Ben & Jerry’s to launch CBD-infused ice cream
On May 30, 2019 Unilever-owned Ben & Jerry’s announced that it will create CBD-infused pints, reminding consumers about its ‘groovy’ offerings such as Half Baked and Dave Matthews Band Magic […]
Read MoreWalmart Canada unveils Urban SuperStore Format
On May 29, 2019 Walmart Canada unveiled its new Urban Supercentre Concept in Toronto, Ontario, to better address the evolving needs of its customers. The retailer chose its Toronto-Stockyards location […]
Read MoreWalmart appoints Google exec as CTO
On May 28, 2019 Walmart announced it had appointed Suresh Kumar to a new elevated Chief Technology Officer and Chief Development Officer role reporting directly to President and CEO Doug […]
Read MoreSecond GreenWise Market Opens in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
On May 23, 2019 Publix announced the opening of its second new-concept GreenWise Market in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, at Indigo Square shopping center. “We’re excited to bring the simple, […]
Read MoreUber sets up Toronto hub to focus on grocery delivery service
On May 23, 2019 Uber announced it is opening an engineering hub in Toronto, which will play an important role in the development of its grocery delivery business, Grocery Dive reported. […]
Read MoreKroger and Loop launch services to reduce plastic packaging
On May 22, 2019 Kroger announced a partnership agreement with Loop, the revolutionary circular e-commerce platform developed by TerraCycle, that will reduce single-use plastics in the environment within the US, […]
Read MoreTokyo-based meal kit company acquires Purple Carrot
On May 22, 2019 US plant-based meal kit company Purple Carrot announced it will be acquired by Tokyo-based Oisix ra daichi Inc., Japan’s largest meal kit and organic food delivery […]
Read MoreSpartanNash invests $18 million rebrands Family Fare Stores
On May 19, 2019 SpartanNash announced 18 of its Family Fare stores were being reopened with new branding and a new attitude to deliver a bold new look and expanded, […]
Read MoreGiant Food Stores acquires Ferguson & Hassler store in Pennsylvania
On May 20, 2019 Giant Food Stores announced that it planned to acquire independent southeastern Pennsylvanian grocery Ferguson & Hassler. According to the agreement, Giant Food will purchase one Ferguson […]
Read MoreFred’s Inc. to close 104 additional stores
On May 16, 2019 Fred’s, Inc. announced it will begin closing an additional 104 underperforming stores as part of an ongoing effort to rationalize its store footprint. The company […]
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