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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 7 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 8 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 7 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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