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IFPA opens Retail Merchant Awards nominations

You know who’s getting the job done at retail – the VP or director of produce who demonstrates passion and...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Invafresh strengthens capabilities of its AI-Enhanced Fresh Retail Platform solution

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Invafresh, the industry leading fresh grocery platform, today announced the addition of new capabilities to the Recipe Manager product...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Club Stores: Eye on Innovation

The Big Three warehouse clubs have been upping their game on the technology front of late. One area of advancement...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Sam’s Club expands AI-powered exit check to 120 locations

BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sam’s Club®, one of the world’s leading retailers and digital innovation pioneer, today announced significant progress in its...

1 year ago 6 minute read

Sobeys surpasses food rescue goal

STELLARTON, NS, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited BB #:137787 and wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. BB #:116615 has surpassed its 2023...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Sprouts releases 2023 Impact Report

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Club Stores: Others Adopting the Model

Regional and online bulk-product retailers are also using strategies of the major club stores. Rosemont, IL-based US Foods, Inc. owns...

1 year ago 6 minute read

Conference recognizes Food-as-Medicine progress in retail

April 26, 2024 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Food is Medicine Institute at the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy...

1 year ago 5 minute read

DoorDash Canada and actress Catherine Reitman partner to champion on-demand grocery delivery across Canada

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, DoorDash Canada announced a partnership with Ultimate Workin’ Mom, Catherine Reitman, in support of DoorDash’s on-demand grocery delivery...

1 year ago 4 minute read

CPMA 2024: Grocer panel talks inflation coping strategies

VANCOUVER, BC—Food inflation, and how to manage it, is one of the hottest topics for Canadian consumers. At the Canadian...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Club Stores: Differentiation within the channel

For the most part, the top three warehouse chains have similar strategies and tactics, and proximity is one of the...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Club Stores: Fresh Produce in Bulk

Wholesale clubs sell an incredible amount of fresh fruits and vegetables. “Our research shows that 26 percent of shoppers indicated...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Albertsons to accept health plan grocery purchases with partnership

PLANTATION, FL – [April 24, 2024]: NationsBenefits, the market leader for supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions serving the healthcare...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Club Stores: The Value Proposition vs. Conventional Retail

Wholesale clubs operate by keeping costs low through their buying power. They require vendors to simplify packaging or complete other...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Report forecasts online grocery sales to grow at three times vs. in-store

Barrington, Ill. – April 24, 2024 – Overall grocery sales in the U.S. are forecast to grow at a compound...

1 year ago 6 minute read

Club Stores: Outperforming Traditional Grocers

All three warehouse club leaders have been expanding in recent years, along a variety of measurements. Warehouse clubs collectively have...

1 year ago 4 minute read

DoorDash now available at Wakefern banners

April 23, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, DoorDash, the local commerce platform, is excited to announce service with Wakefern Food Corp....

1 year ago 5 minute read

Giant Food lowers prices on private label basket staples

LANDOVER, Md., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Giant Food BB #:101106, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, has...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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