Amazon plans to open up to 3,000 cashierless stores by 2021
In a report released on Sept. 19, Bloomberg reported that e-commerce giant Amazon has planned to open 3,000 cashierless AmazonGo stores during the next few years. The news sent Walmart […]
Read MoreSupervalu to sell 19 Shop ‘n Save stores to Schnucks
On Sept. 17, 2018 Supervalu announced it will convert 19 of its 36 Shop ‘n Save grocery store locations in the St. Louis, Mo. area to Schnuck Markets, including 16 […]
Read MoreNoel White is Tyson Foods’ new CEO after Tom Hayes steps down
On Sept. 17, 2018 Tyson Foods announced that its board of directors had appointed Noel White as the company’s president and CEO, and latest board member, effective Sept. 30. White, […]
Read MoreAmazon launches Amazon Storefronts
On Sept. 17, 2018 Amazon announced the launch of its new venture — Amazon Storefronts that features products from small- and medium-sized businesses. The Seattle-based company said in a statement […]
Read MoreKroger to consolidate Mariano’s and Roundy’s
A recent report in the Chicago Tribune said that Kroger Co. will consolidate Roundy’s Wisconsin- and Chicago-based Mariano’s into a single Wisconsin-based division under the name of Roundy’s. The leadership […]
Read MoreHershey’s acquires Pirate Brands for $420 million
On Sept. 12, 2018, The Hershey Company announced it will acquire B&G Foods Pirate Brands that include the Pirate’s Booty, Smart Puffs and Original Tings brands to bolster its better-for-you […]
Read MoreJim Donald is Albertsons’ new President and CEO
On Sept. 12, 2018, Albertsons Companies announced that Jim Donald, the company’s current President and COO, has been appointed President and CEO of Albertsons Companies, effective immediately. Current Albertsons Chairman […]
Read MoreStater Bros. to sell pharmacy business to CVS
Days after Walgreens purchased 185 Fred’s pharmacies for $165 million, Stater Bros. announced on Sept. 12, 2018 that it was selling its in-store pharmacy business. The San Bernardino-based grocer will […]
Read MoreGreen Zebra plans West Coast Expansion
Oregon-based healthy convenience store Green Zebra, which currently has three locations around Portland and one under construction, recently raised close to $9 million to fuel its expansion on the West […]
Read MoreNatural Grocers to close Tulsa Central store
In a statement issued on Sept. 10, 2018 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage announced that it planned to close its Tulsa-Central store in Tulsa, OK, by Nov. 9. The company […]
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