Retail

Loblaw to invest $2.2B this year in new stores, renovations

February 19, 2025 – Brampton, ON – Loblaw Companies Limited BB #:138169, Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, announced today it...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Walmart credits grocery, e-commerce for strong Q4 2025 results

BENTONVILLE, Ark., February 20, 2025 – Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 announces fourth-quarter results with strong growth in revenue and operating...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Ahold Delhaize USA renews analytics partnership with Circana

SALISBURY, N.C., Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ahold Delhaize USA BB #:138251 has reaffirmed its commitment to data-driven growth...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Heritage Grocers Group names new CFO

ONTARIO, California, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Grocers Group, the largest Hispanic and ethnic food retailer in the...

2 months ago 3 minute read

USDA shows fruit stars in retail produce ads around Valentine’s Day

Advertised Prices for Specialty Crops Products at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the period of 2/8/2025 to 2/20/2025 Valentine’s...

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More Kroger-anchored shopping centers open in January

PHOENIX, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Barclay Group, a nationally recognized real estate development firm, continues to execute on in...

2 months ago 3 minute read

UNFI celebrates retailers at Spring and Summer Selling Show

February 13, 2025 PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–During its second Spring and Summer Selling Show of 2025 in Orlando, Florida, United Natural...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Kroger names incoming Chief Financial Officer

CINCINNATI, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced its succession plan for Chief Financial Officer....

2 months ago 5 minute read

January 2025 online grocery sales rise 17% over year ago

Barrington, Ill. – February 11, 2025 – The U.S. online grocery market finished January 2025 with $10.0 billion in monthly...

2 months ago 7 minute read

Associated Food Stores signs with Procurant for FSMA Rule 204 compliance

February 10, 2025 WATSONVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Procurant BB #:355257, a leading collaborative software platform for retail grocers, has been chosen by...

2 months ago 3 minute read

New NGA partnership opens independent retailer access to healthy benefit cards

February 11, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) BB #:163424, the trade association for the independent supermarket...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Aldi sells Southeastern Grocers stores to investor group, C&S Wholesale Grocers

February 07, 2025 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A consortium of private investors, spearheaded by the current CEO and President of Southeastern Grocers...

2 months ago 6 minute read

Vallarta Supermarkets expands use of RELEX Solutions for AI-powered pricing and promotion

February 10, 2025 ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vallarta Supermarkets BB #:159733, a leading regional grocer known for offering fresh, authentic food, has expanded...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Aldi plans to open 225+ new stores in 2025

BATAVIA, Ill., Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ALDI BB #:116756, the fastest-growing grocer in the U.S., today announced its plan...

2 months ago 5 minute read

Flashfood expands partnership with Earth Fare 

CHARLOTTE, NC – February 6, 2025 – Flashfood, the app for grocery’s best deals, is now available at three new Earth...

3 months ago 4 minute read

DoorDash adds more retailers accepting SNAP/EBT

DoorDash, the local commerce platform, today announced new merchants across the nation that accept SNAP/EBT payments on the DoorDash Marketplace,...

3 months ago 4 minute read

Natural Grocers offers Super Bowl weekend savings

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Grocers BB #:188775, the nation’s leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, is gearing...

3 months ago 7 minute read

Walmart buys mall outside Pittsburgh 

This week Walmart BB #:143789 confirmed that it bought a mall in Monroeville, PA, about 12 miles east of Pittsburgh.  ...

3 months ago 1 minute read

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