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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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May 2022
May 27
KeHE Unveils New ‘Golden Ticket’ Recipients
21 TrendFinder winners to be added to distributor’s product portfolio
May 27
Bowery Farming Opens New Smart Farm
Next-gen Bethlehem, Pa., facility located on former industrial brownfield site
May 26
Georgia Indie Testifies on Impact of Baby Formula Shortage
Food Fresh’s Michael Gay recommends bolstering federal nutrition programs covering kids
May 26
The Giant Co. Names New VP, Team Experience
Jennifer Heinzen Krueger is succeeding Matt Lutcavage
May 26
Homesome Makes Online Retailing Easier for Indies
E-commerce platform’s CEO discusses helping independent grocers compete and thrive in the digital age
May 25
Sifter Snags $5M in Funding
Nutrition-as-a-service platform embarking on major retailer expansion
May 24
Plant-Based Dairy Reinvigorates Milk Category
Alternative segment has become the growth engine for department
May 24
Asda Teams With Blue Yonder and Bringg
U.K. retailer aims to accelerate omnichannel transformation
May 24
Federated Co-operatives Ltd. Selects Invafresh Fresh Retail Platform
Canadian indies want to improve product availability, freshness
May 23
L.A. Co-Op Adopts Shelf Cameras, ‘Self-Driving Store’ OS
Indie working with Focal Systems on retail automation
May 23
Walmart and Symbotic Expand Partnership to Deploy Automation System
Solution will roll out to all 42 of retailer’s regional distribution centers
May 20
Healthy Living Joins Partnership to Support Local Organic Milk Producers
Indie encourages customers to buy participating dairy brands
May 20
MeMD Now Known as Walmart Health Virtual Care
Telehealth provider acquired by retailer last year
May 20
Mosaic Foods Opens Pop-Up Store
Brooklyn, N.Y., location offers exclusive items from plant-powered frozen meal service
May 19
Grocery Outlet, Uber Partner for On-Demand Grocery Delivery on West Coast
Pilot begins at 72 stores in California, Oregon and Washington
May 19
How Deep Discounters Keep Customers Coming Back
Progressive Grocer finds out what makes some of America’s favorite extreme-value grocery stores tick
May 19
Gatik Expanding Operations to Kansas
Walmart helped develop necessary legislation to allow fully autonomous trucks on public roads
May 18
Gopuff Gains Bob Iger as Investor and Advisor
Former Disney chairman and CEO will help boost consumer engagement and growth globally
May 18
Tops Creates Survivors Fund in Wake of Deadly Shooting
Grocer partnering with National Compassion Fund
May 17
Bashas’ to Hold Pop-Up Hiring Events Across Banner
Grocer looking to fill 800+ full- and part-time jobs
May 17
Walmart Q1 Sales Up, But Inflation Dents Bottom Line
Sam’s Club delivers particularly impressive comps
May 17
Wakefern Implements New Axonify AI Content Authoring Tool
Content Assistant unveiled at ATD 2022 International Conference
May 16
DC Greens’ Produce Rx Program Expands to 3 More Giant Food Stores
Participants can get free fresh and frozen produce at participating locations
May 12
Kroger Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Funding Food Waste Research
Grocer teams with Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
May 12
SpartanNash Anticipates Solid Q1
Based on preliminary results, company raises FY22 guidance, provides long-term targets
May 11
American Brands Help Ahold Delhaize Log ‘Strong’ Q1
Retail conglomerate raises EPS guidance, citing resilient consumer climate in states, more favorable U.S. dollar
May 11
Gopuff Rolls Out Pizza Brand as Part of Fresh Food Offering
The Mean Tomato menu will also include desserts and sides
May 11
DoorDash Reveals Inaugural Accelerator for Local Goods Participants
Emerging businesses located in New York, Chicago and D.C.
May 11
Grocery Outlet Sees ‘Better-Than-Expected’ Q1, Due to Economic Woes
Deep discounter accordingly raises net sales and earnings guidance
May 10
What's Next in Seafood Sustainability?
Initiatives showcased at Seafood Expo spanned packaging, means of production, methods of reducing bycatch, and forthcoming technologies
May 09
7-Eleven Brings Back ‘Brands With Heart’ Program for 4th Time
Up-and-coming innovative brands can apply
May 09
Pennsylvania Facility Now Part of Ahold Delhaize’s Self-Distributed Network
Distribution center serves Giant Food and The Giant Co. stores
May 06
Weavers Way to Open in Philly’s Germantown Neighborhood
Co-op’s 4th store will feature products from local vendors
May 06
Meal Kits Moving to the Mainstream
Culinary Visions study finds nearly half of consumers 18-34 using them weekly
May 05
PCC Updates Product Standards
Co-op sets criteria for health, environmental benefits, animal welfare, and more
May 05
Giant Eagle CEO Testifies on Swipe Fees Before Senate Committee
Laura Karet highlights effect of unilateral fee increases on her business as well as on broader food retail industry
May 04
Retailers Weigh in on Rising Swipe Fees at Senate Hearing
Lack of competition cited as reason for increase
May 03
Rite Aid, Afterpay Enable Online Shoppers to ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
National drug store chain deploys company’s flexible payment solution
May 03
Albertsons, Uber Expand Partnership to 2,000+ Stores
Move boosts Uber Eats’ availability across grocery, convenience categories
May 03
Consultancy Launches Diverse Supplier Development Program
Panel of retail industry experts will assess MPG's applicants
Apr 2022
Apr 29
Walmart Health Debuts Telehealth Diabetes Program
Initiative helps business’ employees manage medical condition
Apr 28
Aldi Commits to Remove Plastic Bags From All Stores
CEO reveals goal in customer letter featuring progress in other areas of sustainability
Apr 28
HelloFresh Posts Another Revenue Record
Global meal kit company reports Q1 double-digit growth, along with more active customers
Apr 27
Farmstead Seeking to Expand Supplier Diversity
Discovery campaign launches in Charlotte, N.C.
