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Sep 2019
Sep 15
CBD and Hemp Front and Center at Expo East
Brand-new pavilion showcases hot trend and intriguing products beckon, while regulatory challenges persist
Sep 13
The Quiet Revolution of ‘Democratizing Healthy Products’
Seth Goldman, of Honest Tea, Beyond Meat, plans to make such items more accessible
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Oct 2021
Oct 25
Grocery Industry Forecasts Sales Growth Amid Rising Costs, Supply Chain Challenges
Brands and retailers are rethinking pricing, supply, new item and trade promotion strategies: Advantage
Oct 25
Rite Aid Chooses Within as Digital Media Agency of Record
Integrated approach will help drug store chain improve customer experience
Oct 22
SpartanNash Hopes Fun Hiring Events Will Attract New Talent
Company aiming to fill 4K positions on its 1st National Day of Hiring
Oct 22
Giant Food Debuting Limited-Time Wine Advent Calendar
Specially curated holiday item will be available at 30 select Virginia locations
Oct 21
Walmart Expands Holiday Delivery Options
Retailer providing ‘more time, more availability and more items’
Oct 21
Eddie’s of Roland Park to Offer 1K-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Limited-edition store exclusive available beginning Nov. 1
Oct 20
USDA Working to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry
Gov’t initiative will gather data to determine next steps
Oct 20
Gopuff Arrives in New York
Launch of instant-needs platform in Big Apple ‘8 years in the making’
Oct 20
Kroger Debuts Private Programmatic Advertising Marketplace
Solution enables brands to target relevant shoppers, optimize performance against actual retail sales
Oct 20
Target CEO and Wife Donate $10M to Help Build Mental Health Facility
State-of-the-art pavilion will take centralized approach to providing convenient, comprehensive care
Oct 19
Nuts and Berries: The Most Accessible Plant-Based Foods
Natural Products Expo East featured these 2 plant-based stalwarts as complementary ingredients in a variety of healthier products, as well as separately
Oct 19
Walmart to Open High-Tech Grocery Distribution Center in South Carolina
Massive new facility will create 400+ supply chain jobs in Spartanburg County
Oct 19
Price Chopper Taps CitrusAd for Retail Media
Grocer joins growing e-commerce ad network to deliver personalization for brands and agencies
Oct 18
Black Friday Again Coming Early at Walmart
Retailer will offer month-long savings, with something extra for Walmart+ members
Oct 18
Organic Trade Association Seeking New CEO
Laura Batcha to step down after more than a decade at organization
Oct 18
Big Y Holding 2nd On-the-Spot Hiring Event
Job seekers can visit 19 host locations in grocer’s market area
Oct 18
The Next Frontier in Responsible Sourcing
As responsible sourcing becomes more common among grocers, what’s coming up in this space for them to be aware of?
Oct 15
Walmart Advances in Text Shopping
Retailer’s Store No8 and global tech team testing beta experience
Oct 15
Vallarta Supermarkets Opens Store in Bakersfield, Calif.
Company’s 53rd store is its 12th location in the Central Valley
Oct 15
Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle Offers Free Digital Quoting and Enrollment Tool
Move comes in time for Medicare’s annual election period
Oct 14
NGA Foundation Grants Scholarships to Future Independent Grocery Leaders
20 students are able to further their education
Oct 14
New Seasons Market, Afresh Team on Fresher Produce
Independent grocer launching pilot of AI-powered solution
Oct 14
Gen Zs, Millennials Spurring Plant-Based Food Growth: Report
Health, sustainability and animal welfare ID’d as top motivators
Oct 14
Thrive Market Debuts Shoppable Healthy Cookbook
E-marketplace shares 60+ recipes with QR codes to buy ingredients
Oct 14
Cardenas Markets Provides On-Demand Grocery Delivery Via DoorDash
Service available at all 59 of independent grocer’s stores
Oct 13
The Fresh Market Launches National Hiring Event
Specialty retailer looking to fill 1K positions
Oct 13
Bryan Adams Backing Plant-Based Dairy Alternative
Canadian rocker to sing praises of veganism in support of Vancouver startup bettermoo(d)
Oct 12
Ahold Delhaize USA Reaches 65% Self-Distributed Milestone
Transition of procurement services at Carlisle, Pa., facility completes year
Oct 12
Stop & Shop and Instacart Offer 30-Minute Delivery
‘Express’ service will be available across grocer’s Northeast footprint
Oct 12
Giant Co. Unveils New ‘For Today’s Table’ Ads
Grocer collaborates with Brownstein on TV spots
Oct 08
Walmart+ Teams With Amex
Move enables Platinum Card members to take advantage of program’s benefits
Oct 08
E-Coupons Shape Consumer Purchases: Study
Inmar Intelligence notes shoppers’ need to save amid grocery price hikes
Oct 07
KeHE Opening Distribution Center in Goodyear, Ariz.
