Greg Johnson, Author at Blue Book

Dollar General pulls self-checkout from 3,000 more stores

Shrink was a hot topic again during the Dollar General quarterly earnings call held May 30. In fact, the word...

11 months ago 1 minute read

No Frills opens first small-format store in Toronto

May 31, 2024 (Brampton ON) – Today, No Frills, the popular hard discount grocery retailer, opened its first small format store,...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Produce for All Leadership Summit convenes in the nation’s capital to change the trajectory of human health

Washington, D.C. – The inaugural Produce For All Leadership Summit BB #:378962, cohosted by The Foundation for Fresh Produce and...

11 months ago 5 minute read

Houchens Food Group opens new Save A Lot

LEITCHFIELD, KY) (MAY 15, 2024)–Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced its...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Driscoll’s Berry Mobile Tour set for Northeast this summer

WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Driscoll’s BB #:116044, recently named one of Fast Company’s most innovative companies, is bringing back its delightful...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Zespri names new CEO

30 May 2024 — After an extensive international search Zespri BB #:141270 has appointed Jason Te Brake as Chief Executive...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Dollar Tree acquires 170 99 Cents Only Stores

May 29, 2024 CHESAPEAKE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dollar Tree, Inc. BB #:377981 today announced that it acquired designation rights for 170 leases...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Amazon partners with Grubhub for restaurant deliveries

May 30, 2024 SEATTLE & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amazon and Grubhub today announced they are partnering to make restaurant delivery to customers’...

11 months ago 9 minute read

T&T Supermarkets to open second Washington store

LYNNWOOD, WASHINGTON, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – T&T Supermarket Inc. BB #:165666, the largest Asian grocery retailer in Canada, has...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Summer Citrus from South Africa to start U.S. season in early June

CITRUSDAL, South Africa (May 30, 2024) – Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) announces the kick-off of its 2024 harvesting...

11 months ago 3 minute read

eCommerce, in-store experience earn Canadian grocers retail honors

TORONTO, May 29, 2024 /CNW/ – Canadian retailers have once again demonstrated their incredible innovation and leadership, setting new standards for excellence...

11 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA encourages members to pursue USDA sustainable packaging innovation grants

May 30, 2024 Washington, DC – Citing the need for the specialty crop industry to develop innovative solutions to emerging...

11 months ago 3 minute read

E-Grocer Takeoff Technologies files Chapter 11, seeks buyer

May 30, 2024 WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Takeoff Technologies, Inc., a provider of e-grocery fulfillment solutions to leading grocery retailers across the...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Wholly Guacamole releases extra chunky restaurant version

ORANGE, Calif., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The makers of the WHOLLY GUACAMOLE brand, America’s No. 1 refrigerated guacamole, today...

11 months ago 4 minute read

U.S. consumer confidence rose in May

NEW YORK, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose in May to 102.0 (1985=100) from...

11 months ago 6 minute read

Meijer expands grocery format to Indiana

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer BB #:104887 announced today it will open its new 90,000-square-foot grocery format store on July...

11 months ago 3 minute read