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Albertsons accepts EBT payments online for SNAP benefits

BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 today announced that it has deployed a new online service for Electronic Benefits...

3 years ago 4 minute read

EBT SNAP now accepted online via the Instacart platform in 10 more states

SAN FRANCISCO – Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced that Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental...

3 years ago 9 minute read

Yellow Banana partners with the City of Chicago in tackling food deserts

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yellow Banana, the owner and operator of eight Save A Lot locations in the Chicagoland area, today announced the...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Aldi Nord opens Netherlands’ first AI-powered frictionless supermarket

July 18, 2022 TEL AVIV, Israel, & UTRECHT, The Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trigo, an Israel-based computer vision company specializing in frictionless checkout...

3 years ago 3 minute read

UK-based retailer removes best by dates on produce to reduce food waste

Best before dates will be removed from over 300 lines of fruit and vegetables across stores, following successful trial Move...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Natural Grocers plans nationwide hiring push, increased wages at all locations

LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Grocers BB #:188775, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Kroger Delivery expands to Nashville, Chicago

CINCINNATI, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 America’s largest grocery retailer, today announced it will offer...

3 years ago 7 minute read

Fresh berries feature in Aldi Fan Favorites survey

BATAVIA, Ill., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For the fourth year in a row, we surveyed shoppers about their favorite...

3 years ago 5 minute read

June U.S. eGrocery Sales Total $7.2 Billion, up 6% Versus Prior Year

Q2 results finished 1% higher YOY as eGrocery services and shoppers’ behaviors evolve Barrington, Ill. – July 13, 2022 –...

3 years ago 7 minute read

June produce sales saw slowdown in fruit inflation

The June Marketplace Inflation has dominated the trade and consumer headlines since early fall of last year and June 2022...

3 years ago 15 minute read

UNFI restructures leadership

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced a new leadership and organizational structure...

3 years ago 7 minute read

Kroger launches Boost membership program with discounts and unlimited grocery delivery

CINCINNATI, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, today announced the national launch...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Dollar General announces CEO retirement, transition plan

Todd Vasos to Transition from CEO to Special Advisory Role Effective November 1, 2022; Jeffery Owen Named as Successor GOODLETTSVILLE,...

3 years ago 9 minute read

Walmart to purchase 4,500 Canoo electric delivery vehicles to be used for last mile deliveries

The retailer will be the first to receive Canoo’s Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle which is anticipated to begin hitting the road...

3 years ago 6 minute read

SpartanNash celebrates five years of Fast Lane online shopping

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the “Company”) BB #:104892 announced today that guests can use its Fast Lane...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Schnucks expands partnership with DoorDash to include 25 store locations

ST. LOUIS, July 11, 2022 – After initially launching a partnership with DoorDash in 2021 at five stores in the...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Goodfood partners with Pusateri’s for on-demand grocery service

TORONTO and MONTREAL, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goodfood Market Corp. (“Goodfood” or “the Company”) (TSX: FOOD) a leading...

3 years ago 4 minute read

SpartanNash’s corporate headquarters transformation prioritizes “people and fun”

Newly-renovated Grand Rapids Service Center reflects evolving needs of team; deepens roots in local community  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Food solutions...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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