New Phoenix-area facility will create 270 new jobs
Oct 07
Walmart Commits to Reduce Plastic by 15%
Goal part of retailer’s mission to restore, renew, replenish and preserve planet
Oct 07
Jokr Now Delivering Alcohol on Demand
1st of the 15-minute-and-under services in NYC metro area to do so
Oct 07
FMI Bestows Community Uplift Awards
Hy-Vee, Northgate González Market and Cub Foods are recipients
Oct 07
Sifter.shop Introduces RecipeSifter
Free online tool customizes any recipe to consumers’ personal diets
Oct 06
Natural Grocers Rolls Out 1st-Ever Non-GMO Month Promo
Discounts on customer-favorite products part of campaign
Oct 06
The Home Depot Joins Walmart GoLocal
Home improvement retailer 1st to sign on to new delivery-as-a-service business
Oct 05
Hy-Vee Taps GK Omnichannel POS, Payments and Forecourt Solutions for C-Stores
Deployment aims to provide streamlined services to customers
Oct 05
KRS Orders 500+ Tortoise Robots for Client C-Stores
Local retailers will be able to provide affordable, zero-emissions same-day delivery
Oct 04
Japanese Snack Subscription Service Launches Online Asian Market
Bokksu Grocery aims to make it easier to discover and buy authentic products
Oct 04
Skogen’s Festival Foods Buying 3 Trig’s Stores
Wisconsin grocer also recently purchased 3 other locations
Oct 01
Retailers Take Part in Fair Trade Coffee Campaign
Target, Aldi, Kroger and CVS among those to commit to sustainability challenge
Oct 01
2 More PCC Stores Meet Rigorous Green Building Standards
West Seattle and Bellevue locations now Living Building Challenge Petal Certified
Sep 2021
Sep 30
Giant Food Awards Microgrants
$35K going to 16 local D.C. organizations supporting health and wellness
Sep 30
Ahold Delhaize Names Chief HR Officer
Natalia Wallenberg joins retail conglomerate from Syngenta
Sep 29
Delivery Platform Avo Raises $84M in Funding
Investment will advance company’s aim to “deliver delight” to millions in North America
Sep 29
Albertsons Cos. Opts for Procurant Perishables Order Management
New system implemented in record time across all divisions, regions and brands
Sep 28
Above Food Goes Direct-to-Consumer Route
Canadian plant-based food company aims to meet rising demand
Sep 28
Hungryroot Names CFO
Dominic Paschel’s experience includes stints at high-growth tech companies
Sep 28
NFRA Reveals 2021 Golden Penguin Winners
Awards recognize frozen and refrigerated industry’s best merchandising and marketing efforts
Sep 28
2nd Reimagined Hy-Vee Store Opens Its Doors
State-of-the-art location is grocer’s 4th supermarket in Wisconsin
Sep 27
New Leaf Community Markets Moves to Help Agricultural Workers
Grocer donates $30K to 2 local organizations
Sep 27
New Seasons/New Leaf Raises Starting Pay for Staffers
Wage updates continue indies’ investments in competitive compensation, benefits
Sep 27
Americans’ Confidence in Grocery Stores, Gov’t Hits New Low
dunnhumby global study finds consumer attitudes tied to lingering pandemic
Sep 27
Specialty Grocer Citarella Names CEO
Retail vet Rich Durante will work closely with owner and founder Joe Gurrera
Sep 27
Coalition Launches to Reform Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices
FMI, others believe patient care and public health are in jeopardy
Sep 24
2 ShopRite Stores to Deploy Remote-Controlled Delivery Robots
Customers will be 1st on East Coast to access service provided by Tortoise
Sep 23
eReceipts and Universal Digital Coupons Apps Launch
Cielo Supermarket, Elden’s Fresh Foods have already adopted time-saving, cost-efficient tech
Sep 23
Hy-Vee Teams With Simbe to Deploy Tally Robot
Retail intelligence solution rolling out to 5 stores in grocer’s Midwest footprint
Sep 22
Creative Choice Awards Winners Honored at NGA Show
Recognition bestowed for best marketing and merchandising programs
Sep 22
Albertsons 1st Nat’l Grocer to Leverage Firework’s Short-Form Video Capability
Retailer implementing tech to engage directly with digital customers
Sep 21
Consumers Turn to Bottled Water to Quench More Than Thirst
Functional benefits and environmental concerns are top of mind for consumers, manufacturers and retailers
Sep 21
Hy-Vee Associate Wins 2021 NGA Best Bagger Championship
Ben Miller earns top honors over 9 other contestants
Sep 21
Walmart Introduces ‘Built for Better’ Shopping Destination
Online platform makes it easier for customers to ID products better for them, environment
Sep 20
Three Guys from Brooklyn Promotes Nutrition Incentives
Independent grocer teams with NGA Foundation Technical Assistance Center on videos
Sep 20
ADUSA Supply Chain Network Debuts Connecticut Facility
1M-square-foot distribution center features cutting-edge tech
Sep 17
Kroger Joins Buy Safe America Coalition
Group aims to protect businesses and consumers from organized retail crime
Sep 17
