Costco to expand corporate headquarters at Issaquah
On Oct. 24, The Seattle Times reported that Costco is adding a new office building and parking garage to its headquarters in the Seattle suburb of Issaquah. The project will […]
Read MoreMeijer expands Midwest home delivery to include pick-up option
On Oct. 24, 2018, Meijer announced the expansion of its home delivery program to include a pick-up option at stores across the Midwest. Meijer’s home delivery service is available at […]
Read MoreLancaster Colony acquires Bantam Bagels for $34 million
On Oct. 22, 2018, Lancaster Colony Corporation that owns T. Marzetti Company announced that it had completed the acquisition of New York-based Bantam Bagels that produces and markets frozen breakfast […]
Read MoreSprouts to open seven stores in Q1 followed by 30 new stores in 2019
Since its inception in 2002, Sprouts Farmers Market has expanded to more than 300 stores in 19 states and on Oct. 24, 2018 the retailer announced that it is scheduled […]
Read MorePublix announces executive promotions and retirements
On Oct. 22, 2018 Publix CEO & President Todd Jones announced a series of officer promotions effective Jan. 1, 2019. The first on the list was Kevin Murphy, Senior Vice […]
Read MoreUNFI completes Supervalu acquisition; 19 Shop ’n Save stores to close
On Oct. 22, 2018, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) completed its acquisition of Supervalu announced in July. The combined entity will be led by UNFI’s Chairman and CEO Steve Spinner […]
Read MoreSam’s Club, Instacart expand same-day delivery services
After a successful run of their pilot programs in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and St. Louis, San Diego, on Oct. 18, 2018 Sam’s Club announced that it was expanding its partnership […]
Read MoreKroger partners with Drinks Holdings, launches wine delivery in 14 states
On Oct. 16, 2018, Kroger announced that it has metered into a partnership with Drinks Holdings so its customers can have wine delivered to their homes. Kroger’s decision comes on […]
Read MoreInstacart raises $600 million, boosts valuation to $7.6 billion
Online grocery delivery service Instacart announced on Oct. 16, 2018 that it had raised $600 million as part of a financing round led by D1 Capital Partners. The company has […]
Read MoreSears Holdings files Chapter 11, to shutter 142 stores
Early on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, Sears Holdings initiated processes to voluntarily file Chapter 11. The company announced a series of actions to try and save itself by establishing a […]
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