Impossible Foods raises another $300 million
Two weeks after plant-based meat substitute company Beyond Meat went public, rival company Impossible Foods announced on May 13, 2019 that it had raised an additional $300 million in its […]
Read MoreKroger Announces New Columbus and Dallas Division Presidents
Earlier this month The Kroger Co. announced that Dana Zurcher, its current Dallas division president, has been named president of the Columbus division. She will be succeeded by Tom Schwilke, […]
Read MoreDoorDash to deliver Wegmans Meals
On April 2019, Wegmans teamed up with last-mile logistics platform, DoorDash, for delivery of the supermarket’s restaurant-quality meals available on the new Wegmans Meals 2GO app. The delivery service is […]
Read MoreAmazon Expands Grocery Delivery from Whole Foods Market
On May 1, 2019 Amazon and Whole Foods Market launched delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now to 13 new metros, expanding its delivery […]
Read MoreLidl To Open First Wave of Stores on Long Island by Early 2020
On April 30, 2019 Lidl US announced the first of several waves of openings on Long Island, with plans for stores in Plainview, Babylon, Huntington and Center Moriches by early […]
Read MoreQFC-DogSpot partnership offers convenience for dog-owning customers in Seattle
On April 30, 2019 Kroger-owned Quality Food Center (QFC) and pet-tech startup DogSpot, announced the upcoming launch of one-of-a-kind dog houses at eight QFC locations throughout Greater Seattle. DogSpot’s app-connected […]
Read MoreWeis Markets to spend $109 million on growth
On April 25, 2019 Weis Markets Chairman and CEO Jonathan H. Weis announced the company plans to invest $109 million in growth during 2019. The money will be spent on […]
Read MoreKroger Completes Sale of Turkey Hill Business
On April 29, 2019 The Kroger Co. announced it had completed the sale of its Turkey Hill business to an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital for a total consideration of […]
Read MoreAmazon posts Q1 earnings, announces plans for free Prime 1-day shipping
On April 25, 2019 Amazon announced its Q1 financial results with net sales amounting to nearly $60 billion and a cash flow increase of 89 percent amounting to $34.4 billion. […]
Read MoreWalmart launches AI -powered store
On April 25, 2019 Walmart announced the launch of its new smart store in Levittown, New York. The lab store is powered by artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cameras, interactive displays and […]
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