ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
June 2022
June 30
ShopRite Improves Access to Milk, Dairy Products for SNAP Shoppers
Retailer teams with USDA, Baylor University to increase nutritious milk options at New Jersey stores
June 29
Dollar General Undergoes More Leadership Changes
From supply chain to merchandising, retailer reveals key promotions
June 29
Amazon Launches Physical Retail Store Analytics
Service combines product location with shopper interaction and purchase data, only sharing aggregated and anonymized insights with brands
June 29
Int'l Grocery Industry Taps into Global Move for Smart Checkout
Trigo launches Berlin’s 1st autonomous store for German supermarket giant REWE
June 28
Another Kroger Customer Fulfillment Center Opens
Grocer's delivery service arrives in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
June 27
Wakefern Welcomes 48th Member to Co-Op
Gerrity’s Supermarkets to be rebranded as Gerrity’s The Fresh Grocer
June 27
Stater Bros. Promotes Grocery Veteran to SVP Retail Operations
Bertha Luna will report directly to food retailer's president, Greg McNiff
June 24
How Rite Aid Is Diversifying Business for Long-Term Success
Company is refocusing efforts on becoming leading full-service modern pharmacy
June 24
Rethinking Recycling Efforts
Improved strategies to reuse and recover glass and aluminum can help retailers achieve sustainability goals
June 22
Albertsons Media Collective Redefines How Advertisers Reach Consumers
Partnership with The Trade Desk enables grocer to pioneer new approach to retail media on open internet
June 22
Whole Foods Market Names Top 5 Summer Condiment Trends
Grocer's Trends Council spotlights emerging flavors and ingredients
June 22
Energy Drink Market Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Shoppers continue to search for healthier alternatives to improve physical and cognitive performance
June 22
Amazon Reveals CEO of Stores Business
17-year-company veteran Doug Herrington to lead Worldwide Amazon Stores
June 21
SpartanNash Promotes From Within for Newly Created Information Security Role
Jean-Paul Calabio steps into VP, chief information security officer position
June 21
Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network Out West
Food retailer reveals plans for new customer fulfillment center in Denver metro area
June 17
Raley’s Opens 4th O-N-E Market Banner
Concept is focused on making healthy shopping easy and approachable
June 16
KeHE’s New Sourcing Service Allows Grocers to Diversify Store Shelves
Simplified ordering process provides access to expanded assortment of natural, organic, specialty and fresh products
June 16
Sam’s Club Debuts Retail Access and Ad Platform Centered on Members
Warehouse club launches member-additive ad experience with sponsored product search ads
June 15
Fareway Opens Meat Market in Home State
Rapidly growing Midwest grocer offers barbecue favorites and to-go meal options at Des Moines, Iowa, location
June 09
Giant Food Deploys 1st Electric Delivery Vehicles
Step-vans produce zero emissions while covering 105 miles on one charge
June 09
H-E-B Bolsters Presence in North Texas
Expansion helps serve rapidly growing DFW Metroplex market
June 08
Farmer Focus Attracts Shoppers to Organic Chicken With Updated Packaging
Changes inspired by consumer demand for increased product transparency, traceability
June 08
Is Costco Restricting Gas to Members Only in New Jersey?
Possible move comes after Garden State officially reaches $5 per gallon
June 07
Dollar General Evolves Retail Media to Tap into Overlooked Market Areas
DGMN allows brands to access hard-to-reach small-town markets
June 07
Shoppers Perceive Food Retailers’ Profitability to Be Much Higher Than Reality
Feedback Group's research also explores the strategies consumers use in response to food price inflation
June 06
IGA Partners With Fresh Vine Wine to Enhance Health-and-Wellness Program
Partnership to educate indies on innovative ways to pair premium wine as Better Choice option
June 06
SpartanNash Strengthens Food Distribution, Merchandising Teams
Greg Crane hired as VP of finance to help reduce company's operating expenses
June 02
USDA Releases Framework to Transform Food Supply Chain
Efforts include more options for consumers to buy locally produced items
June 02
Blue Apron Makes Waves as 1st Meal Kit Provider on Walmart.com
Partnership drives significant new audiences to meal solutions company
June 01
Vallarta Supermarkets Brings Flashfood to West Coast for 1st Time
Latino-owned chain debuts mobile app to provide California shoppers access to discounted food nearing best-by date
June 01
Albertsons Cos. Encourages Consumer Ratings, Reviews Online
PowerReviews provides tech so grocery shoppers can browse and interact with product ratings and reviews for 1st time
