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Retailers

Can Sprouts Serve a Cup of 'Joe'?

New CEO Jack Sinclair's moves to reposition the chain show big early benefits—and an ambitious move toward Trader Joe's territory.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Q4 Results Signal 'Comprehensive' Turn for SpartanNash

Despite a difficult year, the wholesaler marked its 15th consecutive quarter of growth, and its interim CEO believes the momentum, including stronger retail sales, is here to stay.

Retailers

Former Trader Joe’s President Joins Sprouts Board

By Jon Springer on Feb. 20, 2020

Sales and profits in the fourth quarter exceeded company estimates.

Retailers

Hy