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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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Retail Pulse: Stop & Shop To Deploy Autonomous Vehicles; Chico’s FAS Plans To Close 250 Stores

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Grocers are using autonomous vehicles to help bring fresh food to the doorsteps of consumers, and news came this week that another retailer plans to use the technology: Approximately one month after Kroger announced that it had started to use autonomous vehicles in Arizona, Stop & Shop is intending to use them in the Bay State.

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CarLotz Plans Rollout Of US Hub Network

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Opening hubs in new markets presents a tremendous opportunity for CarLotz to gain ground in large and attractive regions of the country where the Company’s business model can make a real difference for car buyers and sellers,” CarLotz CEO and Co-Founder Michael Bor said in the announcement. 11) announcement. 8, CarLotz, Inc.

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Dollar General Introduces 'popshelf' Store Concept

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As an extension of its non-consumables strategic plan, Dollar General has unveiled its new popshelf retail store concept. Plans are in place to have roughly 30 locations in different markets before the conclusion of fiscal year 2021. In separate news, ALDI plans to open more than 70 new stores by the end of 2020.

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Uber Freight Rolls Out Platform For Shippers To Access Its Network

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In May, Uber Freight launched its autonomous truck deliveries , with the first hauls driven in tandem with both human drivers and self-driving trucks completed in Arizona. In August, the company announced it was expanding Uber Freight into new markets across the country, as well as introducing personalized load matching.

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Nuro Raises $940M From SoftBank For Robotic Delivery

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Nuro, the robotics company operating in the commerce market, announced on Monday (Feb. It also licensed its self-driving technology to Ike, an autonomous trucking company, and rolled out the first unmanned delivery service in Arizona. 11) that it has raised $940 million in financing from the SoftBank Vision Fund.

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Restaurant Business Serves Up Mixed Plate For 2020

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That growth will be driven by a generally healthy consumer spend and tight labor market. Growth will be fueled by the expansion of central kitchens for food prep, and social media marketing that showcases menus, philosophies and chefs. New chains could quickly emerge regionally or nationally.”.