PMG Retailer Insight
The retail giant’s partnership aims to provide food waste recycling at its 4,700 stores across the U.S., seeking to divert millions of pounds of food waste from landfills.
The Michigan-based food solutions company is advancing its long-term strategic plan and repositioning its go-to-market strategy in the second half of 2023, encouraged by strong second-quarter earnings.
The natural and organic grocer’s impact report is showcasing achievements in reducing carbon footprint, agriculture, responsible sourcing and supporting employees.
Per Bank will be the president and CEO of Loblaw Cos. Ltd., a Canadian supermarket chain and distributor headquartered in Brampton, Ontario.
The New York-based specialty mushroom company continues to grow westward, adding 192 Sprouts locations to its growing retailer presence.
On March 12, at the 2023 SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas, food and tech leaders discussed how they make good on their promises to customers and make headway on big plans.
The newly opened, 97,000-square-foot Lake Austin H-E-B has underlined the Texas grocer’s commitment to creating rich in-store experiences, boasting two-levels, an expansive produce department and multiple restaurants.
Maintaining the dignity of lower-income shoppers and increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for all are key goals that the National Grocers Association is pushing for in the 2023 farm bill.
Where a banana falls on a green-to-yellow spectrum holds the key to where this banana will travel next on its circuitous journey from farm to produce aisle.
Leaders from Walmart and One Madison Group will join Plenty’s board of directors. Funds will aid Plenty’s growth, which includes using its technology platform to sell multicrop farms directly to business partners.
Food and alcohol are leading New Year’s Eve spending anticipated in 2022, with most consumers celebrating at home or at modest parties, according to market research company Numerator.
More and more consumers can use their health insurance to buy fresh produce online and have it delivered to their homes, and now those who qualify can supplement that by using their SNAP/EBT cards online.
The Ontario, Calif.-based retailer is the latest to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments via the online grocery platform.
The latest retailer to join forces with Instacart, Midwest grocer Schnuck Markets launches Schnucks Now, a 30 minute e-commerce delivery service.
Produce buyers have shared qualities, traits and communication skills that they look for in partnerships with suppliers.
“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” That’s the produce industry.
New York City-based online grocer FreshDirect has more experience than most retailers when it comes to merchandising produce on an e-commerce platform.
We’ve got quite a lineup for you in this issue of PMG magazine. Along with a slew of commodity-focused features, the magazine features contributed columns from a number of well-respected industry leaders.
Fewer things in the produce aisle are more important than product rotation. I know I’ve mentioned it at least once or a dozen times in one way or another over the years, but it bears repeating.
PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series wraps up its winter contest March 23, so turn in your favorite displays from this season to ProduceArtistAwards@ProduceMarketGuide.com to join the fun!
“We’re kicking your load.” Delivering that message to a produce buyer is the toughest part of the job for quality assurance personnel.
After three years of participating in major industry events, we improved our sourcing and connections with suppliers nationwide. At that time, we had only six stores, so it took a lot to get noticed by large suppliers.
In what could be the first move of its kind for a massive retailer, Walmart is investing in an indoor vertical leafy greens grower: Plenty Unlimited Inc., based in South San Francisco.
The new program provides convenient access to customers using pre-paid cards funded by Medicare Advantage plans, employer incentives, healthcare providers or local governments.
In partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the company is awarding $300,000 in grants to projects focused on protecting water resources.
Williamsville, N.Y.-based Tops Friendly Markets, a grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania and Vermont, has promoted Jeff Cady to vice president of produce and floral as part of Shared Services Center.
Brick Meets Click year-over-year analysis shows grocery pickup sales continues to capture the largest share of total online grocery sales at 47%, while delivery captures 37% and ship-to-home drops to 16%.