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Kroger CEO says food inflation is coming down 

Rodney McMullen, chairman and CEO of The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, said he’s seeing food inflation slowing down, and that...

2 years ago 1 minute read

National Retail Solutions partners with Uber to support local retailers and bodegas

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — National Retail Solutions (NRS), operator of the leading point-of-sale (POS) platform for independent...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Southeastern Grocers considering sale  

Southeastern Grocers is the latest retailer rumored to be up for sale.   The Wall Street Journal, citing “people close to...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Getir celebrates one-year anniversary with 9-cent bananas

Chicago, IL | November 14, 2022 — Getir, the pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery, celebrates one year of launching in...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Digital chief to succeed retiring Ahold Delhaize USA CEO

Zaandam, 15 November 2022. Ahold Delhaize BB #:130192 today announces that Kevin Holt, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, plans to retire...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Walmart gains more grocery market share in higher income households 

Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. says higher income shoppers continue to increase trips to the company’s stores, particularly for its lower-cost...

2 years ago 3 minute read

SpartanNash partners with Uber for grocery delivery

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Nov. 10, 2022 – Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 today announced its new partnership with...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Target debuts new larger-format store in Texas

The retailer’s larger footprint stores optimize additional space and new design elements to better serve its guests and team members...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Grocery Outlet announces CEO transition

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. BB #:154673 today announced that Eric Lindberg, current...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Uber and Grocery Outlet expand grocery delivery nationally

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today Uber Technologies, Inc. and Grocery Outlet Holding Corp BB #:154673 announced the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Southeastern Grocers offers $30 Thanksgiving feasts

November 09, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Self-checkout and manned checkout users: A profile

Once at Costco, I went through the self-checkout lane. An unusually helpful clerk came over and kindly rang up the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

The Publix approach to labor problems

In addition to a reinvigorated competitive landscape, Publix Super Markets, Inc. BB #:110909 Lakeland, FL, like all retailers, faces challenges...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Analysis: What’s a gamechanger?

I chuckle to myself when I start thinking about “gamechangers,” as it’s often true someone’s perspective depends on how long...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Publix’s plan for expanding inside and outside Florida

As mentioned previously in this series, Publix Super Markets, Inc. BB #:110909 Lakeland, FL, is not resting on its laurels...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Walmart Thanksgiving promotion ‘removes inflation,’ rolling price back to 2021

Another retailer is grabbing attention for dropping prices for grocery’s biggest game of the year. Thanksgiving Dinner, and the cost...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Publix enters new battle with e-commerce

Despite the many strengths of Publix Super Markets, Inc. BB #:110909 Lakeland, FL, Santa Monica, CA-based Phil Lempert, also known...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Sprouts Farmers Market expands delivery with DoorDash

PHOENIX, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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