NatureSweet has launched a new marketing initiative called Hearts Behind the Harvest, spotlighting employees by featuring their names and stories on product labels. The program is designed to celebrate frontline team members, deepen connection with customers and showcase the people who contribute to growing, packing and delivering NatureSweet products. The company said the effort highlights […]
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T.A. Solberg Co. Inc. Names Weitz President Of Retail
T.A. Solberg Co. Inc. has promoted Nathan Weitz to president of retail. Bob Jaskolski, who has served as president and CEO, will continue in the latter role and focus on long-term strategy while Weitz assumes responsibility for retail operations. The leadership transition reflects T.A. Solberg’s promote-from-within philosophy. Weitz has nearly 30 years of grocery industry […]
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Aldi To Open 180 Stores In 2026, Enter Maine
Aldi U.S. plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026, as the grocer begins its 50th year in the U.S. The Batavia, Illinois-based retailer also is sharing a look into its growth plans over the next five years, including entering Maine, continued growth in Southeast and West and plans to open […]
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Toast Enhances Retail Capabilities With AI-Powered Insights, Tools
Toast has introduced a suite of updates designed to deliver precision insights, actionable recommendations and operational efficiency for retailers using its commerce technology, including enhanced capabilities within the Toast IQ AI assistant. The latest platform enhancements, showcased for retail operators ahead of the 2026 National Retail Federation (NRF) Show, add new AI-driven features enabling retailers to […]
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Hy-Vee Pharmacy Offers New Wegovy Pill Through GoodRx
Hy-Vee pharmacy customers can now purchase the newly FDA-approved Wegovy pill for weight management through its collaboration with GoodRx. The once-daily oral semaglutide medication is available for purchase at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across the Midwest at a discounted GoodRx cash price of $149 per month for the two lowest doses (1.5 mg and 4 mg). […]
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Grocery Outlet To Open First VA Store In Falls Church
Grocery Outlet will enter Virginia – its 16th state – when it opens a new store Feb. 12 in Falls Church. The opening, the first in a series planned across the state, marks a milestone in the company’s long-term growth strategy and extends its presence along the East Coast. Grocery Outlet operates more than 560 […]
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Kroger Scales Generative AI Strategy With Google Cloud
The Kroger Co. has expanded its relationship with Google Cloud to support a shopping transformation using the technology company’s Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience solution. Under the expansion, Kroger will roll out Gemini Enterprise for CX nationwide to help make grocery planning easier through an integrated meal assistant and shopping assistant, providing faster shopping without […]
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Elo To Debut Retail Solutions At NRF 2026
Elo, now part of Zebra Technologies, will introduce three new products at NRF 2026 Jan. 12-14 in booth No. 5803 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The new self-checkout, edge computing, payment and data entry solutions are designed to elevate experiences and improve efficiency across retail, hospitality and grocery workflows. […]