Amazon has launched grocery delivery from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now in Annapolis, Cleveland, Louisville, North and Central New Jersey and Pittsburgh, as well as additional locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prime members in those cities now can shop through Prime Now for thousands of items, including fresh produce, meat and seafood, […]
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Whole Foods Market, founded in 1980 by John Mackey, Renee Lawson Hardy, Craig Weller, and Mark Skiles, originated in Austin, Texas. As a pioneer in the natural and organic foods movement, the brand has evolved into one of the world’s leading retailers of natural and organic foods.
The company’s business model revolves around offering high-quality, responsibly sourced products that promote health and well-being. The brand distinguishes itself by maintaining strict quality standards, including bans on artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives in its products. With a commitment to sustainability, the chain supports local farmers and suppliers, prioritizing organic and non-GMO options whenever possible. Whole Foods Market operates over 500 locations across North America and the United Kingdom.
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Delivery From Whole Foods Expands To Detroit, Orlando, Other Cities
Amazon has launched delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Jacksonville, Madison, Milwaukee, Omaha, Orlando, St. Louis, Tampa and Tulsa, as well as additional areas of New York City and Seattle. Starting Sept. 26, Prime members in those cities can shop through Prime Now for […]
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Peatos Maker Expects To ‘Unjunk’ More Snack Food Categories
A couple of years ago, World Peas Brand took on the daunting task of creating a healthy crunchy cheese snack—a clean-label alternative to the national brand. The company’s creation, Peatos, are made with a base of non-GMO peas and lentils (pulses) instead of corn, and the seasoning used contains no artificial flavors, colors or MSG. After […]
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Chicago’s Treasure Island Foods Relocating Clybourn Store
Chicago, Illinois-area grocer Treasure Island Foods Inc. is in the process of relocating its Clybourn Avenue grocery store. The old store closed on Sept. 10, and the new store’s location will be announced in the coming months. Palmarium Retail Management Group, which manages the Clybourn store property, plans to announce a new tenant for the […]
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Frito-Lay Brings A Twist To Lunch Notes With New Chip Bag Packaging
As summer comes to a close, parents face the transition from relaxed schedules to the structure and routine that the schoolyear brings. In a twist to the common notion that parents can’t wait for back-to-school and students dread it, some statistics suggest otherwise: kids look forward to getting back to school, and many parents struggle […]
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Perrier & Juice Makes U.S. Debut In Los Angeles
Perrier Carbonated Mineral Water has introduced Perrier & Juice for the first time in the U.S., available exclusively in the Los Angeles area. The new product line features Perrier mineral water, mixed with real fruit juices and a touch of sugar. Perrier & Juice drink is available in three flavors: Strawberry & Kiwi, Peach & Cherry and Pineapple & […]
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Ricker’s Bringing Hybrid Checkout Platform To All Stores
C-store chain Ricker’s is rolling out a new checkout experience with Skip, a mobile checkout platform, to all of its 58 Indiana stores. The retailer describes the technology as a hybrid of mobile pay and AmazonGo’s “just walk out” program. Ricker’s says the mission of its partnership with Skip is to provide a best-in-class c-store […]
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Gourmet Garage Celebrates E-Commerce Upgrades With Free Delivery
Self Point, a digital commerce partner for supermarkets and specialty food retailers, has assisted with online and mobile shopping upgrades for Gourmet Garage, a Manhattan grocer with the motto of inviting customers to “Shop Like a Chef.” Self Point’s e-commerce technology supports Gourmet Garage locations in New York’s Uptown Lincoln Square Center area and Downtown, with […]
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King Kullen To Expand E-Commerce Capabilities With MyWebGrocer
King Kullen, a Long Island grocery retailer, will be expanding its online retail e-commerce and media capabilities through an upgrade to the newest version of MyWebGrocer’s (MWG) e-commerce platform. MWG is a software and digital media company to the grocery and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. King Kullen, based in Bethpage, New York, operates 32 […]
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Study: Online Grocery Is The Supermarket’s Business To Lose
