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Grocery, Supermarket and Retail Food Industry News

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Retailers

Wegmans Cuts Prices as Shoppers Adjust to SNAP Disruption

The retailer said it was lowering prices on roughly 100 SKUs for two weeks in response to SNAP cadence changes in government shutdown.

Fresh Food

Dietz & Watson Removes Nitrates, Nitrites From Deli Meats

The company said its full product line will be uncured by the end of 2020.

Retailers

Bashas' Celebrates Major Remodels in Arizona

By WGB Staff on Feb. 12, 2019

The Grand Canyon State’s leading privately held grocer earlier this month unveiled fully remodeled and remerchandised stores in the Native American communities of Whiteriver and Tuba City, both of which feature a variety of updates and expanded features along with an elevated focus on healthy food offerings.

Retailers

Lori Raya Joins SpartanNash as Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer

By WGB Staff on Feb. 07, 2019

Former Albertsons' Southern California division president will assume new duties on Feb. 18; Larry Pierce set to retire in September.

Retailers

Giant Reveals Locations for 3 More Philly Heirloom Markets

By Meg Major on Feb. 06, 2019

The retailer’s new small-format urban concept stores are set to open by year's end in University City, Northern Liberties and Queen Village.

Retailers

Beyond the Core: Supermarket Service Needs Attention

By Brian Numainville on Feb. 05, 2019

Retail Feedback Group's Brian Numainville reflects on lessons from the Supermarket Experience Study.

Retailers

FMI Bestows Top Leadership Awards on Randy Edeker, Tom Heinen

By Meg Major on Jan. 27, 2019

The late Greg Calhoun, IGA’s Mark Batenic and Coca-Cola Co.’s Muhtar Kent and Ern Sherman were also honored at the trade association’s Midwinter Confab.

Retailers

Supermarkets Lead in Quality, Variety as Aldi’s Clout Intensifies: RFG Study

By Meg Major on Jan. 25, 2019

Shoppers also rank conventional grocery stores high for cleanliness but earn moderate to low scores in service, according to the 2019 U.S. Supermarket Experience research report.

Industry Partners

WGB, IDDBA Seek 2019 ‘Champions of Change’ Nominations

By WGB Staff on Dec. 21, 2018

New industry recognition platform will recognize the talented individuals who are making a mark on growing and expanding fresh categories as well as the next generation of leaders.

Retailers

Giant Eagle Adds In-Store Healthcare Video Kiosks

By Meg Major on Dec. 17, 2018

In partnership with UPMC, the retailer debuts "AnywhereCare" in three Pittsburgh stores while eyeing further expansion.