FreshDirect founder Jason Ackerman steps down as CEO
On Sept. 7, 2018, Northeast online fresh food grocer FreshDirect announced founder and CEO Jason Ackerman has stepped down from his role, and co-founder David McInerney is assuming the role […]
Read MoreWalmart pilots Spark Delivery
On Sept. 5, 2018, Walmart announced a new last-mile delivery pilot that explores an additional way to get groceries from stores to their customers’ doorsteps. The crowd-sourced platform allows the […]
Read MoreAmazon opens third Go store
A week after it opened a second Amazon Go in downtown Seattle, Amazon’s newest and largest cashierless store was unveiled at Boren Avenue North and Thomas Street in Seattle’s South […]
Read MoreCampbell to sell international and fresh units
On Aug. 30, 2018, Campbell Soup Co. released a statement announcing that it planned to sell its international and fresh refrigerated foods units. The decision comes after activist investor Dan […]
Read MoreAmazon opens second Amazon Go store in Seattle
On Aug. 28, 2018, Amazon announced it was opening a second Amazon Go convenience store, located at 5thand Marion in the retailer’s hometown of Seattle. The new store is smaller […]
Read MoreAutoX launches driverless grocery deliveries in San Jose
On Aug. 27, 2018 California-based startup AutoX launched a grocery delivery and mobile store pilot in San Jose that allows users to order and receive fresh produce and other goods […]
Read MoreMeijer unveils new C-Store format in Grand Rapids
On Aug. 28, 2018, Meijer opened a newly-designed convenience store and gas station next to its Grand Rapids headquarters in Michigan. The 5,500 sq. ft. convenience store will be the […]
Read MoreTom Swanson to take on SVP, GM, Corporate Retail role at SpartanNash
SpartanNash announced that Tom Swanson, currently VP, Merchandising and Marketing for SpartanNash’s Corporate Retail will succeed Ted Adornato as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Corporate Retail, who plans […]
Read MoreTarget introduces easy meal offerings from Archer Farms
On Aug. 27, Target announced it will offer more than 100 exclusive easy meal offerings from Archer Farms that include ready-to-heat grilled fajita chicken strips, shredded rotisserie chicken and Mexican […]
Read MoreMucci Farms strengthens southern US network with new distribution facility
On Aug. 23 Mucci Farms announced the opening of its distribution facility in San Antonio, Texas that is strategically located to optimize services in the south. The company plans to […]
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