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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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Blue Book Helps Fresh Thyme Market Find Reliable Suppliers and Streamline Operations
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Shuman Farms Uses Blue Book Services to Strengthen Customer Relationships
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