May 2022
May 31
CVS Health Launches Virtual Primary Care Solution
Accessible anywhere, retailer's single digital platform provides a more coordinated health care experience
May 31
Catalina Releases Pricing & Promotion Inflation Guide for CPG Marketers
Brand loyalty is being challenged as more consumers change their shopping behavior by looking for lower-priced alternatives
May 31
Big Lots Misses Sales Plan by $100M
Discount retailer's Q1 impacted by inflation, supply chain issues
May 27
Costco Benefits From Increased Membership in Q3
Wholesale club experienced all-time high in renewal rates
May 27
Kroger Bestows $1M Grant on Asian American Foundation
Food retailer's foundation also pledges $300K to support those impacted by recent Uvalde tragedy
May 26
H-E-B Provides Support to Its Texas Community Following Mass Shooting
Grocer offers monetary donation and resources to those affected by tragedy in Uvalde
May 26
New Seasons Market Enhances Online Gift Card Programs
West Coast grocer leverages Blackhawk Network’s digital platform to expand visibility and reach
May 25
Krasdale President Honored With Industry Award By New Jersey Food Council
Gus Lebiak among 4 grocery execs celebrated during Night of Distinction event
May 25
UNFI’s Climate Goals Set Strong Precedent
Company among 1st North American wholesale grocery distributors to adopt emissions reduction goals validated by Science Based Targets initiative
May 23
Lidl Continues Expansion in Nation’s Capital
Retailer to anchor new mixed-use development in Washington, D.C.
May 23
UNFI Doubles Size of American Artisan Cheese and Specialty Program
Company expands to 2nd warehouse to serve retailers in Pacific Northwest
May 20
Whole Foods Market Achieves Energy Savings Goal Ahead of Schedule
Company is only grocer to partner with U.S. Department of Energy and set portfolio-wide goals
May 18
Amazon Fresh Readies East Coast Stores With Hiring Events
Grocer to open 1st locations in New York and New Jersey
May 18
Target Sees Strong Performance by Grocery in Q1
Retailer on winning streak with 20 consecutive quarters of sales growth
May 17
Nonprofit Warns Water Shortages Will Lead to Fresh Food Shortages
California Farm Water Coalition says number of acres devoted to growing much of nation's food is diminishing
May 16
Creating a Fresh Food Safety Culture
Grocers are tasked with modernizing their approach to safety in the perimeter
May 16
Blue Yonder Reports Positive Q1 Results as It Grows Business
Supply chain platform works with Meijer and Ajinomoto Foods
May 16
10 Killed in Mass Shooting at Tops Store in New York
Buffalo location becomes scene of racially motivated hate crime
May 13
H-E-B’s Primary Care Clinics Aim to Be Premier Health, Wellness Destination
New Austin, Texas, location offers one-stop food, health care, physical therapy and nutrition services
May 12
EnsembleIQ CEO Honored as Change-Maker in Information Services Industry
Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Awards recognizes leadership of Progressive Grocer’s parent company
May 11
More UNFI Retailers Can Partake in Innovative Food Waste Initiative
Company expands partnership with Too Good To Go to improve food rescue and recovery efforts
May 11
Fareway to Open 1st Meat Market in Minnesota
Midwestern grocer renovating former W-2’s Quality Meats store amid other expansion plans
May 10
2 Grocers Recognized as 2022’s Best Managed Companies
Program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and their management teams
May 10
EnsembleIQ Adds Marketing Powerhouse to Exec Team
Progressive Grocer's parent company appoints Jesse Yeung to VP of marketing
May 09
Rosie Expands SNAP Online for Independent Grocers
Dash's Market now accepts payments from households that rely on EBT benefits
May 09
Digital Media Better Connects Brands and Consumers in Refrigerated Aisles
Cooler Screens partners with Place Exchange for programmatic ad-buying opportunities of in-store media
May 05
eGrowcery Platform Helps Retailers Accept EBT SNAP
Grocers can offer delivery and pickup services to all customers
May 05
Gourmet Garage Expands Footprint in NYC
New bi-level store model in West Village offers chef-prepared grab-and-go options
May 04
Walgreens Gains New Leadership on Retail Products Team
Linh Peters, Luke Rauch and Bala Visalatha to fill key marketing, merchandising and product strategy roles
May 03
Blue Apron Reveals $70.5M Capital Infusion
Capitalization involves debt and equity financings to help execute turnaround strategies
May 03
While Publix Sales Increase, Net Earnings Decrease 59% in Q1
Grocer’s board of directors also approves a 5-for-1 stock split
May 02
H-E-B Debuts Department Firsts at New Store
Inaugural home section planned for additional locations