Retail

Inside Northgate González

One of the biggest players in the Latino supermarket scene, Northgate González BB #:166959 boasts humble beginnings. In the early...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Latino Markets: One size doesn’t fit all

While the market may be ripe, it’s easy for mainstream retailers to assume that all Latinos have the same shopping...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Albertsons reports 243% digital sales increase in Q2, revenue up 17% YTD

BOISE, Idaho–Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended September 12, 2020....

5 years ago 14 minute read

Secrets to Success: Latino supermarkets

How do Latin grocers maintain such a loyal customer base and continue to attract more shoppers? Here are a few...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Albertsons pilots contactless, temperature-controlled grocery PickUp lockers

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 19, 2020 — Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 announced that it is piloting PickUp lockers in select Chicago Jewel-Osco...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Whole Foods Market Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends for 2021

AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 19, 2020) – Today, Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for...

5 years ago 10 minute read

PMA names inaugural retail award winners

To kick off the Global Street Fair reception at the Produce Marketing Association’s Virtual Fresh Summit on Oct. 14, four...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Exploring pandemic shopping trends with staying power  

The produce industry has watched shopper behavior closely during the pandemic in an effort to predict what’s coming next. IRI Worldwide’s Jonna Parker joined...

5 years ago 3 minute read

ACME parent Albertsons buys 27 Kings and Balducci’s stores

Malvern, PA, Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ACME Markets, Inc., a division of Albertsons Companies, Inc., (NYSE: ACI) announced...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Shopper Insights 2020: Who wants to try new items?

The great hurdle for a marketer of anything is getting your customer to try something new. In the fresh produce...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Virtual shoppers: The new critical stakeholder

Last week I grocery shopped for my monthly Produce Moms BB #:366223 lifestyle segments at Indianapolis local network WISHTV. By...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Raley’s names director of produce and floral

PRESS RELEASE: Michael Schutt has been promoted to Director, Produce & Floral for Raley’s Family of Fine Stores BB #:114741....

5 years ago 1 minute read

FMI’s report shows food retail industry’s strong performance in 2020

ARLINGTON, Va.- The annual The Food Retailing Industry Speaks (Speaks) report, released today by FMI—The Food Industry Association BB #:162464,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

MAP: Fresco y Más expands to Southwest Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–Today, Southeastern Grocers, Inc., parent company and home of BI-LO BB #:107593, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Walmart agrees to sell majority stake in Asda

LEEDS, UK, and BENTONVILLE, Ark., October 2, 2020 – Walmart Inc. BB #:143789, Asda Group Limited (“Asda”), the Issa brothers and...

5 years ago 10 minute read

E-commerce, in-home consumption lead growth in Q2: FreshFacts on Retail

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 30, 2020) – United Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:145458 Q2 2020 issue of FreshFacts® on Retail reports...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Southeastern Grocers sets groundwork for IPO

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southeastern Grocers, Inc., parent company of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. BB #:110823, Bi-Lo LLC BB #:107593, Harvey’s, and Fresco...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Kroger announces new Senior VP of Supply Chain

CINCINNATI, The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced the retirement of Robert Clark, senior vice president of supply chain, manufacturing...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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