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May 2022
May 20
Target, CVS Stores in New Jersey Debut Reusable Bag Rental Program
Goatote’s kiosk system tested as Garden State bans single-use plastic bags
May 19
BJ's Reports Better-Than-Expected Q1 Revenues
Gas sales, competitive prices fuel growth at discount retailer
May 19
Stressed-Out Consumers Shift Eating and Buying Habits
Annual IFIC food and health survey also underscores growing influence of digitally-savvy Gen Z buyers
May 18
Whole Foods Market Honors Top Vendors
Natural retailer announces winners for annual Supplier of the Year awards
May 17
Grocery Sales Dip Slightly in April
Census Bureau pegs food store sales at $68.9M+ for the month
May 16
Dom’s Kitchen & Market Expands Culinary Team and E-Comm Service
Chicago-based grocer welcomes restaurant pro to its culinary team and partners with Instacart for additional delivery option
May 12
Shakeup at US Foods
Leading foodservice company taps Andrew Iacobucci as interim CEO upon departure of Pietro Satriano
May 12
Whole Foods Market's Next NYC Store to Welcome Shoppers on June 1
Location in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood is latest in series of big-city openings
May 12
Instacart Makes Move to Go Public
Company files SEC paperwork amid 10th anniversary celebration and new focus on grocery tech
May 11
Retailers Grapple With Baby Formula Shortage
Supply chain woes, product recalls cause 43% out-of-stock rate
May 11
Boxed Reports Higher Q1 Net Revenue, Gross Profit and General Merchandise Value
E-commerce platform for bulk consumables maintains guidance for rest of fiscal 2022
May 11
Food Prices Keep Going Up: Latest Labor Dept. Data
CPI for food at home hits 10.8% on a yearly basis
May 10
SpartanNash Rapidly Scales Digital Offering With DoorDash
Michigan food solutions company partners with delivery platform in new initiative
May 09
Blue Apron Has More on Its Plate as Q1 Ends
Company shares results showing lower yearly comps but gains over previous quarter
May 09
E-Commerce Share of Grocery Market Wanes in April
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus survey reveals lower digital sales and volume for the month
May 06
B&G Adds to Frozen Vegetable Portfolio
Prolific manufacturer acquires Green Giant producer Growers Express
May 06
More Jobs Added to Payrolls, but Labor Market Still Hit by Ongoing Shortages
April data also indicates bump for food and beverage stores
May 06
1M Pounds of Diverted Food Waste and Counting for Meijer
Retailer shares impact of Flashfood initiative across its stores
May 05
Ingles Markets Reports Higher Sales, Income
Retailer posts gains for the quarter and the first half of fiscal year
May 05
Cost-Conscious Consumers Recalibrating, Prioritizing Grocery Spend: Report
First Insight research also reveals spending shifts in sector
May 05
SpartanNash Fields Support for Special Olympics, Summer Games
Midwest food solutions company continues 38-year partnership with fundraising campaign
May 04
How Perseverance and Community Dedication Powered a Female Grocery Startup
Uncle Willie’s founder, Christa Williams, shares catalysts for getting into food retailing business
May 04
Schnucks Makes E-Commerce More Accessible
Shoppers can order for delivery or curbside service directly through Rewards app
May 03
The Paleo Diet Launches Certification Program
Retailers and CPGs can easily show consumers which foods adhere to diet
May 03
Retailers Show Support for National Pet Month
Amazon, Southeastern Grocers and others launch promotions
May 03
Instacart Now Partners With Canada's Top 5 Grocers
Company expands same-day delivery countrywide with total of 10 new retailers
May 02
Whole Foods Market Unveils Location in Chicago Skyscraper: EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
Relocated store wows shoppers in a 65K+-square-foot setting
Apr 2022
Apr 29
SpartanNash Gears Up for Contested Board Vote
Company highlights proposed board of director qualifications amid speculation about investors’ reported interest in selling company
Apr 29
Kroger Health Offers COVID-19 Antivirals for Eligible Patients
Retailer’s health and pharmacy arm also provides telehealth appointments for access to therapeutics following diagnosis
Apr 28
Publix Launches Rapid Delivery in Miami Using Instacart's Carrot Warehouses
Retailer is 1st grocer to use nano-fulfillment models
Apr 27
Southeastern Grocers Kicks Off Fundraiser Aiding Local Children’s Hospitals
Register campaign for pediatric care facilities runs through May 17
Apr 27
FarmBox Foods Finds More Uses for Shipping Container Farms
Company adds fodder farms for livestock producers, complementing its vertical hydroponic solutions for grocers
Apr 26
Net Carbon Zero Beef Arrives at Jewel-Osco Meat Cases
Line of grass-fed Angus beef from Silver Fern Farms is produced in New Zealand with lower emissions
Apr 26
Gorillas Brings on Public Affairs Pro
Former Biden campaign advisor Alex Gabriel tapped for new U.S. role at NYC delivery company
Apr 22
Tops Shares Eco-Friendly Efforts
New York retailer makes strides in solar power, fleet efficiency and on-site EV charging
Apr 21
Amazon Launches ‘Buy With Prime’ for Other Retailers’ Sites
Invited merchants can use company's shipping service while keeping shoppers at their online stores
Apr 21
What's New in Sustainable Shipping Solutions
Suppliers develop earth-friendlier materials for packing and shipping
Apr 20
SpartanNash Names New VP of Strategy and Business Development
Peter Anjorin set to drive new growth initiatives
Apr 20
Tony’s Fresh Market Acquired by Private-Equity Firm
Apollo seeks to take Chicago-based food retailer to next level
Apr 20
SpartanNash Promotes Flashfood for Earth Day
Food solutions company aims to reduce food waste while delivering savings as part of overarching ESG goals
Apr 20
Meijer Donates $1M to Protect Great Lakes
Retailer funds initiative that leverages robots, drones and other tech to clean up beaches, waterways
Apr 19
Getting On Board With Charcuterie Trends
Today’s boards are piled with everything from chocolate-covered blueberries to marshmallows to plant-based cheeses
Apr 19
Industry Executives Share Real Insights on Artificial Intelligence
New Symphony RetailAI Survey reveals gap between intent and usage of AI
Apr 18
Foxtrot Making Noise in Chicago With Brand-Band Collaboration
Retailer teams with fellow Chicago native Wilco for limited-time products, promotions
Apr 18
Amid Proxy Contest, SpartanNash Asks Shareholders to Vote for Director Nominees
Michigan company emphasizes transformations already underway, questions investor group’s actions
Apr 14
How Are Plant-Based Proteins Stacking Up?
Good Food Institute releases series of State of the Industry reports
Apr 14
Snack Startups Nab SNAC Tank Awards
SNAC International announces winners of pitch competition
Apr 13
Meijer Sets Opening Date for 2 Supercenters
Stores in West Branch, Mich., and Fort Wayne, Ind., to be unveiled in mid-May
Apr 13
SpartanNash Fills Vital VP of IT Position
Former company contractor Yu Ying Seah will lead global applications function
Apr 12
Food-at-Home Prices Surge 10% in a Year
New federal inflation report shows highest rise since 1981
Apr 12
Consumers Turn to Online Content to Browse, Buy Groceries
New Chicory survey highlights hardening omnichannel habits and common inspirations for meal planning