Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Tops Market and Price Chopper/market 32 have completed a merger. Twelve stores were sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers as part of a deal with the Federal Trade Commission. The two grocery operators will continue to be managed separately as divisions of Northeast Grocery Inc.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 2, 2023

Grocers command three of the top five spots on the latest Hot 25 Retailers list, released this week by the National Retail Federation, which collaborates with Kantar in putting together the annual ranking. based Superior Warehouse Grocers to the No. 7: BJ’s Wholesale Club, with U.S. 12: Costco Wholesale, up 16.9%.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 31, 2022

CHICAGO — Amazon took the top spot in dunnhumby’s latest ranking of the nation’s top grocery retailers, with H-E-B following in second place and Market Basket leapfrogging three retailers to take the third spot away from Trader Joe’s. and former second quartile retailer BJs Wholesale made the biggest moves up the rankings in 2021. •

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Mass Relators

MARCH 25, 2024

Duffy, who spoke during a recent webinar sponsored by FMI and the Acosta Group, talked about how the association is working to lay the groundwork for grocers to become a destination for nonfoods. The post FMI laying foundation to make grocers nonfoods destination appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 21, 2023

CHICAGO – Amazon, Aldi, Costco Wholesale Club, and Walmart are among U.S. Grocers will rise or fall based on their ability to align themselves to the dominant demographic, cultural, economic, and technological trends that will slowly reshape the market context over decades to come.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 27, 2024

The grocer claimed its key customer satisfaction metrics were “improving strongly”, and that its complaints had more than halved during the last 20 weeks. ” The update comes depsite the grocer pulling in a £1bn loss last year, as its debt interest payments related to its private equity takeover soared. .”

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Mass Relators

JUNE 15, 2021

WASHINGTON — Independent grocers are important sources of jobs, wages and taxes for the communities they serve, according to the latest economic impact study from the National Grocers Association. The wholesalers serving independent grocers account for more than 44,000 additional jobs (and nearly $3.3 of the 2020 U.S.

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Mass Relators

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In the 72 years that FMI has issued “The Food Retailing Industry Speaks” report, the survey of retail and wholesale companies is unlikely to have uncovered such a confluence of promise and peril as it has today. Ninety-five percent of grocers with omnichannel capabilities saw e-commerce sales advance more than 200% last year.

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Founded by a grocer, Mable is committed to helping the small business community thrive with their easy-to-use wholesale platform. . With over 1,500 brands to shop from, low order minimums, and direct shipping, Mable is the perfect wholesale partner for sourcing specialty food and beverages from local, emerging companies.

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Mass Relators

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets announced the closure of their previously announced merger on Monday, after the deal was approved by the Federal Trade Commission. As previously announced, Scott Grimmett , the current president and CEO of Price Chopper/Market 32, will lead the new parent company.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

Amidst historic turmoil in the labor market, a number of retailers have made the list of Best Places to Work, put out annually by Glassdoor. While not in the top 25, a number of other major retailers did land in the top 100, with grocers particularly well-represented.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 17, 2024

is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group LLC), which has stores throughout Northwest Indiana, the company said on Wednesday. The post Hy-Vee to acquire Strack & Van Til chain appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers. WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Hy-Vee Inc.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Former Coles liquor chief executive Darren Blackhurst will take the reins from Rachel Eyre as interim chief customer and marketing officer while she is away on maternity leave. Blackhurst returns to Morrisons from 18 March, having previously worked for the grocer between 2015 to 2019 primarily as group commercial director.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

WASHINGTON — The National Grocers Association (NGA), which represents independent food retailers and wholesales, issued a statement supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to challenge the merger of Kroger Co. and Albertsons’ Cos.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 16, 2023

The grocery giant met suppliers on Thursday and made clear that it wanted to lead the way on price cuts as it described the market as moving “from inflation to deflation”, according to The Sunday Times. The pressure on suppliers comes as Tesco reviews its fresh and packaged food ranges.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 9, 2021

The consumer watchdog ultimately decided the acquisition is not likely to substantially lessen competition in the wholesale food distribution sector, as the two companies do not compete for a majority of their customers. And] while there were concerns expressed by some suppliers, many suppliers did not raise competition concerns.”.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 29, 2024

Frank Grimes Award from the Independent Grocers Alliance. One of the unique and rewarding features of the Friends dinner is that in lieu of entertainment such funds are allocated to local charities designated by attending retail and wholesale executives,” he said. Frank Grimes Award from the Independent Grocers Alliance.

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2023

Ishpal and Serina Bajaj The story so far “When we started the brand back in 2017 in Malaysia, we realised that there was a huge gap in the market as there were no plant-based options available. Their ice cream is also available at selected outlets of Village Grocer, Ben’s Independent Grocer and Qra.

