Afresh expands AI platform Beyond Fresh to cover every item in the store
Afresh's AI platform now manages replenishment, inventory, and DC buying decisions across center store.
Grocery
Meijer expanding Indiana footprint with Brownsburg Supercenter
New location will be the family-owned retailer's 44th store in Indiana.
Bainbridge Township Meijer Supercenter opening in May
New location will be the family-owned retailer's 59th store in Ohio.
FMI issues statement on February CPI Food Price Numbers
“Today’s CPI numbers reflect an uneven grocery price environment and underscore the challenge in bringing down food inflation across all categories to more historical averages."
Natural Grocers takes on Daylight Saving Time
Limited-time event runs March 7–10 with special deals, wellness resources and in-store sweepstakes.
Guiding Stars expands beyond retail as PHA’s nutrition standard
Expanded collaboration establishes Guiding Stars as PHA’s nutrition standard and marks new phase of partnership.
Brookshire Grocery Co. announces retirement of chairman and CEO Brad Brookshire, interim CEO named
Jerry LeClair will assume the role of interim CEO.
Generational shifts redefine shoppers’ produce purchases, FMI research says
Younger consumers drive digital discovery and omnichannel growth.
Smarter shelf strategy boosts grocery profits and cuts food waste over 20% for retailers
The new study takes a close look at perishables with declining quality over time, such as fresh produce, dairy and meat.
Western Assocation of Food Chains welcomes Jamie Leal as senior director of educational programs
Leal has spent 34 years in the food industry.
Sprouts Farmers Market announces management changes
Don Clark appointed chief merchandising officer, Amanda Rassi named chief customer officer.
Eagle Eye chosen to drive Wakefern’s loyalty strategy
Wakefern will implement Eagle Eye’s MACH-certified loyalty and personalization platform.
Ahold Delhaize USA breaks ground on new $860 million distribution center in Burlington, N.C.
Project marks next step in long-term investment to expand capacity, create jobs and strengthen the East Coast supply chain network.
FMI and NIQ to discuss K-shaped economy and the food industry on upcoming webinar
FMI and NIQ will shed light on the K-shaped economic recovery, a phenomenon in which different segments of the economy recover at uneven rates following a downturn.
GIANT and MARTIN’S customers choose Valentine’s favorites
Customers were polled about customers’ preferences for gifts, dinner, and the perfect Valentine
Kroger appoints Greg Foran as CEO
Ron Sargent continues as chairman of Kroger's board of directors.