THE FRIDAY 5: Albertsons Makes Moves Following Failed Merger; UNFI’s Strategic RealignmentH-E-B’s top grocer designation, new stores from H-Mart and Lidl also made news this week L.A. Wildfires Destroy, Damage Grocery StoresRalphs and Gelson’s stores among lost structures Woodman’s Markets Launches Exclusive Sampler Box Program Grocer partners with Bunny James to enable loyal shoppers to try products risk-free Gelson’s Opens Premium Convenience Store Concept ReCharge center will feature ready-made meals as well as EV charging stations Popular Japanese Grocer Entering San Francisco’s East Bay Tokyo Central is expanding its presence in Northern California Gelson’s Teams With Brighter Bites, Zespri Kiwifruit on Promo $2 donated to nonprofit for each unit purchased at SoCal indie Gelson’s Adds to C-Suite Following Realignment New COO and CMO both join independent grocer from Albertsons Cos. Gelson’s Realigns Leadership Team 4 executives departing company, effective immediately Macey’s Introduces In-Store Sushi Restaurant in Utah Sushi’s growing popularity highlights a shift toward healthier eating habits and a desire for variety in meal choices Gelson’s Improves In-Store Production, Centralized Kitchen Efficiency Expanded partnership with Invafresh will help reduce shrink in commissary operations 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last