Hershey’s acquires Pirate Brands for $420 million
On Sept. 12, 2018, The Hershey Company announced it will acquire B&G Foods Pirate Brands that include the Pirate’s Booty, Smart Puffs and Original Tings brands to bolster its better-for-you […]
Read MoreJim Donald is Albertsons’ new President and CEO
On Sept. 12, 2018, Albertsons Companies announced that Jim Donald, the company’s current President and COO, has been appointed President and CEO of Albertsons Companies, effective immediately. Current Albertsons Chairman […]
Read MoreStater Bros. to sell pharmacy business to CVS
Days after Walgreens purchased 185 Fred’s pharmacies for $165 million, Stater Bros. announced on Sept. 12, 2018 that it was selling its in-store pharmacy business. The San Bernardino-based grocer will […]
Read MoreGreen Zebra plans West Coast Expansion
Oregon-based healthy convenience store Green Zebra, which currently has three locations around Portland and one under construction, recently raised close to $9 million to fuel its expansion on the West […]
Read MoreNatural Grocers to close Tulsa Central store
In a statement issued on Sept. 10, 2018 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage announced that it planned to close its Tulsa-Central store in Tulsa, OK, by Nov. 9. The company […]
Read MoreFreshDirect 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 […]
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