ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
July 2021
July 30
Gopuff Secures $1B in Additional Funding
Instant food delivery company on pace to continue significant expansion
July 30
Wegmans Is Coming to Manhattan
East Coast grocer inks lease for a location set to open in 2023
July 29
Albertsons Cos. Raises Full-Year Guidance
Retailer posts lower sales in Q1 compared with 2020, but gains eclipse 2019
July 29
Buying, Consumption Habits of Multicultural Households: New Report
Acosta shares latest research on the influence of Hispanic, Black and Asian shoppers
July 29
Datasembly, Numerator Pool Efforts to Help Grocers Gauge TPR Promotions
New partnership aimed at providing actionable insights for real-time analysis of pricing strategies
July 29
Save A Lot Goes Big With New Creative Campaign
Original song and music video are latest efforts in a major brand refresh
July 28
What’s Going on With Foodservice at Retail?
Latest FMI report explores trends and opportunities
July 28
Former Whole Foods’ CTO Joins C.H. Robinson
Arun Rajan named chief product officer for logistics company
July 28
Fabric Expands Leadership Team With New EVP, CMO
Karen Brewer joins tech firm at a time of rapid growth
July 28
Consumers Opt for Brick and Mortar for Beer and Wine
New ChaseDesign survey reveals adult beverage shopping preferences
July 27
Cart.com Acquires 3PL Provider Sauceda
E-commerce company improves its fulfillment solutions as it expands
July 27
Harmons Grocery 1st Retailer in Utah to Accept Mobile Driver's License
Contactless app is a globally accepted legal form of ID
July 26
Retail Dietitians Get New Resource to Better Educate Shoppers
FDA Foundation and Retail Dietitians Business Alliance launch toolkit
July 26
SpartanNash Unveils New Micro-Fulfillment Center in West Michigan: EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
Pandemic-era changes in behavior accelerated development of facility that can hold 16,000 products for 24 stores
July 22
Southeastern Grocers Expands Telehealth Offerings
Retailer partners with Bonum Health to offer virtual interactions with health care providers and prescription discounts
July 22
C&S Buys Frozen Service Contract for Albertsons
Wholesale grocery company makes deal with previous provider Burris Logistics
July 21
Stor.ai and Toshiba Pool Efforts
New partnership aims to help retailers integrate and manage their own e-commerce operations
July 21
Grocers Start Peppering in Hatch Chile Promotions
Several retailers plan annual roasting events, displays in August
July 21
Misfits Market Embarks on Summer Road Trip
Online discount grocery service to visit several sites for pop-up locations
July 20
Consumers Spooked by Inflation Will Change Shopping Behaviors
New study from Numerator shows that shoppers will switch to lower-priced brands
July 20
2021 Consumer Expenditures Report
Fluctuating consumer expenditures define 2020 and continue through 2021
July 20
Price Chopper/Market 32 Boosts Energy Efficiency in Connecticut Stores
New project with Fairbanks Energy Service reduces ecological footprint and energy costs
July 20
Retail Industry Vets Join Board of Save A Lot’s Parent Company
Fred Boehler and Mike Motz appointed to director roles at Moran Foods
July 20
Gopuff Adds Hot, Fresh Meals to Its Offerings
New mobile, modular kitchens added to micro-fulfillment centers around U.S.
