AutoX 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 […]
Read MoreGeneral Mills drops ‘100% natural’ from Nature’s Valley granola bars
After settling a lawsuit from a 2016 complaint about General Mills’ granola bars containing trace amounts of the weed-killing chemical glyphosate (RoundUp), on Aug. 23, the company said it had […]
Read MoreKroger to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic Bags by 2025
On Aug. 23, The Kroger Co. announced it will phase out single-use plastic bags and transition to reusable bags across its family of stores by 2025 under its Zero Hunger […]
Read MoreJim Mortensen to succeed Ste. Michelle President and CEO Ted Baseler
On Aug. 22, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announced that its President and CEO Ted Baseler was ending his career with the company on Oct. 1, 2018. The announcement caps a […]
Read MorePepsiCo to acquire SodaStream
On Monday Aug. 20, outgoing PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi announced that the company will buy Israel-based SodaStream International Ltd. for $3.2 billion. SodaStream allows consumers to make their own flavored […]
Read MoreTyson Foods to buy Keystone Foods
On Aug. 20, Tyson Foods announced it had reached a definitive agreement to buy Keystone Foods business from Marfrig Global Foods for $2.16 billion in cash. Keystone Foods is one […]
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