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Retail
Save A Lot names former SuperValu executive CEO
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced that its...
Sam’s Club turns to inventory analytics robots
BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sam’s Club, BB #:140368 a division of Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 and a leading membership warehouse club, today...
Nourish + Bloom Market to launch the autonomous grocery store with robotic delivery
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nourish + Bloom Market, the first African American owned...
SpartanNash stores offering free delivery in February
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 is inviting grocery store guests to shop from the comfort of...
Mourning the death of the shopping experience
Did you hear that? Listen closely and pay attention, or you might miss it. It’s faint, but distinguishable. There it...
Kroger to open Ocado-powered fulfillment center in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, today announced it will...
Albertsons to use Afresh Technologies AI platform
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 will enhance its fresh offering with Afresh Technologies’ AI-powered...
Stop & Shop to increase access to fresh and healthy food in Massachusetts
QUINCY, Mass., Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stop & Shop BB #:101396 and Boston-based nonprofit About Fresh announced today...
Walmart invests in indoor farmer Plenty
BENTONVILLE, Ark. & SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Walmart BB #:143789 and Plenty Unlimited Inc. BB #:356949, today announced Walmart...
SpartanNash extends distribution footprint with California partnership
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892, today announced it is expanding its distribution footprint with new operations...
Uber partners with Smart & Final to expand West coast grocery offering
California stores will offer delivery of alcohol, making them Uber’s first major US grocery partner to do so SAN FRANCISCO...
Focus on Fresh: Five trends to watch in 2022
A year ago, when I started writing the Focus on Fresh for the 2021 Know Your Commodity Guide, I had...
Walmart to build 1 million square foot fulfillment center in Mississippi
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Walmart BB #:143789 announced plans to build a fulfillment center in Olive Branch to support the...
Stop & Shop partners with Flashfood to reduce food waste
QUINCY, Mass., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stop & Shop BB #:101396, a neighborhood grocer with more than 400...
Save A Lot sells 33 stores to group led by former Fresh Thyme CEO
ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced the completion in...
Ultrafast Grocer Buyk rolls out private label
January 18, 2022 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Buyk, the real-time grocery service delivering in 15 minutes or less, has rolled out its...
Kroger gives 10 food trend predictions for 2022
CINCINNATI, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, today announced its 2022 Food...
SpartanNash hires SVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 today announced the addition of Bennett Morgan to its executive leadership...
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