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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...
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....
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. –...
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