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Sep 2019
Sep 15
CBD and Hemp Front and Center at Expo East
Brand-new pavilion showcases hot trend and intriguing products beckon, while regulatory challenges persist
Sep 13
The Quiet Revolution of ‘Democratizing Healthy Products’
Seth Goldman, of Honest Tea, Beyond Meat, plans to make such items more accessible
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Dec 2021
Dec 07
Giant Food Launches Ship2Me Digital Marketplace
Move offers customers online options beyond traditional grocery products
Dec 06
Aquaculture Stewardship Council Debuts Groundbreaking Tech
Solution can verify seafood origin with 95%+ accuracy
Dec 06
Walmart, Hy-Vee Part of Online WIC Payment Program
Initiative to roll out next year in several states
Dec 03
Big Y's myPicks Rolls Out Same-Day Ordering and Pickup
Capability adds extra convenience for busy customers
Dec 03
Hannaford Pizza Dough Tamperer Gets Prison Time
Nicholas Mitchell sentenced to 4+ years; also must pay restitution
Dec 02
Jokr Sets Up Shop in Boston
City is instant-needs platform’s first new U.S. market since entering NYC
Dec 02
Weis Markets 1st Grocer to Earn Sustainable Food Retail Certification
Company commits to continuously improve performance in this area
Dec 02
How Ahold Delhaize USA Plans to Reach Net Zero
PG talks with with Brittni Furrow, VP, health and sustainability
Dec 01
Big Y Improves Refrigerated Grocery Distribution
Indie adopts Carrier Transicold Trailer units and eSolutions Platform
Dec 01
Todos Supermarket Takes Part in White House Roundtable on Supply Chain Issues
Owner Carlos Castro provides view of independent supermarket sector
Dec 01
Schnucks 1st to Offer GetUpside’s Receiptless Check-In Feature
Cashback promos of up to 20% also at grocer’s 111 stores
Dec 01
Gopuff Names 2 VPs, 1 Senior Director
Person, Shaw, Bajirao come to instant-needs platform as it augments leadership team
Nov 2021
Nov 30
Farmstead, Forage Enable EBT/SNAP Benefits For Grocery E-Commerce Orders
1st online-only food retailer to do so
Nov 29
Hy-Vee Rolls Out Seafood Supplier Code of Conduct
Initiative bolsters grocer’s pledge to carry sustainable Responsible Choice product
Nov 29
Ahold Delhaize USA CEO Weighs In on When Inflation Will Ease
Kevin Holt also discusses how sales growth will be affected
Nov 24
Little Giant Farmer’s Market Introduces EBT SNAP For Same-Day Delivery Via Instacart
Indie’s customers in program can use their benefits online across Atlanta area
Nov 23
Quotient, Place Exchange Offer 1st-Time Programmatic Access to InStore Audio Network
Messages reach 16K-plus stores nationwide
Nov 23
Mercato Reminds Indies’ Shoppers That ‘Every Meal Counts’
Campaign to fight childhood hunger offers ‘seamless and passive way’ to help
Nov 22
Natural Grocers Simplifying High-Quality Product Sourcing
Retailer teams up with RangeMe to find innovative items
Nov 22
Mondofora Launches Local Marketplace
Retail platform uses proprietary tech to help brick-and-mortar businesses compete with e-commerce
Nov 22
PCC Customers Will Be Able to Use Own Reusable Containers In-Store Once More
Indie co-op worked with Washington state regulators to change rules
Nov 19
Zero-Waste Retailer Launches No-Waiting Checkout Solution
Nude Foods Market partners with MishiPay
Nov 19
Giant Co. to Test SocialShelf Solution
Trial alliance will roll out next month to 15 stores’ alcohol aisles
Nov 18
U.S. Investment Firm Reveals Stake in Ahold Delhaize
Elliott supports separating bol.com e-commerce ops
Nov 18
Local Express Empowers Grocers With ShoptoCook
Upgraded kiosk software aims to create better customer experience
Nov 18
Erewhon Taps Homesome to Enhance E-Commerce Offering
Goal is to replicate unique in-store experience online
Nov 17
Foxtrot Coming to Chicago's Magnificent Mile
Flagship market slated to open at The Shops at Tribune Tower next spring
Nov 17
Healthy Living Garners Multi-Gen Enterprise Award
Business begun in 1986 currently run by founder’s children
Nov 16
Ocado Retail Opts for CO2 Removal
Global e-grocer leverages Climeworks tech to achieve net-zero HQ
Nov 16
Chase Cardmembers Get New Benefits With Gopuff Purchases
Those eligible get $10 statement credit each month when they use service
Nov 16
Mollie Stone’s Honored for Philanthropic Efforts
Outstanding Corporate Grantmaker Award bestowed by Association of Fundraising Professionals
Nov 15
Southeastern Grocers Rolls Out Local Supplier Program
