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Disrespect from dollar stores

What is it with dollar stores? Dollar Tree has yet again been hit with a fine for safety violations. The...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Legislation boosting credit card competition praised by FMI

Arlington, VA – Jun 7, 2023 – FMI – The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 issued its strong endorsement of the bipartisan Credit Card...

2 years ago 3 minute read

IFPA Retail Conference urges collaboration

This year’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 Retail Conference, June 6-8 in Oak Brook, IL near Chicago, offered...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Amazon and the antitrust artillery

I’ve been a member of the Authors Guild since 1999. Recently over lunch I was reading an article by Umair...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Full-service retail comes full circle

I love it when things come full circle. In this case, the retail experience. Retailers have been complaining about increased...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Half of retail workers have witnessed theft in the past 6 months, survey shows

In the past six months, 50 percent of retail and grocery workers say they’ve witnessed a theft or attempted theft,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Canadian retailer T&T Supermarkets to open store in Seattle area

RICHMOND, BC, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – T&T Supermarkets BB #:165666 is marking 30 years as Canada’s favorite Asian grocery...

2 years ago 4 minute read

FMI study shows strong retail interest in private brands

June 6, 2023 – ARLINGTON, VA – More than 80% of respondents to a recent FMI BB #:162464 survey of...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Industry talks CEA at Retail Conference in Chicago: Here are 3 Takeaways

June 7, 2023 — International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 hosted a special networking and engagement session with retailers...

2 years ago 5 minute read

The Fresh Market offers Father’s Day meal and gift options

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Fresh Market, Inc. BB #:155863 is helping to take the guesswork out of Father’s Day meals and...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Associated Wholesale Grocers hosts ribbon cutting at Mississippi distribution hub

New All-In-One Distribution Hub features advanced intelligence, automation, and a significantly expanded variety of offerings to improve system-wide distribution and...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Sprouts Farmers Markets releases ESG report for 2022

PHOENIX, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Loblaws makes 1 billion pound food recovery pledge

TORONTO, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ – Loblaw Companies Limited BB #:138169 is celebrating its inaugural Food Waste Awareness Week (June 4 to 10)...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Dollar General pulls back on pOpshelf, plans fresh produce in 5,000 stores this year 

In an action mirroring many of its customers, Dollar General BB #:172794 is pulling back on “nice to have” investments...

2 years ago 2 minute read

BJ’s Wholesale Club to expand to Tennessee

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. & LA VERGNE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club BB #:162875, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced today...

2 years ago 9 minute read

Giant Food announces return of summer local produce boxes

Available all summer long through Giant Delivers, the Local Produce Boxes will feature an expanded variety of fresh, seasonal produce...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Aldi introduces 30-minute delivery via Instacart-powered virtual store

ALDI Express, a new convenience delivery offering, makes it easier than ever for customers to access last-minute items and essentials...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Food Lion starts summer feeding campaign

SALISBURY, N.C., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Food Lion Feeds’ fourth annual Summers Without Hunger campaign aims to address...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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