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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
Kroger Delivery expands in Colorado
JOHNSTOWN, Colo., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced the official opening of a new...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Blue Book Helps Fresh Thyme Market Find Reliable Suppliers and Streamline Operations
Blue Book was a super helpful tool for me to go in, find the right place, and see how large this supplier is and what their integrity is. - James Braswell, Director of Produce and Floral at Fresh Thyme Market

Shuman Farms Uses Blue Book Services to Strengthen Customer Relationships
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