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May 2022
May 27
Costco Benefits From Increased Membership in Q3
Wholesale club experienced all-time high in renewal rates
May 27
Kroger Bestows $1M Grant on Asian American Foundation
Food retailer's foundation also pledges $300K to support those impacted by recent Uvalde tragedy
May 26
H-E-B Provides Support to Its Texas Community Following Mass Shooting
Grocer offers monetary donation and resources to those affected by tragedy in Uvalde
May 26
New Seasons Market Enhances Online Gift Card Programs
West Coast grocer leverages Blackhawk Network’s digital platform to expand visibility and reach
May 25
Krasdale President Honored With Industry Award By New Jersey Food Council
Gus Lebiak among 4 grocery execs celebrated during Night of Distinction event
May 25
UNFI’s Climate Goals Set Strong Precedent
Company among 1st North American wholesale grocery distributors to adopt emissions reduction goals validated by Science Based Targets initiative
May 23
Lidl Continues Expansion in Nation’s Capital
Retailer to anchor new mixed-use development in Washington, D.C.
May 23
UNFI Doubles Size of American Artisan Cheese and Specialty Program
Company expands to 2nd warehouse to serve retailers in Pacific Northwest
May 20
Whole Foods Market Achieves Energy Savings Goal Ahead of Schedule
Company is only grocer to partner with U.S. Department of Energy and set portfolio-wide goals
May 18
Amazon Fresh Readies East Coast Stores With Hiring Events
Grocer to open 1st locations in New York and New Jersey
May 18
Target Sees Strong Performance by Grocery in Q1
Retailer on winning streak with 20 consecutive quarters of sales growth
May 17
Nonprofit Warns Water Shortages Will Lead to Fresh Food Shortages
California Farm Water Coalition says number of acres devoted to growing much of nation's food is diminishing
May 16
Creating a Fresh Food Safety Culture
Grocers are tasked with modernizing their approach to safety in the perimeter
May 16
Blue Yonder Reports Positive Q1 Results as It Grows Business
Supply chain platform works with Meijer and Ajinomoto Foods
May 16
10 Killed in Mass Shooting at Tops Store in New York
Buffalo location becomes scene of racially motivated hate crime
May 13
H-E-B’s Primary Care Clinics Aim to Be Premier Health, Wellness Destination
New Austin, Texas, location offers one-stop food, health care, physical therapy and nutrition services
May 12
EnsembleIQ CEO Honored as Change-Maker in Information Services Industry
Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Awards recognizes leadership of Progressive Grocer’s parent company
May 11
More UNFI Retailers Can Partake in Innovative Food Waste Initiative
Company expands partnership with Too Good To Go to improve food rescue and recovery efforts
May 11
Fareway to Open 1st Meat Market in Minnesota
Midwestern grocer renovating former W-2’s Quality Meats store amid other expansion plans
May 10
2 Grocers Recognized as 2022’s Best Managed Companies
Program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and their management teams
May 10
EnsembleIQ Adds Marketing Powerhouse to Exec Team
Progressive Grocer's parent company appoints Jesse Yeung to VP of marketing
May 09
Rosie Expands SNAP Online for Independent Grocers
Dash's Market now accepts payments from households that rely on EBT benefits
May 09
Digital Media Better Connects Brands and Consumers in Refrigerated Aisles
Cooler Screens partners with Place Exchange for programmatic ad-buying opportunities of in-store media
May 05
eGrowcery Platform Helps Retailers Accept EBT SNAP
Grocers can offer delivery and pickup services to all customers
May 05
Gourmet Garage Expands Footprint in NYC
New bi-level store model in West Village offers chef-prepared grab-and-go options
May 04
Walgreens Gains New Leadership on Retail Products Team
Linh Peters, Luke Rauch and Bala Visalatha to fill key marketing, merchandising and product strategy roles
May 03
Blue Apron Reveals $70.5M Capital Infusion
Capitalization involves debt and equity financings to help execute turnaround strategies
May 03
While Publix Sales Increase, Net Earnings Decrease 59% in Q1
Grocer’s board of directors also approves a 5-for-1 stock split
May 02
H-E-B Debuts Department Firsts at New Store
Inaugural home section planned for additional locations
Apr 2022
Apr 29