Online grocery spending has reached 5.5 percent of total grocery spending in the U.S., according to a new study by strategic advisory firm Brick Meets Click, based on a survey of nearly 5,000 online consumers conducted in May 2018. Most of this growth is driven by existing online grocery shoppers placing larger orders. Supermarkets are in […]
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Milam’s Markets Opening Its Fifth Florida Grocery Store This Summer
Milam’s Markets, a family-owned and -operated grocery store chain serving Florida’s Miami-Dade County since 1984, will open a new location—the grocer’s fifth—this summer. The new store will be in Pinecrest on S. Dixie Highway and S.W. 117th Street, in a space formerly occupied by Whole Foods. Construction began on the approximately 32,000-s.f. Milam’s Market in […]
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Decas Cranberry Products Rebranding To Decas Farms
Decas Cranberry Products, a cranberry producer and distributor based in Carver, Massachusetts, is rebranding as Decas Farms. Company officials say the move is an effort to better convey the company’s 84-year-old, family-run history and its commitment to working with “the best cranberry growers and products on the market.” As part of the rebrand, Decas Farms […]
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Affiliated Foods Adopts BRdata Cloud To Track Scan-Based Promotions
BRdata Cloud recently debuted two new offerings focused on increasing efficiencies between retailers, wholesalers and vendors: Scan Promotion Tracking and Cloud Vendor Portal. Through Scan Promotion Tracking, BRdata Cloud processes stores’ transaction log data to track the number of times promotional items were purchased. Then, at the end of the promotion, BRdata Cloud generates invoices […]
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Amazon, Whole Foods Now Delivering In More Florida, New York Areas
Amazon has launched grocery delivery from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, parts of Long Island and select areas in New York City, beginning with lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Prime members in those cities can shop through Prime Now for items including fresh produce, meat and seafood, everyday staples and other […]
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Date Check Pro: What Makes A Grocery Store Manager Great?
By Jared Krawczyk/ Date Check Pro There are few destinations more important to the daily life of a neighborhood than the grocery store. It should therefore come as no surprise that grocery store management is a demanding role that requires a range of skill sets to ensure their stores run smoothly day-in and day-out. Take a […]
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AI-Enabled Personalized Marketing Will Drive FMCG Forward
By Mike Bristol/VP Personalized Marketing, Symphony RetailAI Sometimes, the world seems to just turn too quickly; work projects kick into overdrive, kids’ schedules get too hectic, and even taking the time to pick out a somewhat healthy meal at the grocery store seems like a daunting task. As both consumers and busy, complex people, many […]
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Caulipower Launches Frozen Paleo Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Gluten-free frozen pizza brand Caulipower is rolling out a ready-to-use Frozen Paleo Cauliflower Pizza Crust—the first of its kind, according to the company. The new crust will join Caulipower’s family of better-for-you pizzas and pizza crusts, alongside Margherita, Three Cheese, Veggie, All Natural Uncured Pepperoni and Original Plain Crust. The completely grain-free offering will be […]
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Amazon Expands Whole Foods Delivery To Chicago, Houston, Others
Amazon today launched grocery delivery from Whole Foods Market stores through Prime Now in Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and San Antonio. Prime members in those cities now can shop through Prime Now for items including fresh produce, meat and seafood, everyday staples and other locally sourced items from Whole Foods Market. Select alcohol is also […]
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Whole Foods Opens in Charlotte, North Carolina; Plans New Tampa, Florida, Store
Whole Foods Market opened a new store in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 13 at 400 East Stonewall Street, located at the Stonewall Station LYNX light rail stop. “We’re excited to join Uptown Charlotte’s vibrant community with the opening of our new Whole Foods Market in the heart of the booming financial and cultural […]
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Kellogg’s Jurassic World Promo Boxes Come With A Screen, Behind-The-Scenes Footage
Kellogg’s has released limited-edition Frosted Flakes and Keebler Fudge Stripes collector’s boxes that include exclusive, behind-the-scenes content of the making of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” which debuted in theaters June 22. The limited-edition boxes include more than five minutes of behind-the-scenes footage from the latest “Jurassic World” movie. The content takes viewers on set with the stars and creators of […]