Protein2o expands southeast with Publix
On Aug. 6, Protein2o announced that its low-calorie, low-carb, protein-infused water would be available at more than 900 Publix stores across southeast US beginning mid-August. Publix will carry three flavors—Peach-Mango, Dragonfruit-Blackberry […]
Read MoreThe Fresh Market appoints Oded Shein as CFO
On Aug. 9, The Fresh Market appointed Oded Shein as its Chief Financial Officer. As a member of the leadership team, Shein will help lead the organization to execute its […]
Read MoreYves Veggie Cuisine launches Veggie Sausages and Appetizer Bites
Yves Veggie Cuisine recently announced two new veggie-forward product lines — Gourmet Veggie Sausages and Appetizer Bites. The company that was acquired by Hain Celestial Group in 2000 creates plant-based […]
Read MoreAlbertsons, 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 […]
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