From regenerative organic agriculture and nutrition research to product development, marketing, distribution and retail operations, business leaders in the natural channel are already finding multiple uses for this nascent yet transformative technology. A growing number of natural and organic products companies are taking the lead in employing AI automation, and such uses across the supply chain are growing as exponentially as the technology upon which it is based.
With the return to school comes increases in consumer spending that impacts various retailers across the country. Stocking up on school supplies, consumer electronics and back to school clothes. Beyond those essentials, changes to consumer spend at the grocery store also factors in. Let’s look at how shoppers are spreading their dollars across the marketplace…
New Seasons Market, the Portland based retailer, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 West Retailer of the Year by The Shelby Report.
Eight new co-ops have recently joined the NCG’s network of community owned stores. They include well-established retail locations and some brand-new start-ups.
San Antonio-based H-E-B Grocery Co. has unveiled a new store in Georgetown, Texas, situated approximately 25 miles north of Austin. Spanning 121,000 square feet, the supermarket is located in the new Wolfs Lake Village shopping center, replacing its smaller 34-year-old predecessor less than one mile away.
Geissler’s Supermarket, a seven-store retailer with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, has a big year ahead – a 100th anniversary celebration.
Cheers to 100 years! The GIANT Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary by growing its legacy of supporting those who matter most – team members, customers, and the communities it serves.
Publix Super Markets is ramping up its footprint in the state of Virginia, introducing a new store in Carrollton, Virginia at Bartlett Station.
Farmington Hills, Michigan-based retailer Plum Market opened its first full-service grocery store in Florida earlier this year.
A recent survey of grocery shoppers nationwide revealed which grocery store is the most popular in every state. All grocery stores provide shoppers with food products to buy, but each has their unique point of attraction that keeps customers in every region coming back.
Last year, Whole Foods Market’s U.K. operation faced significant challenges as it reported record pre-tax losses of over 50%.
KeHE Distributors hosted its 2023 KeHE Holiday Show in Chicago.
KeHE Distributors announced the 16 winners of its 2023 TRENDfinder™ event, which took place virtually from May 1st to May 12th.
UNFI is investing in many initiatives to improve their customer experience across digital platforms.
United Supermarkets has introduced its latest store concept in Wichita Falls, about two hours northwest of Dallas.
H-E-B is expanding its H-E-B Fresh Bites brand to Lytle, Texas with a second location that also includes a True Texas Tacos restaurant.
Brookshire Grocery Co. purchased the retail chain Reasors in November 2021 and has operated the locations as one of its distinct banners. The company announced it will open a new Reasors location in south Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage proudly announced in July an additional Heroes in Aprons fundraiser taking place at its stores through September 30th.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage hit an impressive sustainability milestone this year by announcing they diverted 500 million single-use plastic bags from negatively impacting the environment.
This year, Natural Grocers is to be a key community sponsor of the 2023 U.S. Gaelic Athletic Association National Finals, August 18th to 20th, in Colorado at the Sandstone Sports Field Complex.
Several food retailers scored 100% on this year’s DEI, including Giant Eagle, United Natural Foods Inc, Amazon, CVS Health, The Kroeger Co, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart.
Seattle-based and female founded grocery store chain, Kitchen & Market is looking to change meal planning with its European-style market concept.
For more than seven years, Smith’s Food and Drug stores in Albuquerque, New Mexico have partnered with KRQE Cares Food for Kids to collect food and grocery items for the APS Title 1 Mckinney Vento program.
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