Event provides opportunity for area businesses to pitch products
Nov 15
Farmstead Teams With Halla to Predict What Digital Shoppers Want
Partnership aims to enable grocers to accurately foresee customer substitutions, recommendations and searches to boost sales
Nov 12
Grain-Free: The New Trend in Snacks
Options made with cassava, nuts, legumes, pulses, root vegetables or other grain substitutes can be vibrant component of a retailer’s snack set
Nov 12
Peapod Digital Labs Grants Stipends to 11 Diverse-Owned Suppliers
Brands took part in company’s 1st accelerator
Nov 12
Ahold Delhaize Aims for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions in Shorter Time
Retail conglomerate commits to goals in line with Science Based Targets
Nov 11
Clinch Introduces Dynamic Circular Ads for Connected TV
Solution to be adopted by ‘top 5 retailer’ and Family Dollar
Nov 11
FMI Joins Lawsuit Challenging Vaccine Mandate
Trade org one of 10 involved in legal action against OSHA
Nov 10
Gelson’s Lets Area Brands Pitch New Products
Indie grocer’s 3rd ‘Local Discoveries’ event is open to SoCal vendors
Nov 10
Ahold Delhaize Logs Higher U.S. Comp, Net and Digital Sales in Q3
Results prove ‘resilience of business model’: CEO
Nov 10
Consumer Brands Names EVP of Public Affairs
Veteran strategist Rhonda Bentz will guide advocacy agenda
Nov 09
Gopuff Lands in London and Other U.K. Cities
1st market chosen for company’s phased international expansion
Nov 08
Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Wrap Up Merger
Combined companies will keep separate brands but create scale, efficiencies
Nov 08
Vejii Closes Vegan Essentials Acquisition
E-grocer also gains access to additional capital, listing on Canadian Securities Exchange
Nov 08
Giant Co. Debuts Philly E-Commerce Fulfillment Center
Food retailer plans to expand grocery delivery to South Jersey this month
Nov 05
Winn-Dixie Fights Hunger With Flowers
Bloomin’ 4 Good Program raises funds across grocer’s Florida communities
Nov 05
Sobeys Opens 1st Flexstore in North America
Modular Orangeville, Ontario, location serves as prototype for future supermarkets
Nov 05
Indies Descend on D.C. to Address Industry Issues
Committee meets to set federal priorities, strategy
Nov 05
Local Grocery Delivery Service Raises $6M
Series A funding round for MilkRun led by Spark Capital
Nov 04
Buyk Doubles NYC Presence to 20 Dark Stores
Ultrafast grocery service debuted in Big Apple this past September
Nov 04
Publix Quick Picks Virtual C-Store Launches Across Grocer’s Market Area
Expanded partnership with Instacart provides deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes
Nov 04
NGA Objects to Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Trade group notes that compliance takes effect during busy holiday season
Nov 04
Farmstead Updates Grocery OS Solution
Offering now enables grocers to launch 2-hour dark-store delivery ops in 2 weeks
Nov 04
Giant Co. to Power Pennsylvania Ops With Renewable Energy
Deal with Constellation supports development of 80 megawatts of solar projects in state
Nov 04
KeHE’s Diversity TrendFinder Event IDs Winning Brands
Chosen suppliers receive ‘Golden Tickets’ to access retailers’ shelves
Nov 03
Sprouts Enables Shoppers to Pre-Order for Turkey Day
Meats, meals, party trays available through Nov. 22
Nov 03
Hy-Vee Aims to Recruit, Support Vets and Active-Duty Military
Month-long campaign features checkout roundup campaign, hiring effort
Nov 03
Predictive Grocery Delivery Service Jupiter Expands Pilot
Company now operating in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington ahead of Thanksgiving
Nov 03
Grill Maker Launches Traeger Provisions Meal Boxes
Thanksgiving-themed options also available
Nov 02
Mother’s Market & Kitchen Helping Afghan Refugees in SoCal
Customers can round up purchases to donate funds to International Rescue Committee
Nov 02
Vallarta Supermarkets 1st to Adopt Energy Recovery Device
PX G1300 to be installed at grocer’s Indio, Calif., store
Nov 02
Imperfect Foods Garners B Corp Certification
Online grocer also hits milestone of 25M boxes delivered
Nov 02
Plant Based World Expo Taps Former NFL Player as Keynoter
Puris Proteins CEO Tyler Lorenzen among industry leaders slated to appear
Nov 02
Discount E-Grocer Martie Launches
Company offering 40%-70% off pantry staples starts delivering to California residents
Nov 02
Festival Foods Selects Cloud-Based Master Data Management Solution
Symphony RetailAI will help grocer optimize tech, boost productivity