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Tops cuts ribbon on newly renovated store
Tops cuts ribbon on newly renovated store

The company said the renovation, which totaled $2 million in enhancements, welcomes shoppers into a warm, engaging environment.

Takeoff and Knapp expand partnership to enhance e-grocery fulfillment
Takeoff and Knapp expand partnership to enhance e-grocery fulfillment

Micro-fulfillment e-grocery solutions provider Takeoff and Knapp said the partnership offers modular solutions for food retailers' automation needs, enabling flexible fulfillment strategies.

FTC files lawsuit against Kroger-Albertson merger
FTC files lawsuit against Kroger-Albertson merger

In a filing, the Federal Trade Commission claims the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history will eliminate competition and raise grocery prices for millions of consumers, while harming tens of thousands of workers.

Consumer shopping behavior detailed in special report
Consumer shopping behavior detailed in special report

84.51° has released its "Omnichannel Special Report" that examines consumer behaviors of the unique omnichannel shopper.

Santos International marks 50 years of service
Santos International marks 50 years of service

The McAllen, Texas-based logistics company is highlighting its service, innovation and advocacy and will mark the milestone by hosting events throughout the year.

Heritage Grocers Group launches loyalty program
Heritage Grocers Group launches loyalty program

Cardenas Rewards offers points for purchases, as well as access to digital deals, exclusive offers and personalized savings via the mobile app or website.

Garden of Eden re-opens culinary destination with Manhattan store
Garden of Eden re-opens culinary destination with Manhattan store

Garden of Eden and Eden Gourmet Marketplace celebrated 30 years with a store re-opening in Gramercy Park, offering premium groceries and community discounts.

Another state files lawsuit to block $25B Kroger-Albertsons merger
Another state files lawsuit to block $25B Kroger-Albertsons merger

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is seeking to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger, citing consumer harm. The companies have defended the merger and pledged to fight lawsuit.

Weavers Way unveils exclusive benefits for new members
Weavers Way unveils exclusive benefits for new members

Celebrating the launch of a new location, the co-op is expanding its existing Member Appreciation programming to include a new Membership Drive offering perks and discounts for newcomers.

IFPA opens registration for The Retail Conference, golf tournament
IFPA opens registration for The Retail Conference, golf tournament

The International Fresh Produce Association says the conference, set for May 1-2 in Phoenix, offers retail insights and networking with industry leaders.

Shop 'n Save partners with Upside for personalized promotions
Shop 'n Save partners with Upside for personalized promotions

Upside says it has partnered with nearly 80 independently owned Shop 'n Save locations in Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Ohio and West Virginia.

Colombian avocados star in Super Bowl celebrations, agency says
Colombian avocados star in Super Bowl celebrations, agency says

Big Game celebrations serve as one example of how the country is helping meet U.S. demand for the fruit, says promotional agency ProColombia.

Misfits Market introduces perishable fulfillment solution
Misfits Market introduces perishable fulfillment solution

Fulfilled by Misfits is a service for perishable brands to store, pack and deliver products nationwide through the company's logistics platform.

Driscoll’s offering heart-shaped raspberry clamshell
Driscoll’s offering heart-shaped raspberry clamshell

Driscoll’s says the limited-availability packaging can be found at select retailers while supplies last.

Hy-Vee integrates Instacart's fulfillment capabilities for same-day delivery
Hy-Vee integrates Instacart's fulfillment capabilities for same-day delivery

Hy-Vee has expanded its partnership with Instacart, integrating same-day delivery into its platforms via Instacart's fulfillment-as-a-service, to enhancing the customer experience and meeting evolving needs.

Ahold Delhaize USA has new deal with DoorDash
Ahold Delhaize USA has new deal with DoorDash

Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop customers will gain access to an additional delivery option.

Instacart welcomes Whole Foods Market in Canada
Instacart welcomes Whole Foods Market in Canada

The new partnership brings online grocery delivery to Whole Foods Market customers in Canada for the first time.

