Amazon to split HQ2 between two cities
On Nov. 5, 2018, The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon has plans to divide it’s second headquarters between two cities. People familiar to the decision-making process, have revealed that […]
Read MoreWhitney Atkins joins IDDBA as VP of Marketing
On Nov. 2, 2018, the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) announced Whitney Atkins as the organization’s new VP of Marketing. Atkins will lead the marketing team and take responsibility […]
Read MoreBJ’s Wholesale Club announces Judy Werthauser as new board member
In a recent announcement, BJ’s Wholesale Club named Judy Werthauser to its board of directors, effective immediately. The company also announced the departure of Christopher J. Stadler from its board. […]
Read MoreKroger toys with Geoffrey to boost holiday sales
On Nov. 2, 2018, retail giant Kroger Co. announced that it had partnered with Geoffrey’s Toy Box – formerly Toys ‘R’ Us – which declared bankruptcy last year. The agreement […]
Read MoreAhold Delhaize announces Marc Croonen’s departure
On Nov. 1, Ahold Delhaize announced Marc Croonen, the company’s chief sustainability, transformation and communications officer has decided to leave the company, effective Nov. 1. “I would like to thank […]
Read MoreAlbertsons to fulfil e-commerce orders with AI
On Oct. 30, 2018 Boise, ID-based Albertsons Companies announced it was partnering with Takeoff Technologies to pilot a micro-fulfillment center concept. Takeoff’s artificial intelligence capabilities will help fulfil customers’ online […]
Read MorePepsico acquires Health Warrior, expands into plant-based nutrition
On Oct. 31, 2018 PepsiCo announced it had acquired Health Warrior, a US-based company that makes plant-based, nutrient-dense products including nutrition bars. The food and beverage manufacturer has been transitioning […]
Read MoreSchnucks Markets to expand shelf-auditing robot to 15 stores
After Schnucks Markets and Simbe robotics kicked off a pilot project that introduced Tally, an autonomous shelf-scanning robot, to capture deeper, real-time insights into on-shelf operations in three of its […]
Read MoreBlue Apron, Jet.com partner to bring meal kits to online grocery retail
On Oct. 30, 2018, Blue Apron Holdings Inc. announced a partnership with Walmart-owned Jet.com to sell its meal kits to urban customers in New York, New Jersey and Hoboken. This […]
Read MoreWakefern announces record retail sales of $16.5 billion
On Oct. 26, 2018, Wakefern Food Corp. reported record retail sales of $16.5 billion for the 52-week fiscal year ending September 29, 2018, a 1.6 percent increase from 2017. The […]
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