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IFPA’s Retail Conference registration opens

February 14, 2024 – Newark, De. and Washington, D.C. – The Retail Conference from IFPA BB #:378962, May 1-2, is...

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FMI report: food industry committed to health and well-being initiatives

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As Americans’ interest in nutrition and healthy eating has increased in recent years, companies across the food industry...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Kroger plans to lower prices following merger with Albertsons

CINCINNATI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today shared additional insights about how the company lowered...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Why strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes got a surprise Super Bowl sales bump

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gopuff, the app that gets you what you need in as fast as 15 minutes, released its Brand Bowl...

1 year ago 7 minute read

SpartanNash expands in-store autonomous inventory robot program

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 today announced plans to implement Simbe’s autonomous inventory robot Tally in 60...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Hy-Vee expands delivery with Instacart

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hy-Vee, Inc. BB #:101759 today announced it has expanded its partnership with Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Ahold Delhaize USA partners with DoorDash for grocery delivery

SALISBURY, N.C., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading omnichannel grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA BB #:138251 has announced...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Kroger announces CFO transition

CINCINNATI, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced that Gary Millerchip is stepping down as...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Costco hires former Kroger CFO

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Costco Wholesale Corporation BB #:150902 announced today that Richard Galanti has confirmed...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Dollar General to expand automated AI-powered produce ordering

SEATTLE, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant move to provide convenient access to fresh affordable foods, Dollar General...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Walmart plans 150 new stores, conversions to ‘Store of the Future’ concept

Statement from John Furner president and CEO, Walmart U.S. BB #:143789: When it comes to investing in America, Walmart has...

1 year ago 3 minute read

The Year Ahead: AI in the retail realm

Retail is one area where artificial intelligence exploration is ongoing. “Retailers are gaining experience with AI, but they still don’t...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Dollar General passes 5,000 stores offering fresh produce

January 30, 2024 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dollar General BB #:172794 has surpassed its latest milestone, now offering fresh produce options in...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Instacart expands online SNAP acceptance to reach 96% of SNAP households with same-day grocery delivery

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a series...

1 year ago 5 minute read

UNFI to bring AI-powered warehouse automation system in new distribution center

January 29, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced plans to implement an A.I.-powered robotic automation...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Grocery Outlet appoints retail veteran to new EVP COO role

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. BB #:154673 announced that it has appointed Ramesh...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Kroger unveils new produce supplier biodiversity goal

CINCINNATI, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced a new goal to advance sustainability in its fresh produce...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Fresh Thyme Market partners on local retail access program

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh Thyme Market BB #:290751, a community-focused grocer, is honored to be...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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