Whole Foods Market celebrated the winners of its sixth annual Supplier Awards April 18, spotlighting producers that âexemplify the grocerâs mission and core values through their commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing and culinary innovation.â âOur shoppers look to Whole Foods Market for new and delicious products, and we are honored to recognize our […]
Category: Amazon Fresh
Amazon Fresh revolutionized the grocery retail landscape upon its inception in 2007. Emerging as a branch of the tech giant Amazon, the first store opened its doors in Seattle, Washington. Founded on the principles of convenience and innovation, Amazon Fresh aimed to redefine the grocery shopping experience through its online platform and physical locations. Over the years, it has grown exponentially, catering to the evolving needs of customers in the realm of fresh produce, pantry staples, and household essentials. As of 2023, the brand boasts a significant presence, with multiple locations established across various states in the U.S.
Distinguished for its seamless integration of technology into the shopping journey, Amazon Fresh continues to expand its reach, delivering an extensive range of products while emphasizing speed and efficiency. The brand’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge advancements in logistics and customer experience has facilitated its steady growth. Amazon Fresh remains dedicated to offering a diverse selection of goods, prioritizing customer satisfaction through streamlined services and an evolving assortment of offerings.
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Island Pacific Supermarkets Closing Six California Stores
Six Island Pacific Supermarkets stores in California began store-closing sales early this month, offering liquidation discounts and continuing the sales until all merchandise was sold. The six stores closing are located in National City, San Jose, American Canyon, Rancho Cucamonga, Chula Vista and Los Angeles. The remaining 17 Island Pacific stores will operate their businesses […]
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Conference Speaker: Trends Behind âRetailmaggedonâ Arenât Going Anywhere
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Southwest & Midwest (Editorâs note: Part two of this story appeared in the May Southwest edition of The Shelby Report and now is available here.) During the Annual Meat Conference in February, Neil Stern took on the challenge of discussing how grocers can maintain relevancy in the midst of a retail environment that […]
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PCC Community Markets Launches Its Own Meal Kit Line
PCC Community Markets (PCC), a community-owned food market, is rolling out subscription-free âScratch-made Meals at Homeâ meal kits, now available throughout Seattle via Instacart and Amazon Prime Now and for in-store purchase at its Greenlake Village store. Created by PCCâs in-house chefs, each kit features original recipesâlike Sesame-Gochujang Steak with Kimchi Fried Rice & Shirred […]
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GrocerKey Finalizes $2.5M Investment Round Led By Woodmanâs Markets
GrocerKey, an e-commerce platform specifically built for the needs of grocery retailers, has secured a new $2.5 million round of financing with participation from Woodmanâs Markets, which led the round, as well as dunnhumby Ventures and other prominent Midwest angel investors. The total invested in GrocerKey since 2015 now is $4.2 million. âWe provide grocery […]
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Amazon Expands Delivery From Whole Foods To Los Angeles
Amazon on April 10 launched free two-hour delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now in Los Angeles. Prime members across greater Los Angeles and Orange Countyâalong the coast from Santa Monica to San Clemente, Pasadena to the North and Yorba Linda to the Eastâcan shop through Prime Now for […]
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Recommended: Supervalu Is Working With Adviser On Possible Sale
Retailer Supervalu Inc. is working with an adviser to consider options including a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter. Supervalu is mainly a grocery wholesaler, providing products to more than 1,800 stores. The company also operates almost 200 locations after selling most of its brick-and-mortar operations in recent years. Its private label […]
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Central Florida Gaining In Population, Businesses
by Lorrie Griffith/editorâSoutheast Central Florida is in the midst of a housing crisis created by Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico last September. According to the Orlando Sentinelâs 2018 Central Florida Business Forecast, released in January, 50,000 or more Puerto Ricans are believed to have moved to Florida since the storm, many of them now […]