Ray Sprinkle, president and CEO of URM in Spokane, Washington, sat down in mid-November with Shelby Publishing’s president and publisher, Ron Johnston, at Sprinkle’s office in Spokane. URM Stores Inc., formerly called United Retail Merchants, began in 1921 when five retailers banded together to form a corporation. Today, URM comprises many more retailers than that, […]
Category: Whole Foods
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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A Dozen Cousins Launches New Line Of Authentic Regional Beans
Berkeley, California-based A Dozen Cousins, a new culturally-inspired natural food brand, has unveiled a line of slow-simmered beans. These ready-to-eat beans offer a modern take on traditional African American and Latino dishes while using premium ingredients such as avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, turmeric and other high-quality spices. All three varieties are non-GMO, vegan and […]
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Plant-Based Protein Drink Koia Expands Distribution To Target
Koia, a plant-based protein beverage, has gained distribution into 530 Target locations across the Midwest, Northeast and Florida. Koia’s five original flavors—Vanilla Bean, Cacao Bean, Coconut Almond, Cold Brew Coffee and Cinnamon Horchata—now are available for purchase for $3.99 in the refrigerated section. “With a mission to bring plant-based nutrition to the masses, Koia’s entrance […]
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Now-Thriving Arizona Seeing Grocers Investing In Stores And Growth
by Treva Bennett/staff writer Competition is alive and well in the Arizona grocery industry, and it looks to become even more so in the future. With a strong economy and growing population, Arizona—one of the hardest-hit states during the recession—is becoming more attractive to national retailers, according to Tim McCabe, president of the Arizona Food […]
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Wild Zora Transitions From Whole Foods To Walmart
Amazon’s takeover of Whole Foods has forced Colorado-based Wild Zora off the healthy grocer’s shelves and into the unlikely arms of Walmart. Walmart’s recent shift toward domestic and healthy food brands is providing Wild Zora the opportunity to sell its flagship Original Meat and Veggie Bars at lower prices to a wider audience, the company says. […]
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Alabama’s Economy Bolstering All Kinds Of Businesses, Including Grocery
by Treva Bennett/staff writer Home to the Rocket Capital of the World in Huntsville, the state of Alabama is blasting off in terms of its business climate. Overall, Site Selection ranked Alabama No. 8 in its 2018 Business Climate analysis, tied with Indiana. Another economic development-focused publication, Business Facilities, ranked the state No. 1 for […]
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Amazon Go Competitor ‘Skip’ Now Live In 60 Grocery Stores
Skip, a frictionless checkout provider that announced last October that it would beat Amazon Go in rolling out to 3,000 locations in 2019, is now available in 60 grocery stores. Another 23 are scheduled to go online by Feb. 6. Skip’s mobile checkout platform is scheduled to be in a total of 275 locations—9 percent […]
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Harps Food Stores Thrives In Walmart’s Back Yard
Affiliated Foods President and CEO Randy Arceneaux, the current chairman of ROFDA, said asking a retailer to speak at the organization’s fall conference was “one of the beautiful things that we started a few years ago. They’re the true heroes of our business, especially independent operators.” Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) President and CEO David Smith […]