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Walmart to add more in-store robots
Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 plans to bring shelf-scanning robots to 650 more stores this year, which would mean more than...
Consumer study shows growing emphasis on convenience
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today’s consumers increasingly prioritize convenience when it comes to purchases, and expect retailers to continue to offer innovative...
SpartanNash increases access to fresh produce with Double Up Food Bucks at 46 Michigan stores
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As part of its commitment to providing affordable access to healthy fruits and vegetables, SpartanNash BB...
Giant to invest $114 million on remodels, concept expansions
PRESS RELEASE: Zaandam, the Netherlands – Friday, January 10, 2020 –GIANT Food Stores BB #:103652 plans to invest $114 million over...
Predictions for the year to come
As we begin 2020, I’ll share my thoughts on what to expect this year. I do not claim to be...
Now THAT’s a citrus promotion
I generally try to avoid being a keyboard warrior and getting into arguments on social media…except when it comes to...
Sprouts Farmers Market names new CFO
PHOENIX, Jan. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. BB #:168563 today announced that Denise Paulonis will join...
H-E-B tops 2020 dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today released the third annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a...
NGA grows member resources with staff additions
PRESS RELEASE Arlington, VA- Today, the National Grocers Association (NGA) BB #:163424, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry,...
Brookshire Grocery, Weis Markets select e-commerce technology supplier
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mercatus, a leading provider in digital commerce solutions for grocery and other retail verticals, today announced that Brookshire...
Lidl plans $100 million regional headquarters, distribution center in Georgia
PRESS RELEASE: Atlanta, January 3, 2020 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Lidl US BB #:338746, a leading grocery retailer, will...
Five 2020 produce trends to watch
I keep an eye on food trends predictions, and make a few of my own, so this one comprehensive list...
On the Road: ShopRite, Wyckoff, NJ
WYCKOFF, NJ – Here’s yet another stop on an epic journey from Newark to Poughkeepsie that’s been hiding on my...
An uneasy state of retail in Philadelphia
Even as the produce scene continues to boom, the state of retailers throughout Philadelphia—and the country, for that matter—seems less...
On the Road: Hannaford, Wappingers Falls, NY
SOMEWHERE IN DOWNSTATE NEW YORK — There’s nothing like having no idea where you are…but being able to find a...
Albertsons pilots mini automated warehouses for e-commerce fulfillment
BOISE, Idaho, December 12, 2019 – Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 and Takeoff Technologies are teaming up to collaborate on the...
PMA creates retail award for innovation
Newark, Del. – Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 has created a new member-only award to recognize and showcase innovative merchant...
Hispanic Retail: Who are the big players?
There’s no national Hispanic grocery chain, but many regional chains are growing strong. Here’s a handful of some of the...
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Blue Book Helps Fresh Thyme Market Find Reliable Suppliers and Streamline Operations
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