Explore the latest retail industry news and reports across the food and beverage sector. This category covers grocery chains, supermarkets, convenience stores, and e-commerce platforms. Track pricing trends, retail analytics, consumer behavior, product launches, supply chain issues, and technology innovations reshaping how food and beverages are sold and distributed globally.
Understanding Kroger’s Sale of Vitacost.com to iHerb In a strategic move, Kroger has decided to sell its online health and wellness subsidiary, Vitacost.com, to iHerb. This sale reflects Kroger’s ongoing effort to focus more on its core grocery business and streamline its operations. The terms of the deal, which closed recently, were not disclosed. Industry … Read more
Revolutionizing Convenience Store Foodservice: Couche-Tard’s Acquisition of GetGo In a strategic move that is set to reshape the landscape of convenience store foodservice, Alimentation Couche-Tard has successfully completed its $1.6 billion acquisition of GetGo Café + Markets, the convenience store arm of supermarket chain Giant Eagle. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies … Read more
Revolutionizing the Checkout Experience: Wegmans Tests Smart Carts In the ever-evolving landscape of the food and beverage industry, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing customer experience and streamlining operations. Wegmans, a leading grocery retailer, is at the forefront of innovation as it tests smart carts from two providers at four stores in Upstate New … Read more
Headline: Weis Markets Expands with New Store Opening in Maryland The Return of Store Development After a three-year hiatus, Weis Markets, a Mid-Atlantic grocer, made a triumphant return to new store openings with the debut of a 65,000-square-foot location in Linganore, Maryland. This marks a significant milestone for the chain, as it is the first … Read more
Exploring Global Flavors: How The Fresh Market and Lidl are Revolutionizing the Food and Beverage Industry In the world of grocery retail, The Fresh Market and Lidl are two distinct players with unique approaches to serving their customers. While The Fresh Market focuses on offering a high-touch in-store experience and a wide array of unique … Read more
Title: Emily Coborn Wright Promoted to President of Coborn’s Inc.: A New Era in Food and Beverage Leadership — Introduction Coborn’s, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Emily Coborn Wright to the position of president, marking a significant milestone for the Minnesota-based grocer. With a rich history and a commitment to core values, Emily Coborn … Read more
The recent ratification of union contracts at United Natural Foods, Inc. Cub Foods and Haug’s Cub Foods by UFCW Local 663 has significant implications for the food and beverage industry. This three-year contract includes higher wages, increased pension contributions, and improved benefits for grocery workers, impacting supply chains, sustainability efforts, and strategic planning for businesses … Read more
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s recent acquisition of GetGo Café + Markets, the convenience store arm of Giant Eagle, has significant implications for the food and beverage industry. With Couche-Tard expanding its network by adding 270 locations, there are key strategic considerations to explore regarding supply chains, sustainability, and overall industry outlook. Impact on Food and Beverage Trade … Read more
Unlocking Opportunities in the Grocery Industry with The SuperMarket Agency In today’s competitive food and beverage landscape, grocery retailers are grappling with a significant staffing crisis. With employee turnover rates soaring up to 69% according to the National Grocers Association, the urgency to find and retain qualified personnel is at an all-time high. Independent grocers, … Read more
and leveraging the strengths that we have around our scale and our operational capabilities that allows us to continue to experiment, to continue to innovate, and to continue to grow,” she said. Instacart’s Future Strategy Instacart’s CFO, Emily Reuter, outlined the company’s future strategy and priorities in light of the departure of its CEO, Fidji … Read more