Kroger toys with Geoffrey to boost holiday sales
On Nov. 2, 2018, retail giant Kroger Co. announced that it had partnered with Geoffrey’s Toy Box – formerly Toys ‘R’ Us – which declared bankruptcy last year. The agreement […]
Read MoreAhold Delhaize announces Marc Croonen’s departure
On Nov. 1, Ahold Delhaize announced Marc Croonen, the company’s chief sustainability, transformation and communications officer has decided to leave the company, effective Nov. 1. “I would like to thank […]
Read MoreAlbertsons to fulfil e-commerce orders with AI
On Oct. 30, 2018 Boise, ID-based Albertsons Companies announced it was partnering with Takeoff Technologies to pilot a micro-fulfillment center concept. Takeoff’s artificial intelligence capabilities will help fulfil customers’ online […]
Read MorePepsico acquires Health Warrior, expands into plant-based nutrition
On Oct. 31, 2018 PepsiCo announced it had acquired Health Warrior, a US-based company that makes plant-based, nutrient-dense products including nutrition bars. The food and beverage manufacturer has been transitioning […]
Read MoreSchnucks Markets to expand shelf-auditing robot to 15 stores
After Schnucks Markets and Simbe robotics kicked off a pilot project that introduced Tally, an autonomous shelf-scanning robot, to capture deeper, real-time insights into on-shelf operations in three of its […]
Read MoreBlue Apron, Jet.com partner to bring meal kits to online grocery retail
On Oct. 30, 2018, Blue Apron Holdings Inc. announced a partnership with Walmart-owned Jet.com to sell its meal kits to urban customers in New York, New Jersey and Hoboken. This […]
Read MoreWakefern announces record retail sales of $16.5 billion
On Oct. 26, 2018, Wakefern Food Corp. reported record retail sales of $16.5 billion for the 52-week fiscal year ending September 29, 2018, a 1.6 percent increase from 2017. The […]
Read MoreCostco 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 […]
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