Giant Food announces $175-million investment
On Dec. 4, 2018 grocery chain Giant Food announced it would make a $175 million capital investment into expansion and improvement over the next two years. Plans include one new […]
Read MoreLandec acquires Yucatan Foods
On Dec. 3, 2018, Landec Natural Foods announced that it had added Yucatan and Cabo Fresh guacamole brands to its portfolio of plant-based products. The company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Apio, Inc […]
Read MoreKraft Heinz acquires Primal Nutrition
Kraft Heinz acquires Primal Nutrition On Nov. 30, 2018, The Kraft Heinz Company announced today it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Primal Nutrition, maker of Primal Kitchen […]
Read MoreSprouts CEO to leave company at year-end
On Nov. 30, Sprouts Farmers Market announced that Amin Maredia, the company’s CEO and Board member, will leave the company on Dec. 30 to pursue other interests. Sprouts president and […]
Read MoreBJ’s Wholesale Club Expands to Eastern Michigan
BJ’s Wholesale Club announced its plan to expand to Eastern Michigan with the opening of two new clubs in 2019. The new clubs and gas stations, located in Madison Heights […]
Read MoreCampbell Soup, Third Point call a truce
After months of conflict Campbell Soup Company and hedge fund Third Point, led by Daniel Loeb, announced on Nov. 27 they had reached an agreement with respect to the election […]
Read MoreKroger, Ocado choose Cincinnati for first customer fulfillment center
On Nov. 19, 2018, grocery retailer Kroger and UK-based online grocer Ocado selected Cincinnati for their first customer fulfillment center (CFC) in the US. The automated warehouse facility with digital […]
Read MoreSpartanNash acquires Martin’s Super Market
On Nov. 20, 2018, SpartanNash announced it had reached an agreement to acquire family-owned grocery chain Martin’s Super Markets. The acquisition will expand SpartanNash’s corporate retail footprint into the adjacent […]
Read MoreTops emerges from Chapter 11, promotes Amanda Yoder and Robert Bonus
On Nov. 19, 2018, Tops Friendly Markets announced that it had successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 with a substantially stronger balance sheet, reducing its debt […]
Read MoreGreenWise Markets announces sixth location
On Nov. 19, 2018 Publix’s new-format GreenWise Market announced its sixth location in Fort Lauderdale. Located on the southwest corner of Southeast Third Avenue and Southeast Second Street, this will […]
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