Retail

Gelson’s launches convenience format at EV charging centers

ENCINO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Supercharging its seven-decade reputation as an innovator in Southern California, Gelson’s BB #:113119...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Wawa details Ohio expansion plan

WAWA, Pa., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wawa, a privately held, family-owned chain of more than 1,000 convenience retail...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Smart & Final president to retire

September 27, 2023 LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company for El Super,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Target to close 9 stores in 4 states because of theft and safety

MINNEAPOLIS – September 26, 2023 – At Target BB #:166987, we take the decision to close stores very seriously, and...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Why the FTC beef with Amazon excludes grocery

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general sued Amazon Inc. BB #:283186, September 26, alleging that the online...

2 years ago 4 minute read

‘Best’ is subjective when it comes to ranking grocers

My hackles raise every time a “best” grocer/retailer/store list comes up. This time, it is my long-time beef with USA...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh Thyme donates $400K to Feeding America, food banks

Fresh Thyme shoppers support Midwest food banks DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 21, 2023 – Fresh Thyme Market, BB #:290751 a grocer that has...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Kroger Delivery expands in Colorado

JOHNSTOWN, Colo., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced the official opening of a new...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Harris Teeter Delivery launches in DC with temperature-controlled delivery trucks

HT Delivery launched in Greater Maryland in May 2023, now expands to DC metro area. No delivery fee for 30...

2 years ago 3 minute read

WinCo Foods to use Invafresh platform in fresh departments

WinCo leverages the prescriptive analytics and AI capabilities of the Invafresh Fresh Retail Platform to optimize multiple fresh departments Toronto,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Kroger to increase shelf space for local products

CINCINNATI, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 announced today a commitment to make more local products...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Stop & Shop upgrades in-store robots

Marty Now Monitors Real-Time Data to Improve On-Shelf Product Availability and Price Accuracy, While Continuing the Work to Keep Stores...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Edible Garden signs distribution deal with Wisconsin retailer

BELVIDERE, NJ, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated BB #:336701, a leader in controlled environment agriculture...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Instacart announces pricing of IPO

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Maplebear Inc. d/b/a “Instacart” today announced the pricing of its initial public offering...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Publix rolls out fresh produce-stocked mobile food pantries

LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As Publix Super Markets BB #:110909 launches its annual Publix Serves Week focused on alleviating hunger, a number...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Kroger to offer medically tailored meals

CINCINNATI, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, is announcing its...

2 years ago 6 minute read

DoorDash expands grocery selection with new partners

Rapid Growth Beyond Restaurants Continues With the Addition of CUB, Eataly, El Super, Fiesta Mart, Lowe’s Markets, Pruett’s Food, Stater...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Albertsons launches 30-Minute grocery pickup and delivery

September 13, 2023 BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 today announced the launch of its Flash grocery service, allowing...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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Blue Book Helps Fresh Thyme Market Find Reliable Suppliers and Streamline Operations

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Blue Book Services provides the critical insights and tools we need to confidently expand our customer base and drive our sweet onion sales forward. - Trish James, CMO

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