Whole Foods and June cook up more convenience for customers
Amazon has found yet another way to integrate technology to make its services more convenient for consumers. On Oct. 9, 2018, Amazon-owned Whole Foods partnered with the company that pioneered […]
Read MoreSears appoints new independent director
On Oct. 9, 2018, Sears Holdings Corporation announced that Alan J. Carr, the managing member and CEO of Drivetrain, LLC, has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Carr is an […]
Read MoreJoseph McQuesten promoted to Senior Vice President for Center Store and Fresh Merchandising at SpartanNash
On Oct. 8, 2018 SpartanNash announced it had promoted its VP for Center Store Merchandising, Joseph McQuesten, to Senior Vice President, Center Store and Fresh Merchandising. The change is effective […]
Read MoreTops Markets promotes Justin Rowe
On Oct. 8, 2018 Tops Friendly Markets announced the promotion of Justin Rowe to Category Business Manager, overseeing produce. Rowe has worked with Tops for 19 years and has experienced […]
Read MoreCarlos Altschul replace Bart Adams as siggi’s new CEO
On Oct. 4, 2018, Icelandic-style yogurt maker siggi’s named Carlos Altschul as the company’s president and CEO. Altschul replaces Bart Adlam, who left siggi’s to pursue another opportunity. Altschul previously […]
Read MoreTakeoff Technologies, Sedano’s to launch ‘world’s first robotic supermarket’
In a recent statement, Takeoff Technologies and Sedano’s Supermarkets announced a partnership that has enabled the launch of “the world’s first robotic supermarket.” Takeoff Technologies offers traditional retailers eGrocery solutions […]
Read MoreCampbell Soup to sell Bolthouse Farms, fresh-foods business
A day after investment firm Third Point Capital pushed for a replacement of the entire Board of Directors at Campbell Soup Company, the Wall Street Journal reported that Campbell is […]
Read MorePublix opens new GreenWise Market in Tallahassee
On Oct. 4, 2018, Publix opened a new GreenWise Market store in Tallahassee, Florida. The new format of stores is focused on convenience and healthy food offerings. “With our new-format […]
Read MoreThird Point wants to replace entire Campbell Board
On Oct. 2, 2018, New York-based investment firm Third Point Capital, which owns a 6 percent stake in Campbell Soup Company, filed a proxy statement with the SEC for a […]
Read MorePrice Rite introduces deep discount pilot program
Price Rite introduces deep discount pilot program On Oct. 1, 2018, Wakefern Food Corp-owned Price Rite Marketplace announced it was introducing a pilot program at three stores — Bethlehem, Allentown […]
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