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Study shows independent grocers hold their own in a challenging marketplace

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The 2023 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Study, joint research between...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Recipe site Food52 partners with online shopping platform

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Food52, a leading innovator in the food, cooking, and home space, and Chicory, the leading contextual...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Wakefern expands use of AI, robotic inventory system

The largest U.S. retailer-owned cooperative will bring Simbe’s business intelligence solution to more ShopRite locations, providing real-time insights for inventory...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Whole Foods reveals 2023 local program participants

Each program track provides mentorship and tailored curriculum, supporting emerging brands poised for growth AUSTIN, Texas – Whole Foods Market...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Hungryroot reports 67% revenue surge fueled by AI grocery services

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 – Hungryroot, the AI-driven healthy grocery and recipe service that is redefining food-at-home, making it more personal, sustainable...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Walmart reports sales, profit growth in Q2

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug 17, 2023 – Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 announces second quarter results, including strong revenue and operating income...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Why Aldi buying Winn-Dixie is a major shift in strategy 

When Batavia, IL-based Aldi BB #:116756 said it is buying 400 Winn-Dixie BB #:110823 and Harveys locations, I was shocked. It...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh produce sees volume growth at retail in July

The July Marketplace July was another month of single-digit food and beverage inflation for U.S. retail. While the Circana (formerly...

2 years ago 14 minute read

Albertsons launches nutrition info on Sincerely Health platform

BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 is excited to share the latest digital enhancement to its Sincerely Health...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Aldi to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket

Acquisition to add approximately 400 stores and expand access to great products at the lowest possible prices BATAVIA, Ill., Aug....

2 years ago 5 minute read

Southeastern Grocers announces divestiture of its portfolio

August 16, 2023 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Convenience giant Casey’s to acquire 63 stores from EG America

ANKENY, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (“Casey’s”) (Nasdaq: CASY) today announced an agreement to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG America, LLC...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Report: Costco more inflation-proof than other superstores

Retailers on both ends of the household income spectrum saw increased traffic this summer, according foot traffic research from Placer.Ai....

2 years ago 2 minute read

Stater Bros. Markets: Leadership changes

Another feather in the hat of Stater Bros. Markets, BB #:111865 Colton, CA, according to Carol Spieckerman, president of Spieckerman...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Hy-Vee, Uber Eats launch grocery delivery with NFL promotion

San Francisco, CA — August 11, 2023 — Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. announced its new partnership with grocery chain Hy-Vee...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Stater Bros. Markets: Expansion at home

Stater Bros. Markets, BB #:111865 Colton, CA, has grown from about 100 stores in the late 1990s to 170-plus stores...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Hy-Vee launches wellness tour

August 9, 2023 — In partnership with Old El Paso, a popular brand of Tex-Mex style foods, Hy-Vee BB #:101759...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Stater Bros. Markets: Progress through partnerships

While not having a reputation for being on the cutting edge of innovation, Stater Bros. Markets, BB #:111865 Colton, CA,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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