Phoenix, AZ — Tightness in produce categories early in the quarter limiting the store's ability to promote caused Sprouts Farmers Market's comp-store sales to drop in the first quarter of 2018, the company reported. During a 1Q 2018 earnings call, the natural food grocer cited comparable store sales growth of...
Lucky’s Market, the low-priced natural and organics products chain, has announced plans to add 20 new stores over the next 18 to 24 months – 16 of them in Florida, according to Supermarket News. Lucky’s currently has 28 stores in 11 states and has focused on cities where the demographics...
Phoenix, AZ - Sprouts Farmers Market is making its line of fresh, natural and organic products a little more accessible for its customers. The independent natural foods retailer began a new partnership today with Instacart, an online delivery service, and will expand its home delivery service to major markets across...
According to the Washington Post, a bill has been introduced that would double the budget for the USDA’s oversight of the organic industry to $24 million over the next 5 years. Rep. John J. Faso (R-NY) presented the legislation, which has 33 House co-sponsors, because of the growing confusion around...
Portland, OR — In a first for the NBA, Brew Dr. Kombucha has partnered with the Portland Trail Blazers on a limited edition kombucha for the NBA season called Special Edition Rip City Happiness. The kombucha will be served inside the Moda Center and at retailers throughout Oregon and...
2017 has been the year for Amazon. Earlier this year, the company merged with WholeFoods Market, which marked their entrance into the health and wellness sphere. Amazon’s next moves appear to be headed in the same direction. AmazonFresh (the online retailer’s grocery delivery service) announced a partnership with EatLove, a...
The healthier beverage industry was in the M&A spotlight this week. Unilever has acquired Tazo Tea from Starbucks for $384 million and Nestle USA said it is buying Chameleon Cold-Brew, the leading organic cold brew brand in the U.S., for an undisclosed amount. The Tazo brand is sold as packaged...
The National Chicken Council (NCC) filed a petition asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to free them from the 140 birds-per-minute cap set by the Obama administration. The NCC says the limit was “arbitrary” and is setting the poultry industry back in the global marketplace, according to NBC News.
New York, NY — CVS Pharmacy has recently announced the grand opening of their new flagship location in Times Square, which spans two floors and measures more than 13,000 square feet. The New York City store will feature CVS’ new layout, designed with health, wellness, and beauty in mind. It...
Tualatin, OR — The Campbell Soup acquisition of Pacific Foods is in question as a legal battle has ensued following the death of Ed Lynch, co-founder of the organic foods company. The suit was filed by Ed Lynch’s estate. Michael Lynch, one of Ed Lynch’s four children, is acting as...
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