Kroger, Nuro launch automated curbside delivery
On Aug. 16, The Kroger Co. announced it would start testing automated grocery deliveryusing Nuro’s new self-driving delivery vehicles to its customers’ curbsides beginning today. Kroger and Nuro announced their […]
Read MoreMeijer to launch Bridge Street Market on Aug. 29
A year after Meijer announced the launch of its new, small-format neighborhood grocery stores, Bridge Street Market will open on Aug. 29 at the corner of Bridge St. and Seward […]
Read MoreMike Georgoff is H-E-B Digital’s new Chief Product Officer
On Aug. 8, H-E-B announced the appointment of Mike Georgoff as Chief Product Officer, H-E-B Digital. Georgoff, who has spent more than a decade of working with high-growth consumer technology […]
Read MoreProtein2o expands southeast with Publix
On Aug. 6, Protein2o announced that its low-calorie, low-carb, protein-infused water would be available at more than 900 Publix stores across southeast US beginning mid-August. Publix will carry three flavors—Peach-Mango, Dragonfruit-Blackberry […]
Read MoreThe Fresh Market appoints Oded Shein as CFO
On Aug. 9, The Fresh Market appointed Oded Shein as its Chief Financial Officer. As a member of the leadership team, Shein will help lead the organization to execute its […]
Read MoreYves Veggie Cuisine launches Veggie Sausages and Appetizer Bites
Yves Veggie Cuisine recently announced two new veggie-forward product lines — Gourmet Veggie Sausages and Appetizer Bites. The company that was acquired by Hain Celestial Group in 2000 creates plant-based […]
Read MoreAlbertsons, Rite-Aid call merger deal off
Late on Aug. 8, Albertsons and Rite Aid announced that they had “mutually agreed to terminate their merger agreement. The announcement came a day before Rite Aid shareholders were scheduled […]
Read MoreAmazon launches 30-minute Whole Foods grocery pickup
On Aug. 8, Amazon announced that it would start grocery pickup services at its stores in Sacramento and Virginia Beach. The company announced its stores in additional cities would follow […]
Read MoreKroger announces leadership changes
Over Aug. 7 and 8, Kroger announced leadership changes to the organization. On Aug. 7, the company announced Valerie Jabbar, who currently leads its Ralphs division, would take on the […]
Read MorePublix to relaunch GreenWise Market in Boca Raton
More than a decade after it announced the concept, Publix announced it is bringing its GreenWise Market concept store to Boca Raton in Florida. The standalone store will be located […]
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