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Jan 2022
Jan 20
Sam’s Club to Debut 1st Big Game Commercial
Actor/comedian Kevin Hart highlights warehouse club’s Scan & Go service
Jan 20
Fifth Season Is in Growth Mode With New Vertical Farm, More Hires
Company adds 3 key leadership roles amid plans for new Ohio location
Jan 19
Giant Food Incentivizes Employees to Stay Healthy
#HealthyAtWork program helps build a culture of health and support for all associates
Jan 19
Imperfect Foods Partners With Brewing Company on ‘Imperfect’ IPA
New Belgium Brewing collaboration raises awareness of food waste with 1st-of-its-kind beer
Jan 19
Schnucks Eases Labor Woes With New Workforce Solution
Grocer completes chainwide rollout of Logile’s Workforce Management technology
Jan 18
Hy-Vee Secures Audio Out-of-Home Partnership
Vibenomics helps grocer automate audio ad-buying process
Jan 18
Kroger Shares Top 10 Food Trends for 2022
Predictions directly correlate to what will be on consumers' shopping lists this year
Jan 18
Sam’s Club Holds Open Call for New Suppliers
Private Brand and Supplier Diversity Summits to take place April 5
Jan 14
Top 10 Seafood Growth for December
2021 fresh seafood sales exceeded 2020 records by 4%, according to recent data
Jan 14
Alaska’s Seafood Industry Proves Vital to Economy
State harvests 2/3 of nation’s seafood, more wild-caught seafood than all other states combined
Jan 13
Kroger Health Earns Immunization Champion Award
Retailer's health care division recognized for efforts to improve COVID vaccination rates
Jan 13
Winn-Dixie Lowers Store Prices Amid Record-High Inflation
Deeper discounts on 150+ most-shopped items to help budget-conscious customers
Jan 13
Former Target Exec Joins Ahold Delhaize's Retail Business Services Team
Teresa K. White named VP of financial planning and analysis
Jan 12
KeHE Unveils New Class of 2022 CAREtrade Partners
Distributor brings mission-based brands to shoppers looking for deeper connection with products
Jan 12
Organic Garage’s Plant-Based Company to Launch Online Store
Future of Cheese prepares for e-commerce retail store in Q1
Jan 11
Giant Co. Makes Sizable Donation to Fund High-Tech Agriculture
$1M to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology supports a more sustainable food future
Jan 11
Gelson’s Touts New RTE Salads Created by In-House Dietitian
Free virtual consultations also available to help consumers stay healthy in new year
Jan 10
Food Lion Adds Hydroponic Produce in 300+ Stores
Retailer partners with Vertical Roots to provide long-lasting non-GMO lettuce
Jan 10
SpartanNash Promotes From Within for Key Marketing Position
Amy McClellan assumes role of SVP and chief marketing officer
Jan 07
Ralphs and Kitchen United Open 1st Location in L.A.
Kroger banner brings creative approach to on-demand restaurant-quality meals
Jan 07
Asian Grocer iFresh Provides Update to Investors
Despite Nasdaq delisting, supermarket chain and e-grocer continues to grow online business
Jan 07
Costco Finishes 2021 Strong With December Sales Gains
Warehouse club retailer posts double-digit gains
Jan 06
Rite Aid Optimizes Supply Chain, Category Management
Retail pharmacy chain extends partnership with Relex to unify space planning
Jan 06
Schnucks’ Data Solutions Exec Promoted to Strategy Team
Tom Henry expands current leadership role to execute strategic initiatives
Jan 06
BlueNalu Appoints Seasoned Food Exec to Board of Directors
Mary K. Wagner, Ph.D., to help cell-cultured company create scalable, equitable seafood supply chain solution
Jan 05
Whole Foods Market Ditches Stressful New Year’s Resolutions
Retailer’s online Resolution Renovator puts a more positive spin on helping customers achieve their goals
Jan 05
Natural Grocers Helps Customers Stick to New Year’s Health Resolutions
Resolution Reset Week features discounts, freebies and sweepstakes centered on health and wellness
Jan 05
New Jersey Takes Steps to Eradicate Food Deserts
Law includes helping food retailers respond to shift to e-commerce, including SNAP
Jan 04
H-E-B's Latest Store Commits to Curbside Pickup
New location in Houston area boasts 26 parking spaces dedicated to the service
Jan 04
Chicory Makes Recipes Shoppable on Martha Stewart’s Website
Digital tool takes grocery shoppers from inspiration to checkout in a few clicks
Dec 2021
Dec 29
Multiregional Organic Farm Increases Growing Capacity With Acquisition
Duncan Family Farms acquires New York-based Pedersen Farms
Dec 28
Frictionless Gains Ground in Europe
Overseas Amazon competitor Trigo installs cashierless checkout in German supermarket chain
Dec 28
Piggly Wiggly Midwest Expands in Wisconsin
Grocer to transition Burreson’s Foods to franchisee location
Dec 22
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Raises Almost $1M for Toys for Tots
Discount retailer exceeds last year’s donations
Dec 22
Albertsons Innovates Salad Bar Concept With European Tech
Picadeli provides turnkey AI-powered fresh food platform that's safe for consumers
Dec 21
UNFI Sets Its Grocery Products Up for Success on Digital Shelf
Partners Salsify and Trace One help lower costs, decrease time to market
Dec 21
Rosie Honors Best-in-Class E-Commerce Retailers
2nd Annual Rosie Awards recognizes local grocers across 12 categories
Dec 21
C&S Wholesale Names COO
Eric Winn steps into newly created position while Supply Chain Officer Peter Fiore plans for retirement
Dec 20
Instacart Celebrates Its Shoppers With 1st Sweepstakes
Recognition campaign recruits Campbell Soup to provide $50K in prizes
Dec 20
Hy-Vee Offers Bilingual Talking Rx Labels
26 languages assist visually and print-impaired patients
Dec 16
Kroger Fulfillment Network Arrives in Indianapolis
New grocery service adds to retailer’s expanding digital experience
Dec 16
Raley’s Completes Purchase of Bashas’
Arizona grocer joins newly formed enterprise, The Raley’s Cos.
