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Why do customers stop coming to stores?
“Why did you stop shopping at Valli Produce?” I asked my wife a couple of days ago. “Because the produce...
“Humanizing” fresh produce can prevent food waste
Take it easy on the fresh produce markdowns, it’s time for a new branding strategy. A new study found that...
Supermarket Sweep is back & I am here for this
My kids think I could win just about any game show they see on TV, with the exception of maybe...
Technology Case Study: Data analysis
One word lies at the heart of practically every new technological development, both in and out of the produce industry:...
Southeastern Grocers starts donation program for Hurricane Dorian recovery
JACKSONVILLE, FL–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and...
Ingles partners with Hearts with Hands for Hurricane Dorian relief
PRESS RELEASE: Ingles Markets has partnered with Asheville, NC-based relief organization Hearts with Hands to provide support in their Hurricane...
Publix offers emergency information line for storm-related closures
Lakeland, FL-based Publix Super Markets is bracing for Hurricane Dorian’s arrival by offering storm tips and an emergency line for...
Technology: Automation in the retail space and beyond
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, data analysis, and other forms of technological innovation transforms every aspect of...
Dollar General expanding DG Fresh to fourth distribution center
Goodlettsville, TN-based Dollar General BB #:172794 is having a stellar year in 2019. The company reported an 8.4% increase in...
H-E-B surprises food bank donation with Lubbock expansion announcement
Grocery retailers are no strangers to food bank donations, but San Antonio-based H-E-B BB #:106490 decided to sneak in a...
Imperfect Produce chosen among Kroger foundation’s inaugural grant recipients
Company Release – 8/28/2019 10:14 AM ET CINCINNATI, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Innovation Fund (the “Fund”), a program of The Kroger...
Of beer games and bullwhips in supply chain
The Beer Game, although fascinating, is not quite as much fun as it sounds, but it does provide an illustration...
AmazonFresh expands to three more cities with 1- and 2-hour delivery
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Amazon today announced that AmazonFresh BB #:283186 has expanded to three new cities: Houston, Minneapolis and Phoenix. Beginning...
Overwaitea Food Group changes name to Save-On-Foods
To our Vendors and Suppliers: Save-On-Foods BB #:153831 continues to be one of the most respected and trusted brand names...
Target shifts store employee roles toward specialization
Minneapolis-based Target BB #:166987 has been overhauling both physical stores and its workforce over the past few years, and if...
EVP to leave Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 announced today that Shane Sampson, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Merchandising Officer, has decided...
Target rebrands private labels
PRESS RELEASE: MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) BB #:166987 today announced the introduction of Good...
So, about that frog in the salad
It was only a matter of time before we saw another story of another consumer who finds a frog in...
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