel provides establishments such as Momofuku and Carbone with new revenue streams and an opportunity to connect more consumers.
- Restaurant gift card sales up 17% during Thanksgiving weekend: reportby Julie Littman on December 20, 2024 at 12:59 pm
In addition to gift card sales growth, Patronix reported an uptick in in-store purchases versus digital compared to the same period last year.
- Darden Restaurants begins POS rollout as it pursues speedier serviceby Bryan Wassel on December 19, 2024 at 9:47 pm
The new point-of-sale system will help the company speed up orders and improve its data capabilities at nine restaurant brands, executives said.
- These restaurants closed hundreds of stores in 2024by Julie Littman on December 19, 2024 at 3:01 pm
Red Lobster closed over 100 stores prior to filing for bankruptcy, while other chains like Denny’s, which is closing 150 underperforming units, are using closures to improve system health.
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- The Friday Checkout: Smile! Walmart has you on camera.by Grocery Dive Staff on December 20, 2024 at 3:36 pm
Selected store workers for the retailer are wearing body cameras as part of a new security pilot. But what the cameras are really watching remains unclear.
- Dollar Tree names Michael Creedon permanent CEOby Nate Delesline III on December 20, 2024 at 2:40 pm
Creedon, the retailer’s chief operating officer, has been serving as interim chief since November and takes the helm as it navigates several major initiatives.
- Grocery Outlet names new CFOby Catherine Douglas Moran on December 19, 2024 at 10:27 pm
Christopher Miller, who was previously CFO of distributor Shamrock Foods Company, will assume the top finance role at the discounter in early January.
- Sizing up 2024: A look back at our top grocery forecastsby Grocery Dive Staff on December 19, 2024 at 5:10 pm
Grocery Dive predicted that food retailers would focus on refining omnichannel, boosting e-commerce and ramping up in-store experiences. So how’d we do?
- Stop & Shop appoints new chief merchantby Sam Silverstein on December 19, 2024 at 4:57 pm
Lee Nicholson will assume the role in early 2025 as the Northeastern grocery chain continues its efforts to rebuild its performance.
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- FDA releases final rule on ‘healthy’on December 20, 2024 at 8:00 pm
On Dec. 19, the FDA released the final rule on the use of “healthy” on food labels. Certain tea products now can display the “healthy” claim on packaging, provided they contain less than 5 calories in each 12-ounce ounce serving, the New York-based Tea Council of the USA Inc. shares.
- Glenfiddich partners with artist Raku Inoue for packaging rangeon December 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Glenfiddich unveiled a new collection of limited-edition designs titled “A Gift of Blossoming Futures.” Glenfiddich partnered with internationally acclaimed artist Raku Inoue to create festive collectible packs.
- Elijah Craig’s Craig Nog cocktail kiton December 20, 2024 at 5:00 am
Elijah Craig is putting an elevated twist on a beloved holiday tradition with the launch of Craig Nog, a new limited-edition, luxury eggnog cocktail.
- Johnnie Walker unveils Lunar New Year designon December 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Johnnie Walker unveils a new Lunar New Year Limited Edition design for Johnnie Walker Blue Label, crafted by acclaimed Asian-American visual artist James Jean.
- Bart Watson named president, CEO of Brewers Associationon December 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The Brewers Association, Boulder, Colo., announced the appointment of Bart Watson to president and CEO of the trade association. His start date as president and CEO will be Jan. 6, 2025. Watson will succeed Bob Pease, who will retire from the organization on Jan. 3.
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- Coca-Cola to acquire Billson’s Beverages RTD vodka brandby Shivam Mishra on December 20, 2024 at 3:10 pm
The Coca-Cola Company has signed an agreement to acquire Billson’s Beverages, an Australian producer of ARTD beverages.
- FrieslandCampina, Milcobel embark on defensive playby Dean Best on December 20, 2024 at 1:34 pm
FrieslandCampina and Micolbel have talked up the positives of their planned deal but Europe’s dairy sector is a tough place to do business.
- JDE Peet’s wants “unjustified” coffee price rise, Colruyt saysby Dean Best on December 20, 2024 at 12:35 pm
Colruyt, the Belgium-based grocer, has paused deliveries of a clutch of JDE Peet’s coffee products amid a dispute over price.
- EU should pursue “grubbing-up” to tackle wine over-supplyby Shivam Mishra on December 20, 2024 at 12:14 pm
The European Union (EU) should enhance existing policy tools and bolster wine growers’ resilience to safeguard the sector’s future.
- Diageo coy over fate of Cîroc vodka in post ‘Diddy’ Combs eraby Simon Harvey on December 20, 2024 at 10:56 am
Diageo has declined to comment on a report the UK group plans to sell its Cîroc vodka following the end of a tie-up with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.