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Consumers Pay Up for InstaCart’s Expensive Business Model
With all the buzz about the latest InstaCart’s $220 million round of financing, I finally decided to pull the trigger. But not to grace them with my first order, not so fast. Instead, I reached down to the waste basket by my desk and pulled out the receipt from my weekend trip to Costco. Reading…
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Top 10 Teas for the Tillerman
Tea for the Tillerman is the name of an album by British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, released in 1970. The album features several of his most recognized songs, including “Wild World” and “Father and Son”. Some have suggested that “tillerman” refers to a farmer or a worker who tills the land, but in an interview, Cast…
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InstaCart Employees get Unexpected Haircut
News outlets are reporting that InstaCart employee pay has been slashed recently by as much as 60%. What started as a rosy picture of the new app economy, supported by hundreds of millions in venture capital, is facing the harsh realities of business model sustainability. InstaCart, purporting to Ubernize the world of grocery shopping by…
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Your Independent Grocer
Your Independent Grocer is a Canadian supermarket banner owned by Loblaw Companies Limited and is widely used for franchised neighborhood grocery stores. It is positioned as a community-focused full-service grocery banner, with an emphasis on local ownership, everyday food shopping, and convenient neighborhood access. The banner is designed to combine the strength of a national…
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Fortinos
Fortinos is a Canadian supermarket banner owned by Loblaw Companies Limited and is best known in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. It is positioned as a premium-leaning full-service grocery chain, with an emphasis on fresh food, specialty departments, prepared items, and a more upscale shopping experience. The banner has built a strong reputation for…
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Maxi
Maxi is a Canadian discount grocery banner owned by Loblaw Companies Limited and is best known in Quebec. It is positioned as a value-focused supermarket chain, with a strong emphasis on low prices, everyday grocery essentials, and a straightforward shopping experience. The banner plays an important role in Loblaw’s Quebec retail strategy and serves shoppers…
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Provigo
Provigo is a Canadian supermarket banner owned by Loblaw Companies Limited and is best known in Quebec. It is positioned as a mainstream full-service grocery chain, with an emphasis on fresh food, household essentials, and neighborhood convenience. The banner has long been associated with Quebec grocery retail and remains one of the province’s most recognizable…
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Zehrs
Zehrs is a Canadian supermarket banner owned by Loblaw Companies Limited and is especially well known in Ontario. It is positioned as a mainstream full-service grocery chain, with an emphasis on fresh food, household essentials, and convenient neighborhood shopping. The banner has long been associated with community grocery retail in smaller cities and suburban markets.…