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Natural Grocers promotes summer savings

LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 12, 2023 – Natural Grocers BB #:188775, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., invites...

2 years ago 9 minute read

Research shows smaller retailers will face tougher fight online against Walmart

July 12, 2023 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New research illustrates how much Walmart BB #:143789 will continue to challenge regional grocers’ eGrocery business....

2 years ago 8 minute read

H-E-B opens Austin store on historic site

The 107,000-square-foot store preserves and celebrates the rich history of the iconic Nutty Brown site H-E-B’s BB #:106490 newest store,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Albertsons fights food insecurity with organic private label

July 05, 2023 BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 today announced the launch of its O Organics “Fight Hunger,...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Southeastern Grocers introduces new private label

Grocer’s new store brand selection provides affordable, clean label options spanning an extensive assortment of food, beverage and household items...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Festival Foods partners with AI firm for fresh operations

TAMPA, FL — Festival Foods, a leading grocer, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Upshop, the leading provider...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Empire Company and Longo’s unite for enhanced grocery home delivery

STELLARTON, NS, July 4, 2023 – Today, Empire Company Limited BB #:137787 and Longo’s BB #:154544 have announced the completion of the integration...

2 years ago 3 minute read

SpartanNash achieves significant milestone with Flashfood

ESG initiative provides deep discounts for grocery shoppers while diverting food from landfills GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 5, 2023 – Food...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Natural Grocers celebrates sustainability milestone

Since 2009, Company prevents 500 million single-use plastic bags from impacting the environment with disposable bag-free checkouts LAKEWOOD, Colo., June...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Northeast Grocery names COO, Tops president

SCHENECTADY N.Y. and WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Northeast Grocery, Inc. (NGI), the parent company of Price Chopper/Market...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Kroger celebrates Fourth of July with dazzling desserts

CINCINNATI, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today shared its limited edition patriotic sweet treats and...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Kroger shares grocery ideas for as little as $3.50 per meal

CINCINNATI, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today shared a grocery haul, serving up five lunch and dinner...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Heritage Group acquires El Rancho Supermercado

Eric Stover, CEO of Cardenas Markets and El Rancho Supermercado, send this letter to vendors June 27, 2023: Dear Vendor...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Bashas promotes COO to president

Bashas’ BB #:104559 has elevated its COO to president at a grand opening ceremony that also celebrated the company’s new...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Teamsters oppose Kroger-Albertsons merger

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2023 – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is formally opposing the merger of The Kroger Company BB #:100073 and...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Walmart opens high tech fulfillment center near Indianapolis

Location marks retailer’s second-of-its-kind and largest to date; brings new career pathways MCCORDSVILLE, Ind. – Walmart BB #:143789 associates were...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Kroger Q1 2023 report shows success of ‘Leading with Fresh’ strategy

First Quarter Highlights CINCINNATI, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today reported its first quarter 2023...

2 years ago 6 minute read

UNFI consolidates regions, cuts 150 jobs

Regional realignment follows previous leadership changes to drive efficiency and further enable customer-centric strategy and transformation plan PROVIDENCE, R.I. –...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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