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Tapping Into CBD’s Positive Role in Personal Well-Being 05/16/2022
Retailers can capitalize on consumers’ desire for wellness when it comes to these often misunderstood products

Bashas’ to Hold Pop-Up Hiring Events Across Banner05/16/2022
Grocer looking to fill 800+ full- and part-time jobs

Kowalski’s Refines Its E-Commerce Experience05/16/2022
Grocer is transitioning to Mercatus-powered online platform and app

Walmart Q1 Sales Up, But Inflation Dents Bottom Line05/16/2022
Sam’s Club delivers particularly impressive comps

Nonprofit Warns Water Shortages Will Lead to Fresh Food Shortages 05/16/2022
California Farm Water Coalition says number of acres devoted to growing much of nation's food is diminishing

Target Expands Partnership With Author, Actress Tabitha Brown05/16/2022
4 limited-time collections will include both apparel and home items

Wakefern Implements New Axonify AI Content Authoring Tool05/16/2022
Content Assistant unveiled at ATD 2022 International Conference

Grocery Sales Dip Slightly in April 05/16/2022
Census Bureau pegs food store sales at $68.9M+ for the month

Limited Edition Old Bay Seasoned Goldfish05/16/2022
2 iconic brands team up for summertime snack

Harvest Snaps Multipack05/16/2022
Convenient solution features 2 bags each of 3 snack varieties

Progressive Grocer 89th Annual Report: A New Era of Transformative Growth05/15/2022
Two years after one of the most challenging events in world history, Progressive Grocer’s 89th Annual Report and The PG100 ranking show that the nearly $3 trillion grocery industry is in the throes of a different kind of transformation this year

A New Era of Transformative Growth: Progressive Grocer’s 89th Annual Report05/15/2022
12 ways grocers will drive innovation in 2022 and beyond

The PG 100: Ranking Top Food Retailers in North America05/15/2022
Annual ranking to serve as definitive guide to the 100 largest retailers of food and consumables

How Grocers Can Thrive After the Pandemic05/15/2022
The industry has an opportunity to transform itself again by leveraging 3 key themes spotlighted during the health crisis

10 Killed in Mass Shooting at Tops Store in New York05/15/2022
Buffalo location becomes scene of racially motivated hate crime

How Walmart is Supporting Its Associates’ Career Journeys05/15/2022
New College2Career program offers pathway to store management

Creating a Fresh Food Safety Culture05/15/2022
Grocers are tasked with modernizing their approach to safety in the perimeter

Dom’s Kitchen & Market Expands Culinary Team and E-Comm Service05/15/2022
Chicago-based grocer welcomes restaurant pro to its culinary team and partners with Instacart for additional delivery option

DC Greens’ Produce Rx Program Expands to 3 More Giant Food Stores05/15/2022
Participants can get free fresh and frozen produce at participating locations

Blue Yonder Reports Positive Q1 Results as It Grows Business 05/15/2022
Supply chain platform works with Meijer and Ajinomoto Foods

Uber Eats Partners on Autonomous Deliveries05/15/2022
Marks 1st foray into AV delivery for company

US Foods Readies New Chef’Store in South Carolina 05/15/2022
Spartanburg location set to open within months

RILA Advances Exec to EVP of Government Affairs05/15/2022
Austen Jensen also chairs group’s Retail Leaders PAC

Webinar: 89th Annual Report — A New Era of Grocery Transformation05/15/2022
June 1 Webinar: Join the Progressive Grocer editorial team for an in-depth discussion of the research

Bubbies Plant-Based Mochi05/15/2022
Bubbies NEW plant-based mochi flavors are filled with a creamy oat-milk based ice cream wrapped in sweet gluten free mochi

Rougette Bonfire Marinated Cheese05/15/2022
Lactose-free, gluten-free and rBST-free cheese

Kinder’s No Salt Premium Seasoning Blends05/15/2022
Handcrafted flavor solutions come in 5 varieties

Duncan Hines JOYFetti Confetti Cake Mix05/15/2022
Product a collaboration between Conagra brand and The Birthday Party Project

Lipari Foods Acquires Deli-Boy to Expand Distribution Footprint05/14/2022
Deal includes subsidiary Big Apple

‘Carbon Reduced Chicken’ Now Available in Philadelphia Food Stores05/14/2022
Do Good Chicken launches 1st retail line at Albertsons and Giant banners

Hy-Vee, Big Lots Show Military Support Ahead of Memorial Day05/12/2022
Retailers roll out programs for both active duty members and veterans

H-E-B’s Primary Care Clinics Aim to Be Premier Health, Wellness Destination 05/12/2022
New Austin, Texas, location offers one-stop food, health care, physical therapy and nutrition services

Consumers Increasingly Seek Help From Food Incentive Programs05/12/2022
Snap2Save’s technology and programs help retailers better serve shoppers

Frozen Food Executives Gather for Government Action Summit05/12/2022
Virtual event had 60+ industry participants

EnsembleIQ CEO Honored as Change-Maker in Information Services Industry05/11/2022
Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Awards recognizes leadership of Progressive Grocer’s parent company

Kroger Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Funding Food Waste Research05/11/2022
Grocer teams with Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research

Dollar Tree Recruits 2 Former Dollar General Execs05/11/2022
John Flanigan and Larry Gatta to fill supply chain and merchandising roles

SpartanNash Anticipates Solid Q105/11/2022
Based on preliminary results, company raises FY22 guidance, provides long-term targets

Whole Foods Market's Next NYC Store to Welcome Shoppers on June 105/11/2022
Location in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood is latest in series of big-city openings

Instacart Makes Move to Go Public05/11/2022
Company files SEC paperwork amid 10th anniversary celebration and new focus on grocery tech

Boxed Increases Shipment Volume Through FedEx Partnership05/11/2022
More customers will have access to delivery any day of the week

Shakeup at US Foods05/11/2022
Leading foodservice company taps Andrew Iacobucci as interim CEO upon departure of Pietro Satriano

Coborn's Debuts Own Hardwood Smoked Entrees05/11/2022
Four Brothers BBQ labeled products include fresh smoked meats and sides

Top Women in Grocery Videos05/11/2022
Revealing the insights of successful women in the food and grocery industries

Healthier Meal Solutions for Families05/10/2022
Progressive Grocer talked to Lauren Watkins, President of PuraVida Foods, about the power of food

Gopuff Rolls Out Pizza Brand as Part of Fresh Food Offering05/10/2022
The Mean Tomato menu will also include desserts and sides

More UNFI Retailers Can Partake in Innovative Food Waste Initiative05/10/2022
Company expands partnership with Too Good To Go to improve food rescue and recovery efforts

Boxed Reports Higher Q1 Net Revenue, Gross Profit and General Merchandise Value05/10/2022
E-commerce platform for bulk consumables maintains guidance for rest of fiscal 2022