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Retailers

Publix opens new store in Miami

 By Diane Adam on Jun. 16, 2023

The 46,811-square-foot grocery store is located at the Crossings Shopping Village, bringing the grocer's store count to over 855 in Florida.

Retailers

Former Giant Eagle CEO Karet joins Arko's board

 By Steve Holtz on Jun. 13, 2023

About three months after leaving the regional grocer, Karet will serve a one-year term on the convenience retailer's board of directors.

Stores

H-E-B to open 2 Joe V’s Smart Shop stores in Dallas

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 06, 2023

It’s the first time the Texas grocer has expanded its discount banner since 2018 and also the first time it has debuted the low-price concept outside of Houston.

Technology

Report: Discount grocers gain online market share in 2022

By Timothy Inklebarger on May 02, 2023

On average, more than half of U.S. households purchased groceries online in 2022, but only about a third of those consumers made their purchases through online grocers, the Brick Meets Click analysis found.

Amazon

Whole Foods temporarily closes new flagship San Francisco store due to crime

By Timothy Inklebarger on Apr. 11, 2023

San Francisco District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who represents the area where the store is located, said on Twitter that he is “incredibly disappointed but sadly unsurprised.”

Retailers

Meijer sets opening date for 2 new 159K-square-foot Ohio supercenters

By Diane Adam on Apr. 11, 2023

The new grocery stores are planned for Warren and Wooster.

Labor

Strike averted at Cub Foods

By Russell Redman on Apr. 07, 2023

Tentative late-night agreement avoided a work stoppage during Easter holiday shopping weekend. The deal, which brings raises and enhanced safety plans, is set for a ratification vote Tuesday.

Retailers

Giant Eagle CEO Laura Karet is out after 11 years

By Diane Adam on Mar. 21, 2023

Bill Artman, who started with the grocer as a bagger nearly four decades ago, becomes interim CEO, effective immediately.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Gordon Food Service enters Texas with new store openings Tuesday

By Diane Adam on Mar. 13, 2023

The broadline foodservice distributor will open six new grocery stores in the Houston area, all open to the public.

Stores

Healthy grocery-convenience store hybrid Green Zebra shutting down after 10 years

By Greg Lindenberg on Mar. 08, 2023

The founder of the Portland, Oregon-based food retailer cited the pandemic, supply chain and economy as reasons to shutter its three remaining stores.

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