Birdzi has been selected to participate in the NRF Innovators Showcase 2026, taking place during NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, Jan. 11-13 in New York City. Each year, the National Retail Federation selects 50 of the most forward-thinking retail technology companies to demonstrate their solutions at the showcase, a curated, immersive and interactive experience for show attendees. Birdzi […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inCorporate Store News, Finance News, News, West
Grocery Outlet Embarks On Informed Store Refresh
Improving the in-store experience as well as product mix and inventory levels have been guiding decisions at Grocery Outlet this year. President and CEO Jason Potter, who has been at the helm of the Emeryville, California-based grocer since Feb. 3, outlined Grocery Outlet’s priorities during a Nov. 4 earnings call covering third-quarter results. “We’ve spent […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Finance News, News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI Reports Q1 Fiscal 2026 Results, Adjusted EBITDA Up 24.6%
On Dec. 2, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 1, with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increasing 24.6 percent to $167 million despite a slight decline in net sales. The Providence, Rhode Island-based wholesaler posted net sales of $7.8 billion, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Guest Contributors, National, News, Sustainability News
Building Resilience – Grocers Can Strengthen Insurability Through Climate Preparedness
What does it mean for a business to be resilient – and what is your business doing to get there? If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s how essential grocery stores are to the communities they serve. For many, it was the first time they fully recognized the critical role these businesses play – […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Deli News, Guest Contributors, National, News, Produce News
Why Food Retailers Are Moving To Full Traceability – Turning Compliance Into Opportunity
by Ron Margulis / ReposiTrak Many of the country’s largest food retailers are actively embracing full traceability under FSMA 204 as both a regulatory mandate and a critical business strategy. Driven by major chains like Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons, the push for comprehensive recordkeeping is transforming the grocery industry, setting new performance standards for the […]
Posted inProduce News, Supply Chain News, West
Arizona Farmer Named 2025 Organic Grower of the Year
Arnott Duncan, founder of Duncan Family Farms, received the Grower of the Year award during the recent 2025 Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, California. The John Deere-sponsored recognition honors Duncan’s three-decade transformation from small-scale agritourism operator to organic farming innovator managing 3,850 acres across three states. Duncan’s path to organic leadership began with an accidental […]
Posted inSustainability News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News
Wilson Family Named Niman Ranch’s 2025 Sustainable Farm Of The Year
Niman Ranch named the Wilson family of Iowa’s Seven W Farm as its 2025 Sustainable Farm of the Year, an honor coinciding with World Soil Health Day. The recognition highlights the family’s leadership in restoring soil health, protecting waterways and demonstrating how small, diversified farms can address the state’s water quality challenges. “The Wilson family […]
Posted inProduce News, Grocery Store Equipment, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Completes Tech Upgrade With Toshiba ELERA Security Suite
Weis Markets has completed a full deployment of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ ELERA Security Suite across its store network, advancing the company’s efforts to modernize its front-end operations and strengthen loss-prevention capabilities. The technology is active in the self-checkout lanes of all 199 Weis Markets stores, with plans to extend the system to dual-use and […]