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Oct 2021
Oct 25
Save A Lot Celebrates National Pizza Month With New Products
Several varieties of private label frozen pizza brand hitting shelves around the country
Oct 25
Oregon Grocer Sues Beef Processor for Allegedly Supplying Tainted Meat
New Seasons Market files lawsuit for 2019 foodborne illness outbreak linked to beef supply
Oct 25
Cub Foods Ramps Up Delivery Service
Grocer teams with Capstone Logistics for grocery and liquor delivers in Minnesota
Oct 22
Shelf Engine Revs Up for More Growth With New Advisory Board Member
Industry leader Michael Schall joins tech company
Oct 21
Taking Stock of Thanksgiving Supply and Demand
New IRI data reveals category shortages, portends fewer promotions
Oct 20
E-commerce Rings Up More Holiday Sales
New survey finds older shoppers gravitating to digital buying, more people interested in health products this season
Oct 20
Another Case for the Powerful Potential of Grocery Pickup
New research from Mercatus and Incisiv confirms broad appeal of online ordering and on-site fulfillment
Oct 19
Dollar Tree Makes Proactive Supply Chain Move
Discount retailer teams with Relex on new forecasting and replenishment platform
Oct 19
Retail, Banking Groups Encourage Consumers to #GetCoinMoving
New educational and promotional campaign to help retailers and shoppers impacted by coin circulation issues
Oct 18
Butterball Talks Turkey on TikTok
Traditional Turkey Talk-Line service expands to digital 'Test Kitchen'
Oct 18
The Coffee Sector Reflects Marketplace Trends
Interest in sustainability, convenience and variety is creating a buzz
Oct 18
Publix Launches Hospital Room Prescription Delivery
Service begins at a Sarasota health care facility in Florida
Oct 18
Albertsons Beats Expectations in Q2
Identical sales, digital sales and outlook edge higher, with profits stable in challenging labor, supply chain and pricing environment
Oct 15
SNAC International Names New CEO
Christine Cochran to take over for association’s retiring leader, Elizabeth Avery
Oct 15
Flavor, Convenience Add to New Interest in Ham
Consumers are open to various options in this meat case staple as innovations continue in other pork-based meats
Oct 15
Why Grocers Should Start Promoting Gift Cards Earlier for Holidays
New survey shows consumers expect to spend more on gift cards this year, as supply chain concerns mount
Oct 15
Publix Announces 3 Leadership Promotions
Appointments in crucial areas of distribution, supply chain, legal
Oct 14
Online Grocery Preferences Take Clearer Shape
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus survey reveals penchant for pickup/delivery, plus movement toward online purchases from mass retailers
Oct 14
UNFI, DoorDash in Tandem for Local Grocery Delivery
New collaboration brings e-commerce capability to more indie retailers
Oct 14
Redefine Meat Defines Its Leadership Team
Company appoints executives Edwin Bard and Adrian Sagman
Oct 14
What Today’s Consumers Think About Eating Out
New Acosta research sheds light on the grocery-foodservice balance
Oct 13
Giant Food Is Giving Away Groceries
East Coast retailer launches sweepstakes for rewards members
Oct 13
Consumers Are Really Worried About Supply Chain Disruptions
Oracle survey reveals depth of shoppers' anxieties and willingness to seek out companies that better manage inventory
Oct 13
Canadian Shoppers More Cautious About Holiday Plans
New survey from Numerator shows differences between North American shoppers
Oct 13
Coborn’s Taps Invafresh for Fresh Food Operations Management
Midwest retailer broadens relationship to 'future proof' its fresh product program
Oct 12
Grocery Store Surfaces Pose Minimal Risk for COVID-19 Transmission: Study
Stringent sanitation still recommended part of protocol in keeping shoppers safe
