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H-E-B names new regional vice president for Central Texas
PRESS RELEASE: (Austin, TX) – H-E-B is proud to announce Cathy Harm as regional vice president in Central Texas. She leads...
The Secret Life of Groceries unveiled
You’ve seen this statistic countless times: less than 3 percent of the American population produces enough food to feed everyone....
C-Stores: Opportunities for fresh produce growth
Out of bananas and apples? Have a taste for fresh, locally grown blueberries or need some heirloom tomatoes to mix...
Boston retailer joins Wakefern, will convert to Price Rite banner
Keasbey, NJ (Nov. 30, 2020) – Wakefern Food Corp. BB #:101244 today announced that Madison Foods, BB #:203620 a third-generation...
October fresh produce gains continue at retail
Eight months into the pandemic, the virus remains in firm control of how and where people spend their food dollar....
Ahold buys majority stake in online grocer FreshDirect
PRESS RELEASE: New York City and Zaandam, the Netherlands – November 18th, 2020 – Ahold Delhaize BB #:130192 and Centerbridge Partners...
Walmart adds digital initiatives as eCommerce surges nearly 80 percent
Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 reported third quarter earnings on Nov 17, which included a nearly 79 percent increase...
How to give your business a ‘transient advantage’
Every business has to create a unique space for itself to show how it’s better than competitors. Increasingly, as industries...
Five things retailers can do to boost holiday fresh produce sales
The holidays are coming and will look a little different this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shift consumer behavior. A...
Food Lion moves ahead with Bi-Lo/Harveys purchase
PRESS RELEASE: Zaandam, the Netherlands, November 10, 2020 – Ahold Delhaize announces today that Food Lion, its leading brand in the southeastern United...
Walmart terminates inventory robots from aisles
Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 has cancelled its plan to use shelf-scanning robots to help with inventory in stores. According to...
C.H. Robinson offers technology for changing retail market
Eden Prairie, Minnesota (Oct. 29, 2020) — Global logistics company C.H. Robinson BB #:100586 is bringing supply chain expertise and...
Sprouts restructures produce buying ahead of new DCs in 2021
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563 is moving forward with changes in its produce division that the company hopes will...
Wakefern Food Corp. announces $18.3 billion in sales
Keasbey, NJ – Wakefern Food Corp. BB #:101244 Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan, and...
Inside regional Latino supermarkets
In addition to the top three—Northgate González, El Rancho Supermercado, and Fresco y Más, here are some other Latino retailers...
The strong future of Latino supermarkets
There’s little doubt that Latino supermarket retailers are ahead of the larger traditional players in winning hearts and minds. As...
Inside Fresco y Más
Founded in 2016, this recent entrant to the supermarket battles Fresco y Mas is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers. Although...
Latino markets: A shelf or two vs. a whole store
Over the past few decades, as the Latino population has grown, so has the demand for stores that offer what...
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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