Amazon lowers prices at Whole Foods
On April 1, 2019 Amazon and Whole Food Markets announced new lower prices on several products, especially fresh produce. The company also increased deals for Prime members. In a company […]
Read MoreWalmart Voice Order launches with Google Assistant
On April 2, 2019 Tom Ward, Walmart’s senior vice president of Digital Operations posted an entry on the company’s blog announcing the launch of Walmart’s voice-activated shopping service: Walmart Voice […]
Read MoreSteven Williams to lead PepsiCo Foods North America
On March 29, 2019 PepsiCo, Inc. announced that Steven Williams, currently senior vice president and chief commercial officer for Frito-Lay’s U.S. operations, has been appointed to the role of CEO […]
Read MoreFerrero to buy Kellogg Company’s Keebler Cookies and related snacking businesses
On April 1, 2019 Kellogg Company announced it had reached a definitive agreement to sell selected cookies, fruit and fruit-flavored snacks, pie crusts and ice cream cones businesses to global […]
Read MoreAlbertsons appoints Vivek Sankaran as President and CEO
On March 29, 2019 Albertsons Companies announced the appointment of Vivek Sankaran, the CEO of PepsiCo Foods North America as President and CEO of Albertsons Companies, effective April 25, 2019. […]
Read MoreVice Chairman of Publix Announces Retirement Plans
On March 29, 2019 Publix’s Vice Chairman Barney Barnett announced he will retire on April 30, 2019 after 50 years of service. Barnett is one of 20 associates at the […]
Read MoreAhold Delhaize to implement new technology, offer fresher produce
On March 27, 2019 Ahold Delhaize’s services company, Retail Business Services, announced that it would leverage technology from RELEX Solutions to offer fresher produce to customers shopping at their brand […]
Read MoreLidl introduces ‘Express’ store in Arlington
On March 26, 2019 Lidl opened its small-format Lidl Express store at its headquarters in Arlington VA. Located on the company’s ground floor, the store measures roughly 1,000 sq. ft., […]
Read MoreWalmart to close nine stores by April 19
Leading up to March 26, 2019 several media outlets reported at least eight Walmart Neighborhood Market stores and one Walmart Supercenter will close by April 19, 2019. Walmart Neighborhood Market […]
Read MoreQFC to eliminate single-use plastic bags by April 1
On March 22, 2019 grocery retailer QFC, a Kroger division announced that it would stop offering single-use plastic bags at its stores beginning April 1, 2019. Throughout April, QFC will […]
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