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Walmart Canada pledges $1BN in infrastructure, including new $100MM for Quebec, Atlantic customers

Mississauga, ON, Sept. 20, 2022 – Walmart Canada is investing $1 billion in infrastructure this year as part of the...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Grocery pickup profitability can be improved by choice between fee and speed

September 19, 2022 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The top reason shoppers choose to use grocery pickup is because of lower service fees, closely...

3 years ago 6 minute read

C-store chain EG America partners with Doordash for delivery

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — EG America, a leading convenience, coffee, fuel, and foodservice retailer, today announced a...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Instacart introduces technology to connect grocers’ online and in-store experience

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today unveiled Connected Stores...

3 years ago 10 minute read

Kroger Delivery expands to Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, today announced the official...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Consumers seek value at retail now more than ever – are you delivering?

We all know prices are a lot higher than they were before the pandemic, but sometimes it takes a deep...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Food Lion launches bagged apple cause marketing campaign

Every specially marked apple bag purchased through Oct. 4 generates a five-meal donation SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Study shows grocery delivery gaining on pickup this summer

NEW YORK and MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Incisiv, a next-generation industry insights firm that helps retailers and brands...

3 years ago 5 minute read

C&S Wholesale Grocers to build AI-powered distribution model

NEW YORK and MUMBAI, India, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Consultancy Services has been chosen by C&S Wholesale Grocers,...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Dash Cart fun with Amazon Fresh

Although I have jabbed at Amazon Fresh BB #:283186 a couple of times in this column, I must confess that I’ve grown...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Volume pressure sharpens as produce inflation climbs higher in August

The August Marketplace Food inflation remains extremely high and consumers are feeling the pain. They are making changes to their...

3 years ago 15 minute read

August 2022 U.S. e-grocery sales down 1% versus year ago

Latest results reinforce that today’s retail realities will likely continue to challenge Grocers Barrington, Ill. – September 13, 2022 –...

3 years ago 8 minute read

Citing excessive shoplifting losses, Wegmans pulls self-scan technology

Rochester, NY-based Wegmans Food Markets Inc. BB #:104173 says it is discontinuing its self-scanning checkout-free program due to excessive shoplifting....

3 years ago 1 minute read

Raley’s picks DoorDash for same-day grocery delivery

New partnership offers same-day grocery delivery from Raley’s and Bashas’ locations Today, we are excited to announce a partnership with The...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Kroger touts fresh, digital growth in Q2 2022 report

Second Quarter Highlights • Identical Sales without fuel increased 5.8% • Operating Profit of $954 million; Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Hy-Vee emphasizes growing presence in Wisconsin with Green Bay Packers sponsorship

Titletown and the Green Bay Packers are kicking off the season by welcoming a new partner: Hy-Vee BB #:101759, the...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Grocers top Great Place to Work retail list 

Rochester, NY-based Wegmans BB #:104173 ranked No. 1 in the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail list, and ranked No. 3...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Southeastern Grocers partners with DoorDash for delivery and curbside pickup

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

3 years ago 4 minute read

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