Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Kroger Partners With USO to Serve Military Members
Mobile fleet will bring food, donations to bases throughout country
Skinny Butcher Leverages Food and Cultural Trends With Netflix Deal
CEO talks to Progressive Grocer about what makes his plant-based products different, his approach to branding and “Stranger Things”

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L.A. Co-Op Adopts Shelf Cameras, ‘Self-Driving Store’ OS
Indie working with Focal Systems on retail automation
UNFI Doubles Size of American Artisan Cheese and Specialty Program
Company expands to 2nd warehouse to serve retailers in Pacific Northwest
Walmart and Symbotic Expand Partnership to Deploy Automation System
Solution will roll out to all 42 of retailer’s regional distribution centers
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How Skinny Butcher Is Creating a Pop Culture Moment
Dave Zilko, the strategic innovator behind Skinny Butcher, talked to Progressive Grocer about what makes his plant-based products different, his approach to branding, and “Stranger Things.”
Meijer Goes Greener With Hydroponic Lettuce Offerings
Michigan retailer expands greens from Revolution Farms to all of its stores
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Mosaic Foods Opens Pop-Up Store
Brooklyn, N.Y., location offers exclusive items from plant-powered frozen meal service
Healthy Living Joins Partnership to Support Local Organic Milk Producers
Indie encourages customers to buy participating dairy brands
Target, CVS Stores in New Jersey Debut Reusable Bag Rental Program
Goatote’s kiosk system tested as Garden State bans single-use plastic bags
Hy-Vee Offering Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
Pharmacy hubs aim to offer kid-friendly environment
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
Blue Apron Adds Even More Weekly Food Offerings
Premium sparkling wines are also among new options
Weis Reveals Price Cuts on Many Best-Selling Frozen Products
Reductions are latest additions to grocer’s Low, Low Price program
MeMD Now Known as Walmart Health Virtual Care
Telehealth provider acquired by retailer last year
PCC Reveals 2022 Organic Producer Grants
Co-op awards $25K to 6 local organizations
Heinen’s Sets Up Ice Cream Stand at Historic Cleveland Location
Grocer partners with fellow Ohio-based business Mitchell’s to dish out cones and bowls
Southeastern Grocers Raises $395K for Children’s Hospitals
Funds earmarked for pediatric care
Indie Grocer Carl Greeley Passes Away
Exec acquired Baltimore-area Geresbeck’s Food Market in 1985
Albertsons Cos. Plans to Deploy AI-Powered Shopping Carts
Smart carts allow customers to pay on touchscreen and walk out of store
New FMI Initiative Focuses on General Merchandise, Health & Beauty
Program to be overseen by former GMDC|Retail Tomorrow executive
BJ's Reports Better-Than-Expected Q1 Revenues
Gas sales, competitive prices fuel growth at discount retailer
Dollar General Bolsters Diversity and Inclusion Team
Additions include 2 new executives and 1 promotion
5 Trends Grocers Should Consider Throughout 2022
McKinsey & Company report forecasts important considerations for retailers
Gatik Expanding Operations to Kansas
Walmart helped develop necessary legislation to allow fully autonomous trucks on public roads

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