Albertsons, 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 […]
Read MoreKroger mulling sale of Turkey Hill
On Aug. 7, Kroger released a statement announcing that it was exploring strategic alternatives for its Turkey Hill business, including a potential sale of the national ice cream brand. “Turkey […]
Read MoreHy-Vee launches new HealthMarket store
On July 31, Hy-Vee opened its first store-in-a-store concept with its new Hy-Vee HealthMarket store in West Des Moines. The healthy lifestyle store is spread across 15,700 square feet and […]
Read MoreWalmart employees, Alphabot to deliver better grocery pick-up services
On Aug. 3, Walmart announced a pilot project called ‘Alphabot’ with start-up Alert Innovation that will use automation to help its associates fill online grocery orders. The collaboration will increase […]
Read MoreSears strengthens online presence with new brands
On Aug. 6, Sears Holdings boosted its online marketplace by strategically adding top brands and popular products sears.com sold by third-party sellers. The company announced the addition of floor care […]
Read MoreBeth Ford takes over as President & CEO of Land O’Lakes
The Land O’Lakes Board of Directors announced Beth Ford President and CEO of the cooperative. Ford assumes leadership of the company following the retirement of Chris Policinski, effective Aug. 1. […]
Read MoreSupervalu, Blackwells Capital sign agreement
On July 31, Supervalu announced it entered into an agreement with Blackwells Capital, according to which, Blackwells agreed to withdraw its director nominees and vote all of its shares in […]
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