Trader Joe’s to stop grocery delivery services in New York
On Jan 29, 2019, a Trader Joe’s representative told Business Insider that the grocery retailer will stop its grocery delivery service in New York after 10 years of offering the […]
Read MoreBlue Apron introduces Knick Knacks on Jet.com
On Jan. 31, 2019, meal kit delivery service Blue Apron announced a new meal kit line that will be available on Walmart’s Jet.com, beginning on Feb. 1, 2019. The company […]
Read MoreGiant Foods to launch Giant Direct, Powered by Peapod
On Jan. 28, 2019, Giant Food Stores announced Giant Direct, Powered by Peapod, a new company brand that is set to debut in Lancaster, PA with the opening of a […]
Read MoreKroger announces leadership and Board changes
Yael Cosset to succeed Chris Hjelm as CIO On Jan. 29, 2018, the Kroger co. announced evp and CIO Christopher T. Hjelm, will be succeeded by Yael Cosset, Kroger’s chief […]
Read MoreAmazon to use delivery robots called ‘Amazon Scout’
On Jan. 23, 2019 Amazon’s Sean Scott, VP of Amazon Scout announced on the company’s blog that the e-commerce retailer would begin delivering packages to customers in a neighborhood in […]
Read MoreSpecialty Food Association hosts industry influencers at Winter Fancy Food Show
From Jan. 13-15, 2019, The Specialty Food Association (SFA) hosted its 44th Winter Fancy in San Francisco, CA. The show saw thousands of food buyers and distributors, 1,400 exhibitors including […]
Read MoreFerrero, Hostess, B&G eye Kellogg’s Keebler and Famous Amos cookies
On Jan. 22, 2019, CNBC reported that Hostess Brands, B&G Foods and Ferrero have placed first-round bids on Kellogg’s Keebler, Famous Amos and fruit snacks businesses with some private equity […]
Read MoreNew Seasons Market announces new leadership
On Jan. 22, 2019 New Seasons Market announced a new executive leadership structure to support the company’s continued investment in staff, customers, partners and local communities. As part of the […]
Read MoreKeith Knopf is Raley’s new President and CEO
On Jan. 17, 2019 Raley’s announced the elevation of Keith Knopf to President & CEO. Knopf joined the organization in 2015, beginning as COO and expanding his role to President […]
Read MoreTarget to Accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Contactless Cards
On Jan. 22, 2019 Target stores announced that it will soon begin accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay as well as “contactless cards” from Mastercard, Visa, American Express […]
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