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Retail
So, about that frog in the salad
It was only a matter of time before we saw another story of another consumer who finds a frog in...
Walmart leverages online grocery for ecommerce growth
Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 continues to grow its ecommerce division, with a particular focus on grocery pickup and...
Walmart shows strength in online grocery
Walmart’s BB #:143789 growth in e-commerce has been well documented, but a new report says it’s by far No.1 when...
Grocery Outlet shines in first earnings since IPO
Grocery Outlet BB #:154673 didn’t disappoint in its first earnings report following since going public this summer. The Emeryville, CA-based...
Webinar explores the “why” behind FreshFacts Q2 data
Organic produce is in a bit of a sales slump, and bell peppers are hot, but what market forces are...
A terrible Top 10 list takedown
Did you know that fresh produce is often dirty because it’s grown outside in the dirt? Of course you did....
SpartanNash announces leadership transition, exit of Fresh Kitchens operations
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpartanNash Company BB #:104892 announced Aug. 12 that its Board of Directors has appointed the Company’s Chairman,...
Coborns cedes Twin Cities delivery business to competitor
CobornsDelivers.com in the Twin Cities will no longer be run by St. Cloud, MN-based Coborns Inc. BB #:167605 The retailer...
Food Lion adds savings program promoting healthful foods
PRESS RELEASE: SALISBURY, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Beginning Aug. 7, Food Lion Virginia customers with a Healthy Savings card will be able to...
How NOT to sell jackfruit
I’m sure most of you are tired of hearing about jackfruit, but consumers aren’t. Not yet. The Google Trend line...
Fruit dips in latest FreshFacts report
In the latest FreshFacts on Retail report from the United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458, five of the Top 10...
Grocer pilots laser-labeled mangoes to minimize plastic packaging
PRESS RELEASE: SPAR Austria has introduced laser-labelled organic mangoes to EUROSPAR and INTERSPAR stores throughout the country to replace plastic...
Sprouts misses in Q2, president plans departure
Fresh produce wasn’t much help in a rough second quarter for Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563. The company reported...
Kroger names former Walmart VP to Nashville Division leadership
PRESS RELEASE: CINCINNATI, July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced Sonya Hostetler has been named...
Sobeys to introduce reusable produce bags in first push to eliminate plastic bags by January 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Stellarton, NS – Sobeys Inc. BB #:116615 announced today that it will remove plastic grocery bags from all...
Retail flourishes in the Carolinas
A lengthy growing season means more grocery business. The retail landscape in the Carolinas can be described as a continuous...
Ferrara to succeed Larkin as president and CEO of the National Grocers Association
PRESS RELEASE: Arlington, VA- Following an extensive national search, assisted by the firm of Spencer Stuart, Cheryl Sommer, NGA Chair...
Albertsons grew digital and eCommerce 33% in Q1
Company Release – 7/24/2019 9:00 AM ET BOISE, Idaho, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326...
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