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The bodega as a retail model
On New Year’s night, probably in 2004, I was staying at someone’s apartment in New York’s East Village (the tenant...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Retailers hold their own
On the retail side, shortages on shelves are a lingering concern. “The good news is that our research shows the...
Survey indicates greater reliance on online grocery shopping
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chicory, the leading contextual commerce advertising platform, today released findings from its 2023...
Kroger-Albertsons divestitures come into focus
A combined Kroger Co. and Albertsons could divest 250 to 300 stores, though Kroger has mentioned the possibility of up...
Walmart closing pickup-only pilots among half a dozen underperforming locations
According to media reports, Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. is pulling the plug on its last two pickup-only locations, one in...
BJ’s Wholesale Club announces growth plans for 2023
MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BJ’s Wholesale Club BB #:162875, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced today that it will...
Buehler’s selects Mercatus for e-commerce technology
February 07, 2023 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Buehler’s Fresh Foods BB #:342181 and Mercatus, a leading provider of grocery eCommerce solutions, today announced...
Save A Lot selects SymphonyAI for supply chain technology
February 07, 2023 DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SymphonyAI Retail CPG, a SymphonyAI vertical, today announced its selection by supermarket chain Save A Lot...
Albertsons launches digital health and wellness platform
BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 today announced the launch of Sincerely Health, a digital health and wellness platform...
Kroger to expand Gotham Greens greenhouse-grown produce to 1,000 stores
CINCINNATI, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s grocer, and Gotham Greens, an indoor farming pioneer, are bringing...
The stumbling of Amazon Fresh
As some readers may remember, I am not a big fan of Amazon Fresh BB #:283186 — at least not...
Aldi opens new Gulf Coast distribution center
LOXLEY, Ala., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, ALDI BB #:116756 unveiled its completed regional headquarters and distribution center in...
Business groups support legislation addressing organized retail crime
February 1, 2023 — NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Today, ICSC announced its support of S. 140, the “Combating...
Kroger expands delivery to South Florida
MIAMI, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s grocer, today announced the opening of a new spoke facility in South Florida....
H-E-B tops Amazon, Costco, Wegmans in dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index
January 31, 2023 — CHICAGO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today released the...
Gelson’s promotes president to CEO in leadership transition
ENCINO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Gelson’s BB #:113119 has promoted John Bagan to President & CEO following the...
Kroger and Food Network partner to help customers ‘Save Big’
CINCINNATI – Kroger BB #:100073 and its family of brands, Fred Meyer and Ralphs, partnered with Food Network’s Kalen Allen...
U.S. eGrocery sales forecast to grow, increase market share in next five years
Pickup expected to gain market share and grow faster than Delivery and Ship-to-Home Barrington, Ill. – January 30, 2023 –...
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