Yucaipa Said to Mull Fresh & Easy Buy
LOS ANGELES — Supermarket magnate Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Cos. here is considering a bid for Fresh & Easy stores and a subsequent rebranding under the Wild Oats Markets name, Bloomberg … Continue Reading →
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
H-E-B to Award Free Whataburger Ketchup
SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B continues to promote its Whataburger co-branded line, this time with a promo to win a year’s worth of the popular condiments. read more Supermarket News
Whole Foods Trims Prices in Detroit
DETROIT — Whole Foods Market last week opened an inner-city store here that is a smaller unit than the chain’s norm, with lower prices and a larger selection of private-label … Continue Reading →
Amazon’s Perishables Expansion Seen Impacting Retailers in Long Term
LOS ANGELES — Retailers here may need to be on alert as AmazonFresh begins offering groceries in this marketplace, according to industry observers. read more Supermarket News
Grocers Supply Expands Operations With Dallas DC
HOUSTON — Grocers Supply Co. here said last week it plans to open a full-scale distribution center in Dallas, which will enable it to potentially expand its distribution. read more … Continue Reading →
Infographic: Groceries Positioned Slightly Off Center
Supermarkets seek to jumpstart grocery sales by merchandising shelf-stable foods alongside fresh, show the findings of SN’s 10th annual survey of Center Store performance. read more Supermarket News
Whole Foods’ Detroit Store Goes Local
DETROIT — Whole Foods Market held a vendor fair to find the right assortment of local foods for its first store here. read more Supermarket News
Firm Invests in MyWebGrocer
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Private-equity firm HGGC here said Tuesday it has completed a growth-equity investment in MyWebGrocer, which provides e-grocery services for traditional retailers and CPG companies. read more … Continue Reading →
Magazine Industry Eyes Retail Partnerships
PHILADEPLHIA — The magazine industry aims to jumpstart sales at supermarkets by advocating for data-driven partnerships and focusing on innovative product launches, according to top publishing executives at a retail … Continue Reading →
Former Raley’s CEO Collings Dies at 87
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Funeral services are pending here for Charles “Chuck” Collings, who died Saturday following prolonged health problems. read more Supermarket News