Retail

Walmart leverages online grocery for ecommerce growth

Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 continues to grow its ecommerce division, with a particular focus on grocery pickup and...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Walmart shows strength in online grocery

Walmart’s BB #:143789 growth in e-commerce has been well documented, but a new report says it’s by far No.1 when...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Grocery Outlet shines in first earnings since IPO

Grocery Outlet BB #:154673 didn’t disappoint in its first earnings report following since going public this summer. The Emeryville, CA-based...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Webinar explores the “why” behind FreshFacts Q2 data

Organic produce is in a bit of a sales slump, and bell peppers are hot, but what market forces are...

6 years ago 3 minute read

A terrible Top 10 list takedown

Did you know that fresh produce is often dirty because it’s grown outside in the dirt? Of course you did....

6 years ago 4 minute read

SpartanNash announces leadership transition, exit of Fresh Kitchens operations

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpartanNash Company BB #:104892 announced Aug. 12 that its Board of Directors has appointed the Company’s Chairman,...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Coborns cedes Twin Cities delivery business to competitor

CobornsDelivers.com in the Twin Cities will no longer be run by St. Cloud, MN-based Coborns Inc. BB #:167605 The retailer...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Food Lion adds savings program promoting healthful foods

PRESS RELEASE: SALISBURY, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Beginning Aug. 7, Food Lion Virginia customers with a Healthy Savings card will be able to...

6 years ago 3 minute read

How NOT to sell jackfruit

I’m sure most of you are tired of hearing about jackfruit, but consumers aren’t. Not yet. The Google Trend line...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Fruit dips in latest FreshFacts report

In the latest FreshFacts on Retail report from the United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458, five of the Top 10...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Grocer pilots laser-labeled mangoes to minimize plastic packaging

PRESS RELEASE: SPAR Austria has introduced laser-labelled organic mangoes to EUROSPAR and INTERSPAR stores throughout the country to replace plastic...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Sprouts misses in Q2, president plans departure

Fresh produce wasn’t much help in a rough second quarter for Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563. The company reported...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Kroger names former Walmart VP to Nashville Division leadership

PRESS RELEASE: CINCINNATI, July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced Sonya Hostetler has been named...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Sobeys to introduce reusable produce bags in first push to eliminate plastic bags by January 2020

PRESS RELEASE: Stellarton, NS – Sobeys Inc. BB #:116615 announced today that it will remove plastic grocery bags from all...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Retail flourishes in the Carolinas

A lengthy growing season means more grocery business. The retail landscape in the Carolinas can be described as a continuous...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Ferrara to succeed Larkin as president and CEO of the National Grocers Association

PRESS RELEASE: Arlington, VA- Following an extensive national search, assisted by the firm of Spencer Stuart, Cheryl Sommer, NGA Chair...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Albertsons grew digital and eCommerce 33% in Q1

Company Release – 7/24/2019 9:00 AM ET BOISE, Idaho, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326...

6 years ago 16 minute read

Equitable Food Initiative Receives Walmart Foundation Grant to Promote Responsible Labor Practices in Mexico

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2019 – Equitable Food Initiative has received a $1.2 million grant from Walmart Foundation BB #:143789 to...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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