July 19
Stop & Shop Wins Award for COVID-Era Communications
Association for Women in Communications presents retailer with Clarion Award
July 19
Clover Health Adds Grocery Benefits for Seniors in Select States
Health organization strives to improve food equity for eligible members
July 16
Stop & Shop Airs 2nd Season of Cooking Show
“At the Table” with Chef Amanda Freitag debuts this month
July 16
Former Stop & Shop President Joins C&S Wholesale
Industry vet Mark McGowan takes on new role as SVP, retail
July 15
Price Chopper/Market 32 Stores Reach Milestone in Food Waste Reduction
Retail chain teamed with Invafresh to curb shrink while providing shoppers with in-demand fresh products
July 15
Natural Grocers Consolidates Charitable Efforts into 1 Organization
New Heroes in Aprons Fund aids employees in need, and various community causes
July 14
PCC Community Markets Takes Another Step to Reduce Single-Use Plastics
Co-op will stop selling plastic water bottles smaller than 1 gallon
July 14
SpartanNash Keeps it Close With New Micro-Fulfillment Center
Site in West Michigan to open later this month
July 14
Dollar General Seeks More Workers Ahead of Labor Day
Discount retailer hopes to add 50,000 employees by end of summer
July 13
Save A Lot to Update Tech Infrastructure
Discount chain teams with networking solutions provider Aruba
July 13
HelloFresh Ups its Presence Down Under
Meal kit company intends to acquire Australian meal services provider Youfoodz
July 13
Meijer Recognized for Disability Inclusion
Midwest grocer and other retailers earn high marks from the Disability Equality Index
July 13
Strack & Van Til to Add Customer Intelligence Platform
Birdzi helps Midwest retailer use data-based personalization to increase loyalty
July 12
FreshRealm Gets Fresh Infusion of Capital
Meal solutions provider to ramp up infrastructure, product offerings and supply chain
July 12
Cool Treats and Creative Tweets Part of Lidl’s New Sweepstakes
Discount grocer sponsors National Ice Cream Day giveaway contest
July 12
Smithfield Foods Names New President and CEO
Second leadership change in a year for global protein company
July 09
Replenium Names New VP of CPG Sales
Marcia Webb brings broad retail and CPG experience to senior leadership role
July 09
Online Grocery Shopping Is a Permanent Part of the Mix: Survey
Inmar Intelligence research also points to growing use of mobile devices and apps
July 09
Indoor Farming Is in Growth Mode
Climate-controlled indoor farms are a new link in the food chain
July 09
Dom’s Kitchen & Market Quickly Becoming Food Destination in Chicago (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)
‘Food emporium’ model with hyperlocal vendors, event space and curated meals is latest venture from legacy grocers
July 08
Lunds & Byerlys Adds Digital Incentive Platform
Minnesota grocer partners with GetUpside for app-based offers
July 08
Blue Apron Sets 2025 Goal for Sustainable Packaging
Meal kit company commits to recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging
July 08
Parents to Spend More This Back-to-School Season, Survey Finds
New Deloitte report spotlights evolving consumer preferences and opportunities for retailers
July 08
Albertsons Shows Olympic Spirit in Dairy Case
Olympians Kristin Armstrong and Ariel Torres surprise shoppers from high-tech gym behind milk section
July 08
Clerk Partners With Meredith to Boost Management of In-Store Publications
Tech firm and publisher deploy technologies for quicker restocks and data insights
July 07
Costco Lifts Special Operating Hours
Seniors and other vulnerable members have until July 26 to shop at exclusive times
July 07
KeHE Adds Retail Execution Platform
Solution from Movista streamlines workforce management and operations process
July 07
Bashas’ Opens Latest Market in Navajo Nation
Location supports the Shiprock, N.M., community
July 06
Hunger Relief Accelerates in South Florida With Grocery Trailer
Feeding South Florida rolls out Mobile FARMacy unit
July 06
Utz Appoints New EVP and General Counsel
Theresa Robbins Shea joins snack food manufacturer's exec team
July 06
Giant Food and Knorr Campaign Fights Food Insecurity in Washington, D.C.
Customer and company donations lift community efforts led by U.S. Dream Academy
July 06
Save A Lot Converts 10 Stores in Louisiana
New owners plan a refresh for New Orleans locations
July 02
Walgreens Reports Better-Than-Expected Results for Q3
Quarter marked by more in-store visits and notable jump in loyalty program membership
July 02
Natural Grocers Keeps It Close With New Onsite Organic Hydroponic Farm
GardenBox pilot program produces organic leafy greens at Colorado location
July 01
Southeastern Grocers Awarding Grants to Improve Equity in Local Communities
Applications now open to nonprofit organizations in the chain’s service area
July 01
Amazon’s Carbon Footprint Left Bigger Mark in 2020
Pandemic-era orders led to increased carbon use, even as retail behemoth invests in renewable energy