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Meijer to host first sustainability supplier summit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer BB #:104887 announced today that it will host its first Sustainability...
FMI honors retail leaders
Arlington, VA – FMI—the Food Industry Association today announces its annual Executive Leadership Awards, featuring Neal Berube; Jonathan Mayes; Steve...
Independent grocers testify to antitrust tactics in retail
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 28, 2022 — Washington, D.C. — Two independent grocers testified today on behalf of the...
BJ’s Wholesale Club partners with DoorDash for grocery delivery
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club BB #:162875, a leading membership warehouse club in the Eastern United States,...
Walmart picks Taylor Farms as 2022 Supplier of the Year
SALINAS, Calif., March 28, 2022 — Taylor Farms BB #:154001 was recognized as Walmart’s BB #:143789 2022 Supplier of the...
Save Mart acquired by private investment firm
MODESTO, Calif., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, The Save Mart Companies announced that Kingswood Capital Management LP (“Kingswood”) has...
Long-time grocery industry leader Bill Bishop passes away
Barrington, Ill. – March 28, 2022 – The Bishop family announces the passing of their father, Willard “Bill” Bishop, who...
SpartanNash contract extended through 2025 by the U.S. Defense Commissary Agency
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 today announced that the U.S. Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has extended...
Focal Systems hires retail veteran as Chief Strategy and Marketplace Officer
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In order to better serve the retail industry with state of the art AI and to couple that...
Instacart launches digital platform for retail
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart pioneered online grocery shopping with its consumer marketplace, and already powers the...
Don’t discount the dollar store
While I may live in one of the most enviable places in the world for grocery shoppers—Austin, TX, a place...
RoboResearch report shows consumers returning to normal on foodservice and retail
RaboResearch colleagues from the consumer foods team published a report recently on consumer behavior changes that persisted through the latest...
Kroger pairs with AI firm to reimagine fresh shopping experience
CINCINNATI and SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 and NVIDIA today announced...
Dollar Stores: Beyond the dollar
As dollar stores experiment with new formats and fresh product lineups, they’re also exploring higher price points that would allow...
Giant Eagle invests in IoT for food safety
SmartSense by Digi is the solution provider of remote equipment monitoring and digital task management for one of the nation’s...
The Fresh Market launches its first loyalty program
GREENSBORO, N.C., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Ultimate Loyalty Experience is here, and guests of The Fresh Market BB...
Tech partnership to bring AI-enabled robotic solutions to retail grocery
BEDFORD, Mass. and NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Berkshire Grey Inc, a leader in AI-enabled robotic solutions...
Empire launches grocery delivery in Quebec
STELLARTON, NS, March 22, 2022 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited BB #:137787 today announced that following the launch of Voilà...
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Blue Book Helps Fresh Thyme Market Find Reliable Suppliers and Streamline Operations
Blue Book was a super helpful tool for me to go in, find the right place, and see how large this supplier is and what their integrity is. - James Braswell, Director of Produce and Floral at Fresh Thyme Market

Shuman Farms Uses Blue Book Services to Strengthen Customer Relationships
Blue Book Services provides the critical insights and tools we need to confidently expand our customer base and drive our sweet onion sales forward. - Trish James, CMO