Retail

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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....

3 years ago 4 minute read

Imperfect Foods hires CEO

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Imperfect Foods, BB #:299328 the online grocer at the forefront of eliminating...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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....

3 years ago 3 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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. –...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Smart & Final names new President

After nearly 12 years as President and CEO, Dave Hirz announces retirement COMMERCE, Calif. –  Smart & Final, BB #:154073...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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