Retail

Retail blueberry growth can point to these reasons

Retail blueberry sales have spiked since the start of the pandemic, and there’s no reason to think that growth will...

4 years ago 2 minute read

E-Grocer Weee! raises $315MM in capital

FREMONT, Calif., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Weee! (www.sayweee.com), the leading ethnic e-grocer in the United States, today announced $315...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Inside the whale: Amazon Fresh and me

Maybe I just didn’t go with the right attitude. A couple of months ago, I wrote a column expressing skepticism...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Sobeys parent buys 51% of Longo’s, Grocery Gateway e-commerce business

STELLARTON, NS, March 16, 2021 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited BB #:137787 announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase 51%...

4 years ago 11 minute read

Washington’s Green Grocer launches weekly salad meal kits with dietitian

LANHAM, Md., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Washington’s Green Grocer (WGG) has teamed up with DC-based Registered Dietitian, Nora Shank,...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Schnuck Markets opens small format store in Indiana

JASPER, Ind., March 11, 2021 – Schnuck Markets, Inc. BB #:105541 today announced plans to bring a new format grocery...

4 years ago 2 minute read

The Fresh Market prepares for IPO

PRESS RELEASE: GREENSBORO, N.C., March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Fresh Market Holdings, Inc., BB #:155863 parent company of The Fresh Market, today...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Tomatoes look to build on pandemic demand bump

We’ve all seen the data that shows the past year has seen huge growth at retail, and the tomato segment...

4 years ago 2 minute read

ALDI sets new sustainability goals in new charter

BATAVIA, Ill., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ALDI BB #:116756 today announced a new sustainability charter to demonstrate its commitment...

4 years ago 7 minute read

Renaissance Food Group promotes Irish Stew Mix for St. Patrick’s Day

PRESS RELEASE: RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif – Renaissance Food Group BB #:170299, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203,...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Kroger expands partnership with indoor farm

CINCINNATI, March 9, 2021– The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 and 80 Acres Farms bring farm-fresh produce to customers across Ohio. Today,...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Albertsons pilots remote-controlled grocery delivery cart

BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 announced today that it has partnered with Tortoise, an automated logistics company focused on...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Instacart raises $265 Million in funding from existing investors

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading online grocery platform in North America, today announced it has...

4 years ago 5 minute read

UNFI extends distribution partnership with Whole Foods Market to September 2027

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:154661 announced today that it has extended its primary wholesale grocery distribution relationship...

4 years ago 2 minute read

SpartanNash names VP Fresh Merchandising

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpartanNash BB #:104892 announced today that the Company has promoted Amy McClellan to Vice President, Fresh Merchandising,...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Ahold Delhaize USA moves closer to self distribution

SALISBURY, N.C., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ahold Delhaize USA BB #:138251 is marking a milestone in its supply...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Ghost Kitchens partners with Walmart Canada for meal pickup or delivery

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ghost Kitchen Brands (GKB) is excited to announce it is teaming up with Walmart Canada, its first partnership with...

4 years ago 3 minute read

FreshFacts shows Q4 produce department gains continue

As expected, pandemic trends at retail continued, and that has been good news for the produce department. United Fresh Produce...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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