SpartanNash Experiences Unprecedented Grocery Sales
SpartanNash Company announced an initiative to hire displaced workers and students in its nine-state retail footprint and 14-state distribution network for temporary positions which may turn into permanent career opportunities. […]
Read MoreBrighter Bites Receives $50,000 Grant from The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation
As part of its commitment to creating healthier communities free of hunger and waste, The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has directed a $50,000 grant to Brighter […]
Read MoreCostco Wholesale Corporation Acquisition to Further Last Mile Capacity
Costco Wholesale Corporation announced it has completed the acquisition of Innovel Solutions, a leading provider of third-party end-to-end logistics solutions with nationwide capabilities. Innovel was subsidiary of Transform Holdco, which […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Drives Grocers to Hire to Meet Demand
As social distancing policies take hold across the country, encouraging citizens to stay home and temporarily closing an assortment of businesses due to COVID-19 concerns, the demand for food and […]
Read MoreMowi Launches Global Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Brand, MOWI Pure, in the US
Seafood company Mowi announced the launch of its new Global Brand, MOWI Pure, which will be available on Amazon Fresh beginning March 15. MOWI Pure products are made from a […]
Read MoreCVS to Buy 99 Schnucks Markets Pharmacies, 11 Others to Close
CVS Pharmacy is in the process of acquiring 99 pharmacies from Schnucks Markets, a chain that operates 112 stores in the Midwest. The acquired locations will be rebranded as CVS […]
Read MoreHy-Vee to Close Four Fulfillment Centers, Move Online Orders Back to Individual Stores
Supermarket chain Hy-Vee announced this week it was closing its four dedicated online orders fulfillment centers, opting instead to move the task of filling online orders back to individual stores. […]
Read MoreCalifornia Avocados Set to Peak in Early Summer
The California avocado season is reaping the benefits of plentiful rains in 2019 and is expected to hit its peak sometime between April and July this year, with a forecast […]
Read MoreInfarm to Bring Living Produce to Canadian Grocery Stores
Infarm is bringing in-store farming platforms to a number of stores in Canada including Sobeys, Safeway and Thrifty Foods this week, according to media reports. The effort is in partnership […]
Read MoreUnited Apple Sales Announces Promotion, Expansion of Ownership Group
United Apple Sales, a leading grower, packer, shipper and marketer of domestic and import apples, pears and cherries, announced the promotion of Brett Baker to Corporate VP of the parent […]
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