Report reveals Ontario shoppers' lingering financial concerns
Report reveals Ontario shoppers' lingering financial concerns

The report from the Ontario Produce Marketing Association and Numerator shows Ontario consumer trends amid economic uncertainty, shedding light on spending patterns and sentiments.

FMI president and CEO criticizes politicization of grocery prices
FMI president and CEO criticizes politicization of grocery prices

Despite inflationary increases and short-term price fluctuations, the real cost of groceries in the U.S. as a share of household income has remained consistent, and relatively flat, over the last two decades.

Natural Delights prepares for Ramadan demand for medjool dates
Natural Delights prepares for Ramadan demand for medjool dates

Natural Delights says it is offering 2- and 5-pound window boxes. High demand is expected, as medjool date sales surged during last Ramadan.

Trending in retail: What shoppers want in the produce aisle
Trending in retail: What shoppers want in the produce aisle

Health and convenience are considerations for many produce shoppers, but having fun and experimenting with new and unusual items are factors, according to retail grocers.

Avocados From Mexico launches AI recipe generator
Avocados From Mexico launches AI recipe generator

GuacAImole is a recipe generator that creates personalized guac recipes using a photo of ingredients or a finished dish.

ShopRite receives 'most trusted' honor from BrandSpark and Newsweek
ShopRite receives 'most trusted' honor from BrandSpark and Newsweek

ShopRite has once again been named the 'Most Trusted Conventional Grocery Store in the Northeast' in this year's edition of the BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards.

How to build impactful apple displays that help sales
How to build impactful apple displays that help sales

It’s in every produce department, but the popular fruit’s many varieties and visual versatility make it ripe for dynamic displays.

Walmart plans to add new stores, jobs
Walmart plans to add new stores, jobs

The retail giant says it plans to build or convert 150-plus stores and remodel 650 others, introducing sustainable features, creating jobs and enhancing the shopping experience.

Schnucks begins major renovations, expands produce departments
Schnucks begins major renovations, expands produce departments

Schnucks has begun major renovations while expanding produce departments at Florissant, Miss., and St. Louis locations.

Food price inflation to slow in 2024, USDA predicts
Food price inflation to slow in 2024, USDA predicts

Food prices are expected to continue to slow in 2024, according to a new Food Price Outlook report.

Dorot Farm launches baby carrot program worldwide
Dorot Farm launches baby carrot program worldwide

Dorot Farm has introduced baby carrots for U.S. customers, partnering with California growers. Shipment starts next month, and a showcase is planned for Fruit Logistica in Berlin.

Kroger sets new produce supplier biodiversity requirements
Kroger sets new produce supplier biodiversity requirements

The Cincinnati-based grocer says it will require all of its fresh produce suppliers to use Integrated Pest Management practices for all products supplied to Kroger by 2028 or 2030, based on the grower's size.

Retail citrus sales showed mixed trends
Retail citrus sales showed mixed trends

Retail citrus sales showed mixed trends in 2023, according to a report from the International Fresh Produce Association. 

Trader Joe’s reveals customers’ top produce picks
Trader Joe’s reveals customers’ top produce picks

Episode 70 of the Trader Joe’s Podcast reveals the winners of its 15th Annual Customer Choice Awards, including the top 5 picks in the produce category.

ShopRite store adds cooling totes to enhance grocery fulfillment
ShopRite store adds cooling totes to enhance grocery fulfillment

ShopRite says it is the nation's first grocery retailer to implement Phononic’s second-generation Active Cooling Solutions totes, which are used to pick, store and stage online orders and save space in-store.

Survey examines shopper behavior and bagged avocados
Survey examines shopper behavior and bagged avocados

The Hass Avocado Board survey shares insight into shopper behavior and the opportunities for bagged fruit in the retail space.

NGA Show to feature 30 educational sessions, workshops aimed at indies
NGA Show to feature 30 educational sessions, workshops aimed at indies

With more than 30 educational workshops and sessions led by industry experts, the National Grocers Association says its 2024 show will offer highly specialized content designed specifically for independent grocers.

