Walmart appoints Google exec as CTO
On May 28, 2019 Walmart announced it had appointed Suresh Kumar to a new elevated Chief Technology Officer and Chief Development Officer role reporting directly to President and CEO Doug […]
Read MoreSecond GreenWise Market Opens in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
On May 23, 2019 Publix announced the opening of its second new-concept GreenWise Market in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, at Indigo Square shopping center. “We’re excited to bring the simple, […]
Read MoreUber sets up Toronto hub to focus on grocery delivery service
On May 23, 2019 Uber announced it is opening an engineering hub in Toronto, which will play an important role in the development of its grocery delivery business, Grocery Dive reported. […]
Read MoreKroger and Loop launch services to reduce plastic packaging
On May 22, 2019 Kroger announced a partnership agreement with Loop, the revolutionary circular e-commerce platform developed by TerraCycle, that will reduce single-use plastics in the environment within the US, […]
Read MoreTokyo-based meal kit company acquires Purple Carrot
On May 22, 2019 US plant-based meal kit company Purple Carrot announced it will be acquired by Tokyo-based Oisix ra daichi Inc., Japan’s largest meal kit and organic food delivery […]
Read MoreSpartanNash invests $18 million rebrands Family Fare Stores
On May 19, 2019 SpartanNash announced 18 of its Family Fare stores were being reopened with new branding and a new attitude to deliver a bold new look and expanded, […]
Read MoreGiant Food Stores acquires Ferguson & Hassler store in Pennsylvania
On May 20, 2019 Giant Food Stores announced that it planned to acquire independent southeastern Pennsylvanian grocery Ferguson & Hassler. According to the agreement, Giant Food will purchase one Ferguson […]
Read MoreFred’s Inc. to close 104 additional stores
On May 16, 2019 Fred’s, Inc. announced it will begin closing an additional 104 underperforming stores as part of an ongoing effort to rationalize its store footprint. The company […]
Read MoreLidl announces 25 new stores on the Eaast Coast
On May 17, 2019 Lidl announced it plans to open 25 new stores in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia by spring of 2020 […]
Read MoreSchnucks expands it reward program to all 117 stores
On May 15, 2019 Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced it was expanding its ‘Schnucks Rewards’ program to six Rockford-area stores, allowing customers to earn points redeemable for dollars off future purchases. […]
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