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Natural Grocers kicks off fifth annual ‘Beat the Time Change’ blues event

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The mnemonic phrase “spring forward, fall back” may help many remember which way to adjust the clock...

2 years ago 8 minute read

Grocery delivery startup Food Rocket crashes

Food Rocket, a rapid grocery delivery startup says it will cease operations this month. According to CSP Daily News, the...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Tops Friendly Markets expands Flashfood program in NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tops Friendly Markets BB #:103173, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York,...

2 years ago 5 minute read

BJ’s expands to 20th state

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BJ’s Wholesale Club BB #:162875, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced today that it is adding five...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Winn-Dixie lowers prices on more than 150 spring essentials

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Winn-Dixie BB #:110823 is helping customers stretch their grocery budget by lowering prices on more than 150 everyday...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Sprouts doubles local produce, focuses on smaller-format stores 

Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563 is downsizing its square footage, while focusing on more local and unique options in...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Walmart to close last stores in Portland 

Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 is closing all its location in Portland, OR, reportedly for financial reasons.  Local news...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Orlando Store Checks Part 1: Publix, Freshfields Farm

ORLANDO – I took the early flight to Orlando and had a free day leading up to the Southeast Produce...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Kroger financial report shows strong Q4, 2022 results, growth plans for 2023

Fourth Quarter Highlights Fiscal 2022 Highlights CINCINNATI, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today reported its...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Flashfood and Giant Eagle save 1MM pounds of food from landfills

PITTSBURGH – Leading food, fuel and pharmacy retailer, Giant Eagle, BB #:104280 today announced a major milestone in its sustainability...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Albertsons Companies launches new marketing campaign

New omnichannel campaign brings to life new “Sincerely” brand platform, capturing the company’s commitment to know, nourish and care for...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Save Mart implements automated micro-fulfillment

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Robotics startup Fulfil Solutions today unveiled a fully automated platform to revolutionize online grocery by making it profitable and...

2 years ago 6 minute read

NGA calls on White House to include independent retailers in supplemental health benefit programs

Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), BB #:163424 the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, sent...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Aldi to expand grocery delivery through DoorDash partners

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DoorDash, the local commerce platform, and ALDI BB #:116756, the grocery price leader for six years running*, today...

2 years ago 4 minute read

NGA comments on proposed WIC food package revisions

Expanded offerings, greater flexibility in substitutions and package size would help independent grocers better serve WIC beneficiaries. February 21, 2023...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Kroger opens two Mix Food Halls in Indiana

(INDIANAPOLIS) — A new option for high quality, convenient meals on the go or delivered to your door is now...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Southeastern Grocers recognizes ‘most valued people’ on Supermarket Employee Day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie BB...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Publix and its customers help fight hunger through ‘Feeding More Together’

LAKELAND, Fla. – Publix, BB #:110909 its customers and associates are working together to help alleviate hunger throughout the company’s...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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