PCC Touts Local Brands
Chain-wide campaign spotlights area suppliers with signage, social media
Sep 17
Sunbasket, Danny Seo Launch Limited-Time Meal Kit Recipe
Plant-based recipe comes from lifestyle expert’s new cookbook
Sep 17
Akbar Gbajabiamila to Host NGA’s Best Bagger Championship
PepsiCo-sponsored event to take place in Las Vegas during annual trade show
Sep 17
Hy-Vee Offers Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
Retailer also seeks to hire 2k pharmacy technicians
Sep 16
Vallarta Supermarkets, Gonzalez Family Foundation Award Scholarships
$250K will help employees and their dependents pay for college
Sep 16
Allegiance Retail Services Completes Successful Checkout Terminal Pilot
AppCard test took place at 3 Foodtown Supermarkets
Sep 16
Hy-Vee Holding 4th ‘Best of Local Brands’ Summit in November
Grocer also welcoming 3 new in-store W Nail Bars
Sep 16
Uwajimaya Opts for Honeywell Refrigerant
Flagship Seattle store goes with Solstice N40 to maximize energy efficiency
Sep 15
Mercato Arrives in Houston
Residents can receive same-day grocery delivery from local food retailers
Sep 15
Supply Chain, Labor Remain Key Challenges for Grocers
FMI’s “Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2021” report released
Sep 15
Hy-Vee Helps Administer COVID Monoclonal Antibodies
As infections continue, hospitals and doctors are working with pharmacies to treat patients
Sep 15
Home Chef and Gymnast Shawn Johnson East Offer Limited-Edition Meal Kits
Products will be available online and at Kroger nationwide starting Sept. 20
Sep 14
Grocery Delivery Service Buyk Makes Debut
Items brought to New Yorkers in 15 minutes or under
Sep 14
Flashfood Teams With Independent Grocers Alliance
Partnership marks major milestone for food waste-fighting app
Sep 14
Giant Eagle, Whole Foods, Walmart Top Bee-Friendly Retailer Scorecard
Ranking of 25 grocers put out by Friends of the Earth
Sep 14
Misfits Market Closes $225M Series C-1 Funding Round
Online grocer plans to capitalize on growth and invest in tech to expand food access nationwide
Sep 14
Local Express Introduces Kiosk Service
E-commerce solution offers independent grocers suite of time- and labor-saving options
Sep 13
Hy-Vee Names President of Perishable Distributors of Iowa Subsidiary
Jason Farver is experienced manufacturing and supply chain exec
Sep 13
South Dakota Grocer to Accept Online SNAP Payments for Grocery Purchases
Buche Foods becomes 1st independent grocer in state to do so
Sep 10
Naturally Network to Launch Officially at Expo East
New national trade association founded to foster natural/organic product industry growth
Sep 10
UNFI Names Steve Dietz Chief Customer Officer
Exec will oversee sales regions, driving strategy and enhanced engagement
Sep 10
Imperfect Foods Ventures ‘Behind the Box’ With Culinary Celeb
Online grocer partners with Padma Lakshmi to explore brand’s process
Sep 09
Shipt Reveals Largest National Expansion in 3 Years
130+ retailers now reach millions more families with same-day delivery
Sep 09
Stop & Shop Reintroduces Freshness Guarantee
Customers get double their money back if any perishable item doesn’t meet standards
Sep 09
Walmart to Further Sustainability Goals With $2B Green Bond
Proceeds will support key environmental initiatives
Sep 08
Former Shipt Exec Joins On-Demand Labor Platform Hyer
Dan DelGiudice comes aboard as VP of business development
Sep 08
Giant Co. Marks Hunger Action Month
30 days of donations, volunteerism and awareness aim to help effect change, support food-insecure families
Sep 08
Hy-Vee to Open 1st-of-Their-Kind Fitness Equipment Showrooms
Midwestern grocer partners with Johnson Fitness & Wellness
Sep 08
Cardenas Markets, Shipt Form Same-Day Delivery Partnership
Customers will receive $10 credit after 1st $50 order
Sep 07
Publix to Open 1st Store in Kentucky in 2023
Inaugural Bluegrass State location will be in Louisville
Sep 07
Rouses Markets Starts Disaster Relief Fund
$3M in hurricane pay, hot meals going to affected associates in Louisiana and Mississippi
Sep 03
Wegmans Launches Sustainable Egg Packaging Chain-Wide
New cartons made of 100% post-consumer recycled newsprint and paper products
Sep 03
Walmart, Sam’s Club Pilot On-Site Recycling Centers
Partnership with PepsiCo Beverages North America at 4 Oklahoma retail locations
Sep 03
Hy-Vee Bringing Pair Eyewear Kiosks to Select Locations
Grocer, online glasses retailer to offer hybrid shopping experience
Sep 02
Aldi Opens 3rd Brooklyn, N.Y., Store
Move part of $5B+ investment in new and remodeled stores across U.S.
Sep 01
Farm Link Hawaii Taps Farmstead’s Grocery OS Software
Move aims to improve Honolulu-based e-grocer's efficiency and service levels
Sep 01
Big Y Debuts Scan & Go Solution
Deployment accomplished in partnership with FutureProof Retail