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Market Basket is rated the top U.S. grocer in terms of gaining customers as consumer prices rise, according to a special edition of the Retailer Preference Index (RPI) from dunnhumby, a provider of customer data and analysis. These retailers are also behind the market in visit growth during 2022. LAS VEGAS, Nev.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

grocery market by data science firm dunnhumby. Costco Wholesale holds the second position in this year’s index, followed by Amazon. Rounding out the top 15 are Sam’s Club, Market Basket, Amazon Fresh, Trader Joe’s, Winco, BJ’s Wholesale, Target, Aldi, ShopRite, Walmart Neighborhood Market and Walmart.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 11, 2022

CHICAGO — Amazon took the top spot in dunnhumby’s latest ranking of the nation’s top grocery retailers, with H-E-B following in second place and Market Basket leapfrogging three retailers to take the third spot away from Trader Joe’s. The post Amazon tops dunnhumby grocery list appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 27, 2023

The grocers were questioned by MPs at the Business and Trade Committee on why prices continued to rise despite wholesale costs starting to fall. to £2.49bn driven down by market inflation and ongoing investment into its customer offer. .” ” Earlier this year, Tesco’s retail operating profits slipped 6.1%

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Mass Relators

MARCH 18, 2024

Nicole Koch, Seaboard Foods; Liz Holt Welnhofer, Pre Brands; Hillary Niblock, Superior Farms; Marie-Pier Labarre, Cascades; Zachary Stadler, Associated Wholesale Grocers; and Jennifer Hicks, Mitchell Grocery Corp. The post Meat Institute, FMI Announce Leaders of Tomorrow appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 19, 2024

” The 2024 awards, presented at FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference, went to: Brookshire’s Brad Brookshire; KeHe Distributors’ Brandon Barnholt; Associated Wholesale Grocer’s David Smith; Hy-Vee’s Donna Tweeten; Seaside Market’s John Najjar; Nestlé’s Steve Presley; and PepsiCo’s Steven Williams. John Najjar Robert B.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

With decades of experience in retail she has a strong understanding of what beauty retailers want from their wholesale brands. Even grocers, such as Scoop Whole Foods, are getting in on the action: with Scoop launching School Whole Beauty into its grocery stores. Chapman started as a cosmetic buyer in her 20s.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 27, 2023

the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners, announced that Mike Stigers will assume the role of president, effective June 1. . – Wakefern Food Corp.,

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Mass Relators

APRIL 22, 2024

The companies now intend to sell 579 stores under a revised deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers. The post Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers. CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. That is 166 more than were called for in the original agreement.

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Mass Relators

MAY 19, 2021

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has unveiled a comprehensive rebranding, including a new logo. Independent community grocers and their wholesaler partners are critical to the strength and vitality of the people they serve. Independent community grocers are the true entrepreneurs of the grocery industry, according to NGA.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 31, 2023

grocery market released today by data science firm dunnhumby. Costco Wholesale holds the second position in this year’s index, followed by Amazon. Rounding out the top 15 are Sam’s Club, Market Basket, Amazon Fresh, Trader Joe’s, Winco, and BJ’s Wholesale, Target, Aldi, ShopRite, Walmart Neighborhood Market, and Walmart.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 10, 2022

Petko previously served as senior vice president of supply chain for C&S Wholesale Grocers. The post SpartanNash names Petko EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 17, 2024

In September, Kroger and Albertsons announced a plan to sell 413 stores once the deal closes to privately held C&S Wholesale Grocers, which supplies more than 7,500 supermarkets and operates stores of its own in Vermont and New York as well as Piggly Wiggly stores in the South and Midwest.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Bergmann brings more than 20 years of experience in the grocery and wholesale industries. He has also held leadership roles with a number of retailers and wholesalers, including C&S Holdings, Unified Grocers, and SuperValu, where he was president of the SuperValu West Region from 2017 to 2018.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SHELTON, CT – This year’s NGA Show will feature a new and extensive education program focused on the needs of independent grocers, the trade group said on Wednesday. The program’s breadth is indicated by the titles of those sessions, which include: Navigating the New Norm of Retail – What Does 2022 Hold for Independent Grocers?

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It said that the merger would produce meaningful and measurable benefits for customers, associates and communities across the country,” noting that no stores, distribution centers or manufacturing facilities would close as a result of the merger, including those divested to C&S Wholesale Grocers.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 1, 2022

Four retailers tie at 77: BJ’s Wholesale Club (unchanged), Dillard’s (down 3%), JCPenney (up 1%), and TJX’s Marshalls and TJ Maxx (down 1%). Publix backtracks 2% to 80, just ahead of Sam’s Club, down 1% to 79, and BJ’s Wholesale Club, unchanged at 78. Southeastern Grocers stays near the bottom of the industry despite rising 3% to 75.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 16, 2021

The National Grocers Association. The post Stakeholders pushing for pharmacy DIR reform appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers. At the event tomorrow will be officers from some of the largest pharmacy organizations in the country, including: FMI – The Food Industry Association. The National Community Pharmacists Association.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 24, 2022

Jen Beatty, East Area Lead, will pick up responsibility for both Inside Sales and Drug Wholesale retail, while maintaining lead responsibility for CORE East Coast Food (Kroger, Publix, Wakefern and Meijer). The Drug Wholesale retail team covering AmerisourceBergen, McKesson, Cardinal, Marcs and DDM will be led by Beatty. “Our

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