Retail

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...

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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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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....

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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....

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 6 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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%...

2 years ago 7 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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