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Wagner’s IGA celebrates its centennial year as well as new ownership

The grocer's new owner, Leo Braido, assumes the helm as former owner, Wally Wagner Jr., retires.

Retailers

Where is grocery price inflation headed?

Grocery prices remain up 13% over last year, according to updated inflation data released Thursday, but new research offers a murky crystal ball to predict future inflation.

"This deal modernizes pay scales and guarantees wage increases to every member, while protecting benefits," UFCW Local 1059 said in a statement late Thursday.

“We are working to secure a deal that works for them and have scheduled a time to return to the bargaining table with Kroger representatives on Tuesday," said UFCW Local 1059 President Randy Quickel.

Consumers are looking forward to bringing back some of the traditions that put the "happy" in the holidays, the report said.

USDA undersecretary for rural development visits Isom IGA grocery store devastated by floods.

Dog Chow’s Service Dog Salute Program is for military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Service dogs have been shown to reduce the severity of PTSD symptoms and suicidal behaviors.

Trader Joe’s employees in Hadley, Massachusetts are voting on whether to unionize, a move with major potential ripple effects for the grocery chain and the industry at large.

Online grocery shoppers can add nearly 2% in additional total revenue for retailers, research from Symphony RetailAI shows.

The funding round, led in part by one of the founders of Home Chef, will help the Chicago-based e-commerce platform expand its marketplace of Indian and South Asian foods.

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