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In today’s Retail Daily Minute:
- Amazon closes its grocery partner storefronts on Amazon.com and pushes grocers toward Lockers, co-location and AWS.
- ALDIÂ promises a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 for under $39, with no coupons, loyalty cards or memberships required.
- Target refreshes its myDay store operations app with a new Leader View and a Scan to Divert tool it says has driven $25 million in value.
Plus, a quote from a movie set almost entirely inside of a convenience store.
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Today’s Top Headlines
1. Amazon to Close Individual Grocery Partner Storefronts Online
Amazon plans to close an unspecified number of grocery partner storefronts on its website to simplify online shopping and reduce checkout friction. The company will redirect customers to other grocery options while expanding same-day fresh delivery and exploring new partnerships through lockers, returns and cloud services. (Read More)
2. ALDI Offers Thanksgiving Dinner for 10 at Under $39 This Year
ALDI is offering a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for under $39, including a 16-pound turkey, sides and pumpkin pie ingredients. Available through Nov. 25, the offer requires no coupons, memberships or loyalty cards. Shoppers can buy ingredients in stores or add the full list online with one click for pickup or delivery. (Read More)
3. Target Upgrades myDay App to Streamline Daily Store Operations
Target has upgraded its myDay employee app to streamline store operations with customizable dashboards, prioritized tasks and real-time inventory insights. Its Scan to Divert tool has generated $25 million in value. Planned updates include AI-powered insights, task assignments and handoff notes to improve store efficiency. (Read More)
4. Duvo Raises $32 Million to Expand AI-Powered Retail Operations
Duvo has raised $32 million in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital, bringing total funding to $48 million. The company will use the investment to expand in the U.S., initially targeting retail and consumer goods firms. Its AI-powered platform automates workflows across existing systems while retaining human approvals. (Read More)
5. Sainsbury’s Launches AI Shopping Lists in Updated Mobile App
Sainsbury’s has launched SmartLists, an AI feature that creates shopping lists from text, voice or photos and matches them with store products. The tool shows Nectar Prices, helps shoppers manage budgets and locate items in stores. Its redesigned app also brings grocery orders, SmartShop, ChopChop and Nectar into one place. (Read More)
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