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Instacart files for Initial Public Offering
SAN FRANCISCO, August 25, 2023 – Maplebear Inc. d/b/a “Instacart” today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1...
BJ’s plans third TN club store
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. & GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club BB #:162875 a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced today that its...
Study shows independent grocers hold their own in a challenging marketplace
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The 2023 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Study, joint research between...
Wakefern expands use of AI, robotic inventory system
The largest U.S. retailer-owned cooperative will bring Simbe’s business intelligence solution to more ShopRite locations, providing real-time insights for inventory...
Whole Foods reveals 2023 local program participants
Each program track provides mentorship and tailored curriculum, supporting emerging brands poised for growth AUSTIN, Texas – Whole Foods Market...
Hungryroot reports 67% revenue surge fueled by AI grocery services
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 – Hungryroot, the AI-driven healthy grocery and recipe service that is redefining food-at-home, making it more personal, sustainable...
Walmart reports sales, profit growth in Q2
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug 17, 2023 – Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 announces second quarter results, including strong revenue and operating income...
Albertsons launches nutrition info on Sincerely Health platform
BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 is excited to share the latest digital enhancement to its Sincerely Health...
Aldi to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket
Acquisition to add approximately 400 stores and expand access to great products at the lowest possible prices BATAVIA, Ill., Aug....
Southeastern Grocers announces divestiture of its portfolio
August 16, 2023 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery...
Convenience giant Casey’s to acquire 63 stores from EG America
ANKENY, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (“Casey’s”) (Nasdaq: CASY) today announced an agreement to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG America, LLC...
Report: Costco more inflation-proof than other superstores
Retailers on both ends of the household income spectrum saw increased traffic this summer, according foot traffic research from Placer.Ai....
Hy-Vee, Uber Eats launch grocery delivery with NFL promotion
San Francisco, CA — August 11, 2023 — Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. announced its new partnership with grocery chain Hy-Vee...
Hy-Vee launches wellness tour
August 9, 2023 — In partnership with Old El Paso, a popular brand of Tex-Mex style foods, Hy-Vee BB #:101759...
Online grocery sales slide 7 percent
Barrington, Ill. – August 9, 2023 – The U.S. online grocery market posted $7.2 billion in total sales, down 7.0%...
Online grocer Gopuff lowers prices 30 percent for loyalty members
PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Gopuff launched a major new benefit for its FAM membership program to maximize members’ savings. With this launch,...
Save A Lot sells 18 remaining stores, completing wholesale conversion
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Save A Lot BB #:143893 one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., announced the re-licensing...
C&S Wholesale Grocers announces CEO succession
KEENE, N.H., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, BB #:137315 a leader in supply chain solutions and...
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