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The PG 100: Ranking Top Food Retailers in North America
WEBMay 16, 2022 — In 2021, the combined sales of the companies on The PG 100 increased 11% to $2,275 trillion, compared with $2,112 trillion in 2020. Many of these companies were challenged by continued COVID-related tumult, while others benefited from consumers flocking back to foodservice counters and those retailers offering discounts on …
Trader Joe's To Open 16 New Stores Across the U.S.
WEBMar 20, 2024 — Trader Joe’s is expanding its store count across the United States as the grocer announced the opening of several new locations that will welcome shoppers in the coming months.. On Friday, March 15, the company announced the opening of new stores in the following communities: Reno, Nev.: 13945 S. Virginia Street; Chandler, Ariz.: 3961 S. Arizona Avenue ...
WinCo Foods Expanding in Phoenix Area | Progressive Grocer
WEBLynn Petrak. 1/22/2024. Employee-owned WinCo Foods is expanding in Arizona, as the chain continues to gain traffic for its low prices and warehouse format. WinCo Foods, which has garnered a larger following and higher traffic in recent years for its bargain pricing, is in expansion mode. The employee-owned warehouse-style chain is set to open a ...
3 Ways PepsiCo Transformed Its Supply Chain - Progressive Grocer
WEBFeb 7, 2024 — The company looked at three main factors as it worked to change its supply chain, including: 1. Go Small to Go Big. PepsiCo knew it couldn’t change its journey alone. “We needed technology partners, we needed innovation partners, we needed digital partners,” Maxwell explained. “In order to remove all those obstacles and really get to a ...
Kroger and Albertsons: A Case Study in Operational Resilience
WEBAug 4, 2024 — The latest twist in the Kroger-Albertsons merger saga is fueling more uncertainty about whether this deal will ever get done. On July 25, the retailers and the state of Colorado all agreed to an order to again delay the proposed $24.6 billion merger between The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. The order grants a temporary injunction, and Kroger and Albertsons now must wait until a September ...
EXCLUSIVE: A New Direction for Lidl US, Part 1
WEBLidl has been in the United States since 2017, but it was somewhat of a bumpy ride until the company eventually hit its stride in this country. Now, however, with a new leader at the helm here, the European limited-assortment store chain is ready to unveil an experience more tailored to the U.S. consumer.
Boar’s Head Facility Linked to Outbreak Broke Food Safety Rules
WEBAug 30, 2024 — New records obtained by CBS News paint a grim picture of the Boar's Head Provisions Co. Inc. plant in Virginia that has been linked to a listeria outbreak that has resulted in nine deaths.According to the documents, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials found "heavy discolored meat build up" on a hydraulic pump, flies in pickle vats, a "steady line of ants" and "a presence of flying ...
Instacart Thinks Outside of the 'Aisle' - Progressive Grocer
WEBJul 30, 2024 — Instacart has launched new advertising solutions to enhance consumer discovery and brand engagement on its platform. These tools expand Instacart's on-platform advertising capabilities beyond traditional in-aisle placements. In a grocery store, consumers might find crackers next to the cheese counter, or salsa next to tortilla chips.
Publix Plots a Course for Expansion in Virginia
WEBEmily Crowe. 12/5/2023. Publix is taking a steady march north as it continues expanding outside of the Southeast United States. It is now confirmed that a 9-acre, multi-parcel tract of land just outside Roanoke, Va., will be the home of a new Publix Super Markets location. The property, bordered by Brambleton Avenue and Old Cave Spring Road in ...