Retail

Analysis shows grocers foresee AI’s impact on staffing and software, but slow to adopt

NEW YORK and MIAMI, June 12, 2023 – Incisiv, a next-generation industry insights firm that helps retailers and brands navigate digital disruption, and Wynshop, the leading provider...

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May online grocery sales slip year-over-year, pickup on the rise

Barrington, Ill. – June 13, 2023 – The U.S. online grocery market finished May with $6.9 billion in total sales,...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Half of retail workers have witnessed theft in the past 6 months, survey shows

In the past six months, 50 percent of retail and grocery workers say they’ve witnessed a theft or attempted theft,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Canadian retailer T&T Supermarkets to open store in Seattle area

RICHMOND, BC, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – T&T Supermarkets BB #:165666 is marking 30 years as Canada’s favorite Asian grocery...

2 years ago 4 minute read

FMI study shows strong retail interest in private brands

June 6, 2023 – ARLINGTON, VA – More than 80% of respondents to a recent FMI BB #:162464 survey of...

2 years ago 3 minute read

The Fresh Market offers Father’s Day meal and gift options

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Fresh Market, Inc. BB #:155863 is helping to take the guesswork out of Father’s Day meals and...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Associated Wholesale Grocers hosts ribbon cutting at Mississippi distribution hub

New All-In-One Distribution Hub features advanced intelligence, automation, and a significantly expanded variety of offerings to improve system-wide distribution and...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Sprouts Farmers Markets releases ESG report for 2022

PHOENIX, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Loblaws makes 1 billion pound food recovery pledge

TORONTO, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ – Loblaw Companies Limited BB #:138169 is celebrating its inaugural Food Waste Awareness Week (June 4 to 10)...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Dollar General pulls back on pOpshelf, plans fresh produce in 5,000 stores this year 

In an action mirroring many of its customers, Dollar General BB #:172794 is pulling back on “nice to have” investments...

2 years ago 2 minute read

BJ’s Wholesale Club to expand to Tennessee

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. & LA VERGNE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club BB #:162875, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced today...

2 years ago 9 minute read

Giant Food announces return of summer local produce boxes

Available all summer long through Giant Delivers, the Local Produce Boxes will feature an expanded variety of fresh, seasonal produce...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Aldi introduces 30-minute delivery via Instacart-powered virtual store

ALDI Express, a new convenience delivery offering, makes it easier than ever for customers to access last-minute items and essentials...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Food Lion starts summer feeding campaign

SALISBURY, N.C., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Food Lion Feeds’ fourth annual Summers Without Hunger campaign aims to address...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Albertsons Companies consolidates its private labels

May 31, 2023 BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 announced today that it will rebrand its Signature Farms, Signature...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Instacart launches AI-powered food inspiration search tool, Ask Instacart

SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today launched Ask Instacart, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered search...

2 years ago 6 minute read

SpartanNash Foundation hosts in-store military fundraiser

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 will salute military and disaster relief...

2 years ago 3 minute read

The Fresh Market opens newest store

Best in America brings shoppers a new and unique sensory experience GREENSBORO, NC – The Fresh Market, Inc. BB #:155863...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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