Retail

Citing excessive shoplifting losses, Wegmans pulls self-scan technology

Rochester, NY-based Wegmans Food Markets Inc. BB #:104173 says it is discontinuing its self-scanning checkout-free program due to excessive shoplifting....

3 years ago 1 minute read

Raley’s picks DoorDash for same-day grocery delivery

New partnership offers same-day grocery delivery from Raley’s and Bashas’ locations Today, we are excited to announce a partnership with The...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Kroger touts fresh, digital growth in Q2 2022 report

Second Quarter Highlights • Identical Sales without fuel increased 5.8% • Operating Profit of $954 million; Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Hy-Vee emphasizes growing presence in Wisconsin with Green Bay Packers sponsorship

Titletown and the Green Bay Packers are kicking off the season by welcoming a new partner: Hy-Vee BB #:101759, the...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Grocers top Great Place to Work retail list 

Rochester, NY-based Wegmans BB #:104173 ranked No. 1 in the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail list, and ranked No. 3...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Southeastern Grocers partners with DoorDash for delivery and curbside pickup

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

3 years ago 4 minute read

UNFI offers retailers new meal solutions

September 07, 2022 PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced it has added two new meal solutions...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Instacart acquires e-commerce platform for independent retailers

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced it has...

3 years ago 7 minute read

Misfits Market to acquire Imperfect Foods

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Misfits Market , BB #:349668 the online grocery platform driven by accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, today announced the...

3 years ago 4 minute read

How consumers continue to mix online and in-store grocer shopping

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services leader, today previewed results of...

3 years ago 6 minute read

HEB expands further north

The wait is almost over, North Texans. H-E-B BB #:106490 will officially open the doors to its store in Frisco at...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Meijer launches new simplified grocery-only concept

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. , Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In its latest innovation to provide a shopping solution for every...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Rabobank: High prices affecting shopping decisions, discount traffic up 10-15% 

In its most recent North American Agribusiness Review, Rabobank says consumers are clearly trading down in their shopping behavior, dining...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Retail embracing technology on many levels

E-commerce in grocery got a massive boost during the pandemic, but many retailers realize technology can help them throughout their...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Giant Food hires SVP of operations

LANDOVER, Md., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Giant Food BB #:103652, the leading greater Washington, D.C. retail grocery chain, today...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Food Lion expands to go services

SALISBURY, N.C., Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With more shoppers opting to save time by ordering groceries online, Food...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Online grocer FreshDirect exits Washington, D.C., Philadelphia

In a blog post and announcement to customers, New York-based online grocer FreshDirect BB #:164151 says it is exiting two...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Dollar General adds president title to CFO

August 25, 2022 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dollar General Corporation BB #:172794 announced the promotion of John Garratt to President and Chief...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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