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AWG reports record sales at annual meeting

KANSAS CITY, Kan., MARCH 21, 2023 – Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) BB #:101651 reported record consolidated company sales of...

2 years ago 3 minute read

The Fresh Market partners with Chef Anna Rossi for Spring and Easter celebration

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Fresh Market BB #:155863 is welcoming spring and the upcoming Easter holiday by launching an annual partnership...

2 years ago 5 minute read

AWG Brands private labels post record sales year

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – AWG Brands, the private brand family owned by Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG), BB #:101651 delivered...

2 years ago 4 minute read

UNFI promotes two executives

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced the elevation of two senior leaders to better align leadership...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Kroger Delivery opens in Denver metro

DENVER, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s grocer, today announced its Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC)...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Giant Eagle names interim CEO following departure

Giant Eagle BB #:104280, Pittsburgh, PA, has appointed Bill Artman as interim CEO following the departure of Laura Karet, who...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Sprouts Farmers Market acquires two licensed CA stores

PHOENIX, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. BB #:168563 today announces that it has acquired two...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Study shows retailers to automate 70% of store tasks by 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The recent 2023 Connected Retail Experience Study, conducted by Incisiv in collaboration with Verizon Business, shows that retailers...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Harris Teeter updates logo, marketing

Harris Teeter, LLC, BB #:108293 the Charlotte, NC-based retailer owned by Kroger BB #:100073, unveiled a new logo and branding...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Schnucks to bring AI in-store ‘Smart Salad Bars’ to 22 Locations

LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Picadeli, a leading food tech company dedicated to driving traffic into retail...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Canadian grocery delivery company Spud rebrands

CALGARY, Alberta, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spud is thrilled to announce the launch of its refreshed company brand....

2 years ago 4 minute read

Kroger partners with Gatik for autonomous truck delivery in Texas

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gatik, the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics, today announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport...

2 years ago 3 minute read

UNFI upgrades supply chain operations with AI, automation

Company implementing process improvements, new SAE technology tools and announcing the first of five planned Symbotic automation systems to enhance...

2 years ago 5 minute read

February 2023 online grocery sales rise slightly as delivery slips

Barrington, Ill. – March 14, 2023 – The U.S. online grocery market finished last month with $8.8 billion in total...

2 years ago 8 minute read

Meijer becomes first retailer to support SNAP benefits on Flashfood

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In an ongoing effort to make fresh food more accessible, Meijer BB...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Walmart serves up savings for Easter

Springtime festivities are right around the corner. But, despite the excitement this time of year brings, we know our customers...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Gordon Food Service Stores expand into Texas

HOUSTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Gordon Food Service BB #:100172, a privately held and family-managed foodservice distributor with operations...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Aldi expands merch collection with all items under $10

BATAVIA, Ill., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ALDI BB #:116756, one of America’s fastest-growing grocers, is launching its largest ALDI...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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