Sunkist offering limited-edition Year of the Dragon carton
Sunkist offering limited-edition Year of the Dragon carton

With the Lunar New Year approaching, Sunkist says the themed 10-pound carton will help keep the citrus category at the forefront of longstanding celebrations domestically and across Asia.

Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge honorees revealed
Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge honorees revealed

The awards provide a total of $1 million annually for innovations that can transform food systems to be more equitable and lead to safe, nutritious and trusted food using sustainable practices.

Nominations open for IFPA Retail Produce Manager Awards
Nominations open for IFPA Retail Produce Manager Awards

This year the International Fresh Produce Association will honor 20 top retail produce managers for their dedication to boosting fresh produce sales, innovative merchandising, community service and shopper satisfaction.

Albertsons seeks applicants for Supplier Diversity Program
Albertsons seeks applicants for Supplier Diversity Program

The Boise, Idaho-based grocer says the program is designed to discover, support and give diverse-owned suppliers the opportunity to expand their business with Albertsons Cos. and its stores.

How can fresh produce reach the conscious consumer?
How can fresh produce reach the conscious consumer?

The Packer spoke with Barbara Connors of The Kroger Co.'s 84.51° to learn more about shifts in shopper behavior, trends for the year ahead and where the conscious consumer fits into the evolving retail landscape.

Paradise Salad debuts at ShopRite store
Paradise Salad debuts at ShopRite store

Three Meadows Farm's new Paradise Salad debuted at the ShopRite of Chester, N.J. The salad was grown by students with autism who are part of the Somerset Hills Learning Institute’s hydroponics career training program.

How fruit and vegetables are driving snacking occasions and sales
How fruit and vegetables are driving snacking occasions and sales

Today’s consumer is snacking more than ever, and produce and produce-focused snacks are coming into the limelight with shoppers looking for healthy and convenient options.

Flashfood readies for growth with new direction, leadership
Flashfood readies for growth with new direction, leadership

The Toronto-based app marketplace that seeks to reduce food waste and food insecurity recently revealed a new brand identity and leadership changes it says will better position the company for growth.

GrubMarket acquires JC Cheyne, expands West Coast footprint
GrubMarket acquires JC Cheyne, expands West Coast footprint

JC Cheyne sells over 70 different items, including a variety of potatoes and onions, to more than 80 retail, foodservice and wholesale establishments throughout California.

Kroger CIO discusses digital innovation trends at NRF Big Show '24
Kroger CIO discusses digital innovation trends at NRF Big Show '24

Yael Cosset, The Kroger Co.'s chief information officer and senior vice president, discussed digital transformation at the National Retail Federation Big Show 2024.

Meijer opens Fairfax Market in Cleveland
Meijer opens Fairfax Market in Cleveland

The store is the retailer's fifth neighborhood market, and it aims to bring fresh, local and convenient food to the city's Fairfax neighborhood.

Idaho Potato Lovers retail display contest seeks eye-catching entries
Idaho Potato Lovers retail display contest seeks eye-catching entries

The Idaho Potato Commission’s annual retail display contest will award three grand prize winners a Traeger Meat Smoker and complete smoking kit.

Natural Grocers to promote organic produce in 21-day health program
Natural Grocers to promote organic produce in 21-day health program

Natural Grocers and its team of nutritional health coaches are kicking off the new year with “21 Days to a Healthier You,” a free three-class series from Jan. 22 to Feb. 11.

NGA Government Relations Committee sets 2024 policy agenda
NGA Government Relations Committee sets 2024 policy agenda

The annual meeting in Washington, D.C., brought grocers from across the country to finalize policy priorities aimed at strengthening the independent supermarket industry.

Publix opens its first Kentucky store
Publix opens its first Kentucky store

The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer has opened its first store in Kentucky, entering its eighth state of operation, with a 55,701-square-foot Louisville store.

Caruso USA launches Caruso Foods
Caruso USA launches Caruso Foods

The new subsidiary will provide fresh, prepared food and assembled goods for retailers, businesses and industry customers.