Apr 26
PCC’s Annual Report Details Social, Economic and Environmental Progress
Co-op’s membership also rose 13% last year
Apr 25
Female Store Owner Shatters Image of Indie Boys' Club
Owner of Urban Market Chicago embraces the challenges of running independent neighborhood market
Apr 25
SpartanNash Expands Specialty Food Offering
Online platform provides seamless ordering, delivery and invoicing for independent grocers
Apr 25
Walmart Opens South Carolina Import Distribution Center
Ridgeville location offers convenient access to Port of Charleston
Apr 22
NGA Pushes FTC, DOJ to Scrutinize Grocery Retail Mergers
Comments aim to prevent anti-competitive “power buyers”
Apr 22
Save Mart Cos., Union Reach Tentative Labor Agreements
Deals cover 8K+ members across California
Apr 22
The Unlimited Appeal of Limited-Edition Beverages
Incorporating a limited-edition strategy plays a key role in generating excitement and sales in beverage category
Apr 22
Weis Markets Releases 2021 Sustainability Report
Grocer marks occasion by donating $12K to local environmental groups
Apr 21
Food Co-ops Tout Social, Environmental Gains
2021 impact report lays out ways these local retailers are changing the food system
Apr 21
Upcycled Certified Expands to Canada
Program enables consumers to participate in climate change solution
Apr 20
Zallie-Somerset to Break Ground on ShopRite of Center Square Plaza
Store will open in Woolwich Township, N.J., in 2023
Apr 20
NGA Thanks Congress Members for Working Against Swipe Fee Hikes
CEO expresses gratitude for federal legislators’ outreach to Visa and Mastercard
Apr 19
Progressive Grocer Chats With DoorDash’s VP of Engineering
Liangxiao Zhu speaks about her goals at the company, challenges as a leader and the future of e-commerce
Apr 18
UNFI Introduces Food Equity Project Grant
Distributor offering $100K in funding for Rhode Island-based organizations
Apr 15
Ralphs, Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions Workers Ratify New Labor Contract
Deal includes wage increases, better health care benefits, store safety provisions
Apr 14
Ahold Delhaize Takes Part in Advanced Recycling Initiative
Flexible-plastics initiative also includes Sealed Air, ExxonMobil
Apr 14
Gopuff Names SVP of North America
Maria Renz will bolster instant-needs platform’s presence, opportunities across U.S.
Apr 13
UNFI Names New Atlantic Region President
Chris Finck’s experience includes stints at Dean Foods, TreeHouse Foods
Apr 13
Misfits Market Debuts 1st-Ever Private Label Line
Odds & Ends consists of affordable high-quality pantry staples
Apr 11
Thrive Market Unveils ‘2021 Impact Report’
E-grocer details progress on 5-year sustainability goals
Apr 11
DoorDash Launches DashPass for Students
Less-expensive membership plan geared toward those attending college nationwide
Apr 08
IRI and NPD Group to Merge
Move combines CPG, general merchandise, foodservice and food consumption data capabilities
Apr 07
Private Brands Log Solid Q1 Growth
PLMA cites IRI data showing sales outpaced those of national brands
Apr 06
Consumers Look for Ways to Save Amid Rising Grocery Prices
Advantage survey shows that they’re seeking bargains, buying less
Apr 06
Town & Country Markets Rolls Out Zero-Emissions Grocery Delivery
Service in partnership with PacWesty currently available at 5 locations
Apr 05
Giant Food Hosts Advanced In-Store Digital Platform
Unilever/Perch displays promote inclusion, wellness and care in beauty products
Apr 05
Gordon Food Service, Square Roots Open Ohio Farm
Partners’ 4th climate-controlled facility is in Springfield
Apr 04
Giant Co. Rolls Out 2022 Healing the Planet Grant Program
Partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful aims to help protect water resources
Apr 01
43 Congresspeople Ask FTC to Deal With Antitrust Violations
Bipartisan letter requests that agency investigate, curb discriminatory conduct
Apr 01
Amazon Employees Vote to Form Union
Decision at New York facility comes despite heavy lobbying by company