EnsembleIQ Marketing and Creative Agency Recognized for Digital Excellence
Progressive Grocer’s EIQ BrandLab wins 7 Ava Digital Awards
Apr 28
Tinder-Style App Aims to Transform Retail Buying Space
Volcanic Retail to streamline the buy-sell process for specialty and natural grocery
Apr 27
Food Lion Provides More Tuition Perks to Part-, Full-Time Associates
Grocer expands education assistance programs for its 82K employees
Apr 26
Medford Co-Op Builds Grocery Portfolio
Wisconsin-based cooperative expands footprint with acquisition of third-generation family-owned grocer
Apr 26
GetUpside Rebrands as Upside, Raises $165M
Retail technology company to help transform brick-and-mortar commerce
Apr 25
DemandTec Launches Autonomous Pricing On Demand
AI-powered service to eliminate barriers that retailers of all sizes traditionally face when trying to enter price optimization market
Apr 22
Sam’s Club Rewards Electric Vehicle Drivers
Warehouse club’s Mastercard cardholders can earn more Sam’s Cash on EV charging nationwide
Apr 21
Amazon Fresh Continues Takeover of SoCal
Almost half of company’s grocery stores will be located in region
Apr 19
Whole Foods Market Customers in Texas to Pay by Palm
Amazon One technology debuts in new market area
Apr 19
Meijer's Michigan Stores Now Accepting SNAP for Pickup, Delivery
Other market areas to be available shortly
Apr 18
Grocers Get Ready for Hot Grilling Season
Retailers can update fresh meat departments with new earth-friendly products using innovative merchandising and marketing ideas
Apr 18
Goodfood Sees Q2 Net Sales Dip While Customer Base Increases
Canadian online grocer gives particular focus to improving profitability
Apr 15
Rite Aid Squarely Focused on Pharmacy Business
Company reveals plans to open small-format stores in underserved communities
Apr 15
Nominate an Emerging Grocery Retail Leader
Progressive Grocer now accepting GenNext nominations for professionals under age 40
Apr 14
Hannaford to Power Stores With Clean Energy by 2024
Northeast supermarket chain makes bold commitment to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and transition to renewable energy
Apr 13
Wegmans Safeguards Against High-Risk Supplements
Grocer collaborates with NSF on one of the 1st retailer programs to test for quality ingredients
Apr 12
FMI Reveals 2022 Store Manager Awards Finalists
Independent grocers make a strong showing in this year's competition
Apr 12
Fareway Accelerates Midwest Expansion
Recent Iowa groundbreaking ceremonies are among ramped-up growth efforts
Apr 11
65-Year-Old Calgary Co-Op Reveals 2021 Annual Report
One of largest retail co-ops in North America continues commitment toward consistent food, fuel, pharmacy and other retail supply chains
Apr 11
Blue Apron Launches 1st Brand Campaign Since 2018
Company’s 2022 marketing strategy focuses on raising broader awareness for meal kit category
Apr 08
The Fresh Market Opens 2nd Store Featuring Unique Restaurant Concept
Florida location includes a center store culinary kitchen and coffee bar
Apr 07
Amazon Fresh Opens in Northern Virginia, Prepares 3 More Stores in Region
New Fairfax location offers Just Walk Out technology
Apr 07
The Most Sought-After Retailers Where Americans Want to Work
LinkedIn's 2022 Top Companies list ranks 50 best workplaces that are attracting and retaining workers
Apr 06
Southeastern Grocers Overhauling Store-Brand Packaging to Be More Sustainable
Grocer will eliminate polystyrene and make packaging reusable, recyclable or industrially compostable
Apr 06
Kroger Launches Restaurant Supply Service in Dallas
Grocer connects local operators with fresh food at wholesale prices
Apr 05
Instacart Introduces Tip Protection for Shoppers
Updated platform offers new opportunities to maximize earning potential
Apr 05
Sprouts Farmers Market to Hold 1st National School Gardens Summit
4-day event unites 400+ educators and leaders from across the country to advance children’s nutrition
Apr 04
BJ’s to Open 2nd Location in Pittsburgh
Number of wholesale clubs in Pennsylvania to total 19
Apr 04
Goodfood Market Brings 1-Hour Grocery Delivery to Ottawa
Canadian e-grocer leverages and expands its infrastructure
Apr 01
Retailers Need to Lead Charge Toward Sustainable Practices: Survey
Sensormatic Solutions data finds that consumers view eco-friendly operations as obligation