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Ralphs opens first kitchen center in LA with Kitchen United
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ralphs BB #:113631 and Kitchen United MIX announced today the opening of the...
Food Lion expands hydroponic offerings with Vertical Roots lettuce at 300+ stores
CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vertical Roots, a leading U.S. vertical farm and consumer produce brand, is pleased...
BrightDrop signs Walmart as electric vehicle customer
Jan 5, 2022 DETROIT – At CES today, BrightDrop, the technology company decarbonizing last-mile delivery, announced it is adding Walmart...
The retail curmudgeon agrees with top retailer’s ranking
I feel the need to prove, if only to myself, that I am not entirely a retail curmudgeon. So I...
Walmart to expand InHome Delivery, reaching 30MM U.S. homes in 2022
BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–It’s a new year and Walmart BB #:143789 is resolving to bring the convenience of InHome delivery to...
Schnucks starts 2022 with Good For You program for rewards members
New partnership with Spoon Guru identifies healthy options and tracks purchases for customers at Schnucks’ 111 stores ST. LOUIS, Jan....
Imperfect Foods hires CEO
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Imperfect Foods, BB #:299328 the online grocer at the forefront of eliminating...
The Fresh Market: Me versus the American public
I am starting to come across as a retail curmudgeon. I don’t care for Aldi. I didn’t like Amazon Fresh....
Southeastern Grocers updates nearly 80 stores and donates $5.5MM to the community in 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores,...
Grocery delivery start-up Buyk expands to Chicago
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Buyk, a real-time retail grocery delivery service that promises to deliver essential food, drink and other necessities to your...
Retail Reflections: The Value of Consistency
One of the many highlights of my professional career has been interacting with the founders, CEOs, presidents, and senior management...
NGA urges Biden Administration to grant vaccine mandate grocery exemption
Independent supermarkets face pressure amid acute workforce shortage and holiday rush FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2021 Washington, D.C. –...
DoorDash partners with Southeastern Grocers for grocery delivery
New partnership offers convenient same-day delivery from more than 400 stores across the southeastern United States 12/21/21 — Today, DoorDash...
Hy-Vee plans to expand beyond the Midwest
Hy-Vee, Inc. BB #:101759 intends to grow beyond its eight Midwest states. According to a video obtained by the Des...
Publix names new Vice President of Marketing
LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– After 48 years of dedicated service, Publix Super Markets’ BB #:110909 Vice President of Marketing Mark Irby...
Smart & Final names new President
After nearly 12 years as President and CEO, Dave Hirz announces retirement COMMERCE, Calif. – Smart & Final, BB #:154073...
Southeastern Grocers pairs private label with rewards program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie BB #:110823...
Walmart tops BrandSpark’s Most Trusted Grocer Awards
NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Today, in partnership with Newsweek magazine, BrandSpark International announced a special edition of...
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