Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Seafood in Spotlight During October
Industry groups highlight consumer consumption trends, retail marketing opportunities
CO2 With Confidence
Environmental regulations and corporate sustainability targets have set the stage for wider adoption of CO2 in commercial refrigeration
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Corporate Responsibility
Retailers Respond to Devastating Hurricane
Publix, Walmart and Amazon among the many launching support efforts
Mergers & Acquisitions
UNFI Expands Shoppers Banner in Maryland
Grand-opening celebrations held at 2 locations
Sustainability
Too Good To Go Launches in Los Angeles
App connects users with grocers so surplus food doesn't go to waste
Contests & Awards
Which Grocers Are Best in Merchandising for Frozen, Dairy?
NFRA reveals Golden Penguin Award winners for summertime efforts
Labor & Employment
Stater Bros. Promotes President to COO
Greg McNiff joined company in 2019 from Albertsons Cos.
Equipment & Design
Gorillas Launches New Central Distribution Center
Queens, N.Y., facility will service micro-fulfillment centers across NYC
Labor & Employment
Amazon Invests $1B in Front-Line Employees
Increased pay, additional career options added to retailer’s benefits
Produce / Floral
Avocado Imports Smash Records
New academic report reveals surge in consumption and $6.1B impact on U.S. GDP
Pharmacy
Rite Aid Experiences Net Losses in Q2
Retailer negatively impacted by decline in demand for COVID vaccines, tests
Sustainability
UN Spotlights Food Loss and Waste
As global group issues call for action, retailers and suppliers ramp up initiatives
Corporate Responsibility
Kroger Further Commits to Ending Hunger, Creating Healthier Communities
Grocer outlines initiatives in conjunction with White House conference
E-Commerce
Partnership Opens Doors to New Fulfillment Possibilities for Grocers
Dematic, Upshop join forces so retailers can own data and manage store fulfillment at scale
Sustainability
Meijer Makes It Rain in Michigan
Retailer’s new gardens will help improve water quality
Technology
Indie Grocer in Colorado Testing Universal Digital Coupons
Service providers and CPGs partner on pilot program that focuses on shopper convenience and data-driven business opportunities
E-Commerce
Walmart’s 1st of 4 High-Tech Fulfillment Centers Opens in Illinois
1.1M-square-foot facility slashes processing by more than half
Market Trends
Grocers, Manufacturers Plan Big Investments for Private Brands
FMI report sheds light on latest strategies for growth
Sustainability
Misfits Market Hosting Repurposed-Food Challenge
Winning entrepreneur gets national distribution
New Products & Promotions
Meijer Discounts Produce for SNAP Customers
Markdowns from $5-$10, 5%-10% made possible by USDA waiver
Government Relations
Grocers Take Center Stage in Historic White House Conference on Hunger and Nutrition
Retailers, industry groups and CPGs featured in Biden Administration’s summary of industry commitments
Labor & Employment
Ahold Delhaize to Propose Reappointment of CEO Frans Muller
Move will take place at shareholders meeting in April
Technology
Spoon Guru Bringing Nutrition Science Tech to Google Cloud Marketplace
Partnership will enable more personalized shopping experiences based on health needs
Wholesalers & Distributors
KeHE Set to Open Its Largest Distribution Center in Dallas
High-tech facility covers close to 1M square feet
Market Trends
Kroger Looks at What’s Trending for Fall
Football, Halloween, pumpkin spice craze will drive purchases this season
Private Label
Wakefern Reveals Private Label Summit Winners
4 suppliers will have their products incorporated into retailer's store-branded lines by spring of next year

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