Amazon Fresh debuts four new stores
The addition of the four new stores to the Amazon Fresh fleet brings the grocery chain’s store count to just shy of 50 locations in eight states. The new stores…
Fred Meyer workers go on strike in Portland, Oregon
The strike follows numerous bargaining attempts, which began in late July, between the local union and Kroger, Fred Meyer and QFC. A union member vote two weeks ago “overwhelmingly approved”…
Lidl opening its newest store in Glen Oaks with specials and giveaways Wednesday
Lidl will open its newest store in Glen Oaks on Wednesday, Sept. 4, expanding its rapidly growing presence in Queens with the fourth branch in the borough in less than two years.…
East Texas Food Bank receives food from HEB Grocery Company
HEB Grocery Company donated 25 pallets of apples to the East Texas Food Bank to kick off Hunger Action Month. The apples will be shared with the food bank's 200…
Wegmans recalls dairy product, plus issues alert for a mislabeled product
Wegmans has issued a recall for two products, including one missing an allergen warning on the label. The Rochester-based grocery store chain announced last week that it is recalling Wegmans…
Grocery Outlet launches new private label, GO Brands
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has launched a new private label program, GO Brands. The new private label line will feature products across three brands: SimplyGO, GO Home & Haven, and…
Walmart Bets on Collectible Sneakers to Grow Marketplace Service
Walmart Inc. has its sights set on sneakerheads. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer is teaming up with sneaker marketplace StockX to offer dozens of pre-verified shoes ranging from Nike Inc.’s Air Jordans and collaborations with…
Staten Island’s first Aldi announces opening date; info on giveaways, sweepstakes and more.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Get ready shoppers. Staten Island’s first Aldi is slated to open on Sept. 12 and the brand is hyping its grand entrance to the borough with a…
Schnucks taps former Ahold Delhaize exec as chief merchant
Schnuck Markets announced Tuesday it has named Kim Gray, a former Ahold Delhaize executive, as its new chief merchant. Gray succeeds Ryan Cuba, who is becoming the supermarket chain’s first-ever chief…
Amazon launching new Seattle-area grocery delivery service
SEATTLE - Seattle-area residents will now have a new option for same-day grocery delivery service, and Prime members here get a celebratory welcome. Amazon is offering delivery from some Metropolitan Market locations. Customers in Sammamish,…