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RETAIL & FINANCIAL

Whole Foods Will Now Accept Zappos Returns

The Amazon-owned companies are partnering to streamline the return process. Whole Foods Market is expanding its role as a drop-off location for consumers looking to return purchases to its sister retailers.

In an arrangement with Las Vegas-based e-retailer Zappos.com, which specializes in shoes and clothing, Whole Foods is supporting the launch of Zappos’ newest return option by accepting label free and box free returns.

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STORE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Grocer Becomes First Non-Amazon Store to Use Fresh Tech

The recently re-opened Community Groceries is the first third-party grocer to leverage Amazon’s payment systems. A grocery store in Kansas City has become the first outside of Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods to implement Amazon’s frictionless payment technologies.

The retailer, Community Groceries, has collaborated with Amazon to equip its store with Just Walk Out technology and Amazon One check out — the palm-recognition service that allows customers to use their hand for entry, identification, and payment.

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ORGANIC & NATURAL

Plum Market Expands to Florida

Natural and organic retailer Plum Market opens the first of several new stores planned for 2023 as the company gradually expands its national presence.

In addition to its new location in Aventura, Fla., the Farmington Hills, Mich.-based retailer plans to open new full-service groceries in Hollywood, Calif., and Washington, D.C. in 2023, while also expanding its line of small format stores. Plum Market currently operates five full-service groceries, including four the Detroit area, seven small format stores and 14 foodservice locations.

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STORE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Curbside Drive-Thru Grocer JackBe Opens First Location

The new brand, with its focus on pick-up, opens its first location in Oklahoma City and plans to open 2 more this year.

Started by Ruhter and three co-founders, the brand’s concept is pick-up only — no going inside the store to shop. Orders are placed via the JackBe app, and when ready, the shopper can pull into one of the drive-thru bays and will be met by a JackBe employee with their order.

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