Retail

Rio Grande Valley’s unique retail scene

The Rio Grande Valley is home to a unique produce retail scene unlike any other in the Lone Star State....

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United Fresh schedules webinars to discuss retail, foodservice trends

Have you downloaded the latest copies of the United Fresh Produce Association’s FreshFacts on Retail and Fresh Insights for Foodservice?...

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United Fresh Releases Q4 2019 FreshFacts on Retail Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 21, 2020) – United Fresh’s FreshFacts® on Retail Q4 2019 is now available. The issue includes Q4...

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NGA: New retail formats will focus on one of these three features

SAN DIEGO – Even with a strong economy and rising consumer spending, independent conventional grocery retailers face increasing challenges. Consumer...

5 years ago 2 minute read

NGA: Bringing local to life

SAN DIEGO – Independent retailers have more competition than ever, but one advantage they still have is their location. They...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Walmart’s grocery win streak continues

While most of the coverage of Walmart’s BB #:143789 4th quarter earnings pointed to lower-than-expected profits, the bright spots show...

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KC retailer Price Chopper to invest $54MM into new stores, remodels

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Price Chopper, Kansas City’s locally-owned grocer, is planning an unprecedented amount of capital investments on their...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Hy-Vee to convert four QT convenience stores to Fast & Fresh format

PRESS RELEASE: Hy-Vee, Inc. BB #:101759 announced today that it has acquired four QT convenience store locations in the Des...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Aldi and I still don’t mix

I made sure to bring a quarter. My objective in this expedition was to see if I like Aldi BB...

5 years ago 3 minute read

New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets close merger with Good Food Holdings

West Coast neighborhood grocers New Seasons Market BB #:176908 and New Leaf Community Markets announced that they have closed the transaction...

5 years ago 4 minute read

I found Trader Joe’s products at Aldi, but it’s not what you think

BERLIN—I often hear the rumor that Trader Joe’s and Aldi are the same company, and it’s a complicated thing to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Albertsons Co-Chairman Jim Donald to keynote OPS

MONTEREY, CA – February 17, 2020 Jim Donald, Albertsons BB #:193326 Co-Chairman and one of most admired CEOs in the...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Ahold USA to close Midwest online Peapod division

QUINCY, MA, Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ahold Delhaize USA BB #:138251 today announced plans to close the Midwest...

5 years ago 6 minute read

PMA Fresh Connections Preview

Newark, Del. – More than 35 produce buyers are scheduled to attend Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) BB #:153708 Fresh Connections:...

5 years ago 6 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 7, 2020

Pamela reports from Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the world’s largest produce gathering. She talks with American and Canadian companies that...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Earth Fare faces lawsuit by employees

A Florida and a Tennessee employee of Earth Fare BB #:168468 are suing the retailer for not giving proper notice...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Earth Fare files Chapter 11 with over $100 million in liabilities

Earth Fare, BB #:168468 the natural and organic retail chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, only days after announcing plans...

5 years ago 1 minute read

UNFI announces senior management changes

United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 announced a number of changes within the Company’s senior management team.  The Company also...

5 years ago 6 minute read

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Fresh Thyme Market

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

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Shuman Farms

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

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