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Cardenas Markets acquires six Rio Ranch Market stores in Southern California
The Hispanic supermarket chain, Cardenas Markets BB #:186000, announced that it is expanding its presence in Southern California by acquiring...
Gelson’s proves an attractive investment
While low employee turnover and careful expansion have contributed to Gelson’s Markets BB #:113119 success—innovation, experimentation, and execution have been...
Vallarta Supermarkets tests autonomous robots in store
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and leader in retail automation, has deployed a pilot program with...
Kroger Delivery opens in South Florida
MIAMI, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Propelled by steady growth, The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, announced...
This World’s Largest Fruit Display is … bananas
If your Chicagoland store is short a few bananas this week, it’s because they’re all at Jewel-Osco BB #:193326 in...
Gelson’s anticipates customer desires
In the opinion of Ron Fong, president and CEO of the California Grocers Association, Gelson’s Markets’ BB #:113119 success is...
Activist investors push for Walmart execs on SpartanNash board
June 07, 2022 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Macellum Advisors GP, LLC and Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, who beneficially own approximately 4.5% of...
Meijer celebrates 60th anniversary of first supercenter
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sixty years ago Hendrik and Fred Meijer opened a store in Grand...
Worst produce department advice ever
I just saw possibly the worst headline about grocery shopping I’ve ever read: Why Skipping The Produce Aisle May Save...
Gelson’s Markets’ formula for success
Gelson’s Markets BB #:113119 made the strategic decision to provide the best possible customer experience within a smaller number of...
SpartanNash hires VP Finance – Food Distribution
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 today announced the addition of Greg Crane as Vice President, Finance...
Gelson’s: The fine dining of retail
With just 27 locations from San Diego to Santa Barbara, Gelson’s Markets BB #:113119 is recognized as one of the...
Walmart to build four high-tech fulfillment centers
June 03, 2022 (BUSINESS WIRE) — This morning, Walmart BB #:143789 announced plans to build four new high-tech fulfillment centers....
7-Eleven opens Evolution Store in Dallas
IRVING, Texas, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — 7-Eleven, Inc. BB #:105528 has announced the opening of its fifth Evolution Store...
Report projects Amazon to overtake Walmart as top retailer by 2024
June 01, 2022 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Edge by Ascential, whose technology-driven products power brands to win in digital commerce, today released its...
Circle K parent to bring smart checkout to 7,000 stores
Laval, Québec, Canada, and PALO ALTO, California – June 2, 2022 – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. one of the world’s largest...
California retail is as varied as its produce
It’s not surprising California, especially Southern California—with its proximity to superb growing regions, international trade, and a diverse population and...
What retail can learn from foodservice demand forecasts
I’ve read a few reports lately that, while they are foodservice-focused, raise concerns for grocery retailers as we round the...
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