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This “best grocer” list is the worst
“Best” lists are both a blessing and a curse for retailers. While it’s great to see exceptional grocers get some...
Top 50 U.S. retailers in 2020 by sales
Grocery chains star in Kantar Consulting’s 2020 Top Retailers list. The company projected 2020 sales based on 2019 results. Here’s...
Hispanic Market: Big retailers take notice
The nature of the Hispanic retail market may be changing as everyone notices their success. Jorge Vazquez, president of Latin...
Study: Shoppers more comfortable with buying fresh food online
PRESS RELEASE: LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 11, 2019: The Retail Feedback Group (RFG), a leader in providing actionable stakeholder...
UNFI reports first quarter 2020 earnings
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today reported financial results for the first quarter...
Ahold Delhaize to spend nearly $500 million to transform supply operations to self-distribution
PRESS RELEASE: QUINCY, MASS. – Ahold Delhaize USA today announced plans to transform and expand U.S. supply chain operations over...
New Seasons, New Leaf Community Markets to merge with Bristol Farms, Metropolitan Market parent company
PORTLAND, Ore. – December 10, 2019 – West Coast neighborhood grocers New Seasons Market BB #:176908 and New Leaf Community...
Grocers turn to apps for produce markdowns, reduce food waste
Thrifty consumers will have a better way to scrounge for produce markdowns – and reduce food waste – with a...
Dollar General continues fresh advancements, expands produce to 600 stores in Q3
Dollar General’s BB #:172794 staggering footprint of 16,000 stores is getting even bigger in 2020. The company plans to add...
Price codes struggle with going obsolete
Once in the ‘80s, I saw a magazine for the price code industry. At the time it amazed me that...
Produce performs for Kroger in Q3
Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. BB #:100073 had a big quarter when it comes to new initiatives, and fresh produce played a...
UNFI to sell 13, close 4 Shoppers Food & Pharmacy stores
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced it has entered into definitive agreements...
Frieda’s releases 2020 food trends forecast
Los Alamitos, CA – (December 2019) – Frieda’s Specialty Produce BB #:127169, known for spotting trends like veggies for dessert...
Cut n’ Clean Kale Chip Kits – how do they work?
I used to make kale chips all the time — and then I had a second kid and had even...
Fresh Thyme responds to latest outbreak update
PRESS RELEASE The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control, in conjunction with other state and local...
Rouses goes for World’s Largest Avocado display
The World’s Largest Avocado display being set up at Rouses Market BB #:153701 in New Orleans comes with some of...
Kroger launches dark kitchen partnership to serve ready-made meals
CINCINNATI and INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2, 2019 — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s favorite grocer, and ClusterTruck, a software platform that powers...
Walmart ends Jet fresh delivery in New York
Walmart, Inc., Bentonville, AR BB #:143789 is ending its fresh food delivery service in New York from its Jet subsidiary....
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