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Retail
On the Road: Geant Casino, Paris
PARIS–Again with the dirty carrots! It’s a thing. It has to be a thing. I saw a bunch of people...
Recent shake-ups show retail evolution
After several years of gains on slower moving, established retailers, some of the upstart disrupters are calling it quits. There...
On the Road: Carrefour, Paris
PARIS—I stopped by four very different formats of Carrefour, one of the largest supermarket chains in the world. While I...
On the Road: La Grande Epicerie, Paris
PARIS—Never mind my terrible French, this gourmet food hall is legit. Premium barely begins to describe the quality of everything...
Earth Fare to close all stores, liquidate assets
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Earth Fare, BB #:168468 the authentic specialty natural and organic grocery store and...
The technology driving RDC innovation
Technology doesn’t stay on the cutting edge by standing still, and companies of all sizes have learned this lesson the...
RDC technology takes on personnel issues
The cost and availability of labor and transportation are two recurring pain points in the produce industry, and retail distribution...
RDCs become more agile in information-sharing
All the retail distribution centers infrastructure upgrades and cold storage solutions in the world won’t help product safety standards or...
The latest innovations in retail distribution
As fresh produce markets continue to expand and the need for efficiencies and analytics grow, retail distribution centers are at...
Lucky’s Market files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to sell remaining stores
A week after announcing the abrupt closure of 32 of 39 stores, Niwot, CO-based Lucky’s Market BB #:288938 has filed...
MAP: Hy-Vee to double Dollar Fresh format store count with new Shopko conversions
PRESS RELEASE: Hy-Vee, Inc. BB #:101759 announced today that it has agreed to acquire six former Shopko locations in Iowa...
German retailer Edeka to carry citrus with Apeel technology
Hamburg, 27 January 2020: The Edeka Group is now further extending its commitment to fighting food waste and, in addition...
Fairway Market denies Chapter 7, files Chapter 11 bankruptcy one day later
Editor’s Note: Read Fairway Market’s January 22 statement regarding Chapter 7 bankruptcy rumors here. PRESS RELEASE: NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/...
Meijer plans to open small format concept January 29
PRESS RELEASE: Grand Rapids, Mich. – Woodward Corner Market, a new neighborhood grocery store by Meijer BB #:104887, is scheduled to...
MAP: Lucky’s Market to close most of its stores, see which ones are staying open
Just over a month after Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. BB #:100073 announced it was pulling its investment in Niwot, CO-based Lucky’s...
OPN report shows 5 percent organic growth in 2019
Monterey, CA (January 20, 2020) — Retail sales of organic fruits and vegetables grew by slightly more than five percent...
2020 Insights: Retail market
Conventional supermarkets are increasingly facing competition from alternative sales channels, notably dollar stores and farmers markets. “The way grocery stores...
2020 Insights: Innovation
The number of fresh produce varieties available at retail is staggering yet still proliferating, with value-added products, packaging sizes, and...
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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