Dec 16
Indoor Farm Square Roots Reveals Reimagined Branding
New logo and packaging communicate the company’s core values
Dec 16
Consumer Goods Forum Publishes 1st Annual Report
Publication reviews commitments, activities and accomplishments of 400+ members and highlights business leadership on sustainability
Dec 15
Giant Food Supports Diverse-Owned Lending
Grocer reveals $50M investment into money market fund program to support Harbor Bank of Maryland
Dec 15
Plastic Waste Reduction Sparks Innovation in Retail
The use of plastics gains importance with all types of retailers as they search for new recycling methods to lessen their environmental impact
Dec 15
Boxed Advances to Its Next Chapter — as Public Company
Wholesale e-retailer to fuel growth of B2C and B2B platforms
Dec 14
UNFI Picks 360PR+ as PR Partner
Agency to help wholesaler with recruitment efforts and raising awareness of product portfolio
Dec 14
Food Retailers Aid Tornado Relief Efforts
Hy-Vee, Gopuff, Schnucks among companies providing support in Kentucky and Tennessee
Dec 14
Shoppers Increase Frequency of Grocery Pickup
Nearly 69M U.S. households bought groceries online last month, according to Brick Meets Click/Mercatus
Dec 13
Former Walmart, Ahold Delhaize Exec Joins Farmstead as Head of Supply
John Shaw to help fast-growing e-grocer to scale up national and local supply chains, sourcing, and merchandising
Dec 13
UNFI Appoints Leader of Fulfillment Network for North America
Mark Bushway promoted to chief supply chain officer
Dec 09
Kraft Heinz to Combine U.S. and Canada Businesses
North America Zone expected to be effective in 2nd fiscal quarter of 2022
Dec 09
Getir Launches 10-Minute Grocery Delivery in NYC
International grocer brings ultrafast delivery to its 2nd U.S. city
Dec 09
Kraft Heinz Hires Abbott Exec to Lead R&D
Robert Scott has assumed role of president of research and development for North America
Dec 09
Shipt to Deliver Holiday Gifts, Groceries Through Christmas Eve
Same-day delivery marketplace will deliver from 130+ retailers several days post traditional carrier holiday shipping cutoffs
Dec 09
Amazon Fresh Makes Shoppable Recipe Tech More Accessible
Online retailer teams with cooking platform SideChef
Dec 08
CVS Health Invests $1.74M to Address Maternal Health Disparities
Funding to support initiatives that support safe pregnancies, childbirth
Dec 08
Grubhub Reveals Most Popular Eating Habits for 2021
Annual 'Year in Food' report details the top ordering trends
Dec 08
Publix Moves Forward With Growth Plans for Kentucky
Food retailer to open 2nd store in state in 2024
Dec 07
Goodfood Market Launches Quick Delivery in Montreal, Alcohol Delivery in Toronto
Canadian online grocer continues to focus investments on its rapidly growing on-demand operations
Dec 07
Inventory Intelligence Company Hires Former Kroger Exec
Pensa appoints Mark Abernathy head of market development for retail sector
Dec 07
Raley’s Establishes Human Resources Leader Ahead of Bashas’ Acquisition
Laura Croff promoted to role in newly formed enterprise
Dec 06
T&T Supermarkets Expands Footprint to Quebec
Fast-growing Asian grocer announces new location in Montreal
Dec 03
Robotic Startup Branches Into Grocery With New Delivery Bot
Coco’s latest remote-operated vehicle to debut at Erewhon Market
Dec 03
H-E-B Reveals Landmark Project to Reimagine Grocery
Food retailer to upgrade long-standing Austin store with multiple levels, plenty of amenities
Dec 02
Hy-Vee to Close 2 Stores, Repurpose 2
Retail operations in Missouri, South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa to be affected in early January 2022
Dec 02
KeHE's 10 Macro Trends for Retailers to Watch in 2022
Distributor observed consumer shopping behaviors, analyzed shopper data, foraged for emerging products
Dec 02
New Organic, Washable Fruit Coating Introduced for Produce Industry
Yumbrella uses plant-based ingredients to create natural solution for extending shelf life of apples
Dec 01
Natural Grocers Touts 1-Stop Holiday Shopping
Holly Deals aimed at making celebrations less stressful
Dec 01
Get Ready for 2nd Annual Supermarket Employee Day
As proclaimed by FMI, Feb. 22 will again honor front-line grocery workers
Dec 01
Giant Eagle Adds Self-Check Hearing Screening Kiosks
Grocer partners with InnerScope to provide customers with free access to hearing tests