Oct 12
SpartanNash to Hold Vaccine Booster Clinics
Eligible consumers can sign up for appointments for 3rd jab
Oct 12
Dom’s Kitchen & Market Launches Pickup Program
Chicago grocery store founded by industry vets expands into e-commerce
Oct 11
Gopuff Names New SVP of Fulfillment
Sanjay Shah to play key role for immediate delivery provider
Oct 11
New Grocery Store Brings the Fresh to Food Desert Near Chicago
Produce wholesaler and restaurateur unite to open George’s Fresh Market
Oct 11
Meijer Debuts 4th Smaller-Scale Urban Market
Location in metro Detroit designed as community hub
Oct 08
Meijer, General Mills Call New Play With Virtual Tailgate Promotion
“Homegate” program features recipes, offers and college gridiron trivia
Oct 08
Blueberry Groups Add New Nutrition and Health Research Leadership Position
Consultant Leslie Wada joins U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and North American Blueberry Council
Oct 07
Raising the Bar for Plant-Based Chicken at Whole Foods Market
Retailer adds poultry alternatives from Greenleaf Foods’ Lightlife brand to prepared food areas
Oct 07
Self-Checkout Carts Roll into NYC Stores
Morton Williams Supermarkets and A2Z Smart Technologies pilot new smart cart
Oct 06
Lunds & Byerlys Extends Thanksgiving Break for Employees
Minnesota grocery chain closed on traditional holiday and Black Friday
Oct 06
Grocers Roll Out Breast Cancer Month Campaigns, Health Initiatives
Big Y, Winn-Dixie, Schnucks among retailers raising funds and encouraging disease prevention
Oct 06
New Business Metric Identifies Loyalty Leaders in Grocery
Bain & Company introduces NPS Prism based on shopper scores
Oct 05
Thermal Receipt Printer Developed Amid Surge in Self-Checkouts
Epson's fast-printing, smaller-footprint unit also uses less paper
Oct 05
Meijer Expects Great Pumpkin Demand This Year
Midwest retailer estimates it will sell about a half-million locally grown specimens
Oct 05
Changes at the Top for Mintel
Market research firm moves 2 longtime leaders into CEO and chairman roles
Oct 05
Company Aims to Close the Loop on Grocery Food Waste
Do Good Foods upcycles surplus food from retailers, plans to launch sustainable chicken line
Oct 04
Natural Grocers Launches Store-Brand Promo
Scavenger hunt designed to widen awareness of private label offerings
Oct 04
Southeastern Grocers, dunnhumby Enter Into New Tech Partnership to Help CPGs Target Shoppers
Retailer will leverage data-driven insights to connect brands with consumers
Oct 04
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like the Holidays at Amazon
Company releases holiday gift guides, deals and new services to make buying and sending easier
Oct 01
Giant Eagle to Hold Rock Star Vax Clinic
Retailer teams with Pittsburgh's Heinz Field to offer COVID-19 shots at Rolling Stones concert
Oct 01
Oregon's Green Zebra Reopens After 18-Month Shutdown
Refreshed store makes a comeback following hardships from the pandemic and the upheaval of 2020
Oct 01
Food Lion Donates Equivalent of $500K to Regional Food Banks
Gift cards given to hunger relief organizations add up to 5M meals
Sep 2021
Sep 30
New Study Reveals Potential Gaps in Price-Setting Algorithms
MIT researchers claim math doesn’t always add up
Sep 30
Gotham Greens Expands Sales Team
CPG vets join indoor farming company at a time of continual growth
Sep 30
H-E-B Driver Keeps on Trucking to 4M Safe Miles
40-year employee Danny Guerrero Jr. achieves major milestone
Sep 29
Walmart Puts Out Call for 150K Associates as Holidays Loom
Arkansas-based retail giant and others redoubling hiring efforts ahead of peak shopping season
Sep 29
Rouses Reopens Hurricane-Hit Store in Louisiana
Restored location welcomes shoppers back with celeb “meet and eat” and new displays
Sep 29
The Return of 'Milk Doors' for Grocery and Food Delivery
Last-step solution designed to keep items fresh and secure at customers’ locations
Sep 29
HelloFresh Donates 500K Pounds of Food in September
Meal kit company and its customers rev up efforts for Hunger Action Month
Sep 28
New Collaboration Brings Brand and Basket Building to Tasty Social Network
AdAdapted, Northfork and BuzzFeed partner to offer more solutions to consumers hungry for ideas and convenience
Sep 28
UNFI Exceeds Earnings Expectations, Paints a Rosy Picture for Fiscal 2022
Wholesaler reports Q4 and FY2021 financials under new CEO and growth plan
Sep 28
Retailers, Manufacturers to Find Out What’s Hot in Frozen
AFFI and IRI partner to provide market insights for continued category growth
Sep 27
California’s Northgate González Market Steps Up Its E-Commerce Biz
Family-owned Hispanic retailer teams with NCR to offer new Pronto Curbside service
Sep 24
Stop & Shop to Close Nearly 2 Dozen Store Pharmacies
Lower reimbursement rates cited as reason for shutdown
Sep 24
FDA Authorization Spurs Fresh COVID-19 Vax Programs
Meijer, other retailers ramp up for high patient volumes
Sep 24
Blue Diamond Growers Promotes 2 to New Leadership Roles
CFO Dean LaVallee named new COO; Laura Gerhard promoted to VP of ingredients division
Sep 23
Conveyor Belts Move the Checkout Experience Forward
Mol Belting provides solutions for checkstand sanitation, promotions and convenience to meet grocers’ evolving and acute needs
Sep 23
Kroger Ready to Pilot Reusable Packaging Program With Loop
Test rollout begins next month in Fred Meyer stores in Oregon
Sep 22
Shopping Basket for Wheelchair Users Wins Accelerator Contest
LapSnap product from Includesign earns top spot in 2021 SEED Live pitch competition
Sep 21
1WorldSync and Buyk Team Up to Deliver Content and Service
Tech platform and real-time delivery service start with NYC market
Sep 21
Phononic Unveils Actively-Cooled Tote for Cold Chain Delivery
Solution designed for quality optimization, sustainability and data-driven insights
Sep 21
Southeastern Grocers Delivers Disaster Relief Through Donations, Fundraising
Retailer helps its communities and associates in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida
Sep 21
Organic Trade Association Hires New Director of Public Affairs
Executive has a strong background in nature and ag industries
Sep 20
AdAdapted Launches Mobile Shopping List and Digital Cart Ad Solution
On-demand platform developed to help retailers and CPGs get products into baskets
Sep 20
PlantX Becomes Walmart Seller
Plant-based provider extends its e-commerce presence in major move
Sep 20
Bashas’ and Afresh Piloting Solution to Optimize Produce Freshness, Reduce Food Waste
AI-powered solution in place at select stores in Arizona
Sep 20
Shipt Membership Now a Perk for Visa Cardholders
E-commerce provider and payment company add personal shopping and delivery benefit
Sep 17
Avocados From Mexico Hopes to Score With New Football Season Promo
Tailgate-themed program includes consumer giveaways and retailer incentives
Sep 17
Tops Makes Greater Sustainability Push
N.Y. retailer adds energy efficiency and food waste initiatives
Sep 17
The Fresh Market Sponsors Hometown Soccer Team
Retailer partners with North Carolina Football Club
Sep 16
Cottonwood Farm & Grocery Brings More Natural, Organic Offerings to Northwest Alabama
Indie partners with UNFI to add options for shoppers in Shoals region
Sep 16
Meijer Widens Inclusive Fashion Campaign
Diversity-centered marketing program extends to men’s and children’s lines
Sep 16
Whole Foods Adds Long Island Location
Massapequa store spotlights local products, supports local causes
Sep 15
Retailers Roll Out Hispanic Heritage Month Promotions, Events
Month-long celebration of Latinx and Hispanic communities begins Sept. 15
Sep 15
Hourly Wages Edge Up as Staffing Woes Continue
Sam’s Club boosts starting pay to $15, Amazon reports $18 average minimum
Sep 14
New Survey Confirms Acceleration of Delivery/Pickup Models
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus research shows year-over-year gains in online grocery ordering
Sep 14
Southeastern Grocers Sponsors Upcoming Pride Events
Retailer’s support of LGBTQ+ community is one facet of its culture of inclusivity
Sep 14
Zoglo’s Incredible Food Names New Chairman
Industry vet Paul Del Duca appointed to guiding role
Sep 14
Publix Outlines Efforts to Address Hunger
Food and monetary donations aim to relieve food insecurity
Sep 13
EPA Honors Several Retailers for Cuts in Refrigerant Emissions
GreenChill Partnership recognizes Meijer, Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op and Hy-Vee, among others
Sep 13
Blue Apron Adds Heat-and-Eat Products
Meal solutions provider introduces 3 varieties of microwavable dishes
Sep 10
Kroger Makes Strides Toward Its ‘Seamless Ecosystem’ in Q2
Company releases 2nd-quarter results showing sales gains, new partnerships as inflation impact mounts
Sep 10
ThryveAI Becomes Wynshop
Name change reflects broader solutions for retailers, including independent grocers
Sep 09
Yes, Kids Really Do Influence Impulse Buys
Study from University of Florida ranks impact of shopping companions
Sep 09
Biden Administration Blames Protein Conglomerates for High Food Costs
White House announces measures to combat “pandemic profiteering” as meat industry fires back
Sep 08
Amazon Covering More Ground in Michigan
Company adds delivery stations and fulfillment centers throughout Great Lakes state
Sep 08
Walmart, Meredith Corp. Pair Up to Provide Meal Solutions
Cross-platform partnership leverages technologies to reach broad segment of consumers
Sep 08
Gorillas Strengthens Leadership Team
10-minute delivery service startup names new CFO and COO
Sep 07
Meijer Slices into Digital Market for Custom Cakes
Online ordering now available for personalized cakes, cupcakes and other bakery treats
Sep 07
Southeastern Grocers Honors First Responders on 9/11 Anniversary
Retailer will also observe moment of silence in its stores
Sep 03
SNAP Customers Hold Positive View of Store Brands
New PLMA survey also identifies ways grocers can engage SNAP shoppers and boost private label sales
Sep 03
SpartanNash Makes a Splash With Milk Drive
Company-wide campaign raises $350K for local food banks, pantries serving families in need
Sep 03
Natural Grocers Raises $800K for Community Hunger Relief
Colorado-based retailer rolling out fresh food insecurity efforts this season
Sep 02
National Family Meals Month Kicks Off With a Full Plate of Promotions
FMI, grocers and brands encourage shared meals through recipe ideas, cooking demos, contests and more
Sep 02
P&G Announces Leadership Changes
Major CPG company names new North American president and SVP of sales
Sep 02
Convenience Driving Both In-Store and Online Grocery Habits, Research Reveals
Survey from ACI Worldwide and PYMNTS.com underscores the importance of an easy experience
Sep 02
Bacon Day Is Coming, and Save A Lot Is Giving Some Away
Discount retailer announces new sweepstakes offering a year’s worth of bacon products
Sep 01
Google Cloud, Innit Partner to Help Grocers Deliver on Personalization
New solution fuses AI and search technologies
Sep 01
Sprouts Board Member Appointed New CFO
Chip Malloy replaces outgoing financial leader Denise Paulonis
Sep 01
Hy-Vee Adds Child Care Assistance to Benefits
Partnership with WeeCare helps workers find in-home daycare providers
Sep 01
Walmart Teams With Instacart to Offer Delivery in NYC
Customers in 3 boroughs can order groceries picked from outlying store locations