More than 8,000 workers at nearly 80 Kroger-owned King Soopers grocery stores around Colorado started a three-week strike on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. The strikes are in response to a union contract offer that a union member is calling “a crooked deal,” which won't solve the problems facing King...
On December 2-5, 2021, industry members gathered at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando for SOHO Expo 2021, the “show with a Big and Natural Heart.” A main goal of the event was to bring retailers the tools they need to help their business survive and thrive...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets has announced the recipients of its annual Diverse Entrepreneur Grant Program providing free capital to underrepresented small businesses, and has also announced the artist installations for the Downtown Seattle and Kirkland stores. The grant program functions in partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit Ventures, which works to...
East Palo Alto, CA—Vori, a digital B2B ordering platform, has added Wyld CBD, a manufacturer and distributor of CBD-infused gummies and sparkling water, to its grocery supplier network, according to a press release. “Before Vori, the sales and order fulfillment process was completely manual," said Chris Trenholme, Director of Sales...
PLMA has canceled its Private Label Trade Show due to the omicron variant and overall surge of COVID-19 cases. A statement on PLMA’s website additionally cites the reinstatement of corporate travel bans and international travel restrictions, adding: “The safety and health of our members, exhibitors, attendees, guests, and staff will...
Downers Grove, IL—Fresh Thyme Market has donated $150,000 to the St. Louis Area Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, according to a press release. The funds were partially gathered through a “Round Up at the Register” program across all the retailer’s Missouri locations. The donation specifically benefits the St. Louis...
Arlington, VA—FMI—The Food Industry Association has released its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Holidays, a comprehensive report (research conducted by The Hartman Group) on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. grocery shopper perceptions and behaviors heading into the holiday season. The key finding: While shoppers do have concerns about the availability and...
San Ramon, CA—U.K.-based retail technology company Impulse Logic announced plans to expand to and heavily invest in the U.S. grocery industry and other retail sectors. To lead its growth plans on both sides of the Atlantic, the company appointed U.K. retail industry veteran Matthew Frost as CEO. Frost replaces Impulse Logic...
Chicago, IL—IRI has released insights on Thanksgiving-related grocery trends, touching on demographic differences and categories at risk of shortages. The top finding: More people than ever are shopping early. “More than ever before, consumers are planning ahead for Thanksgiving by shopping early for key items, driving a 4% sales lift...
Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributors has announced the Golden Ticket winners of its recent Diversity TrendFinder event, who will be fast-tracked into the company’s DIVERSEtrade program. Nearly 200 suppliers were each given 20 minutes to pitch their brand to KeHE’s Category Management team, which chose 20 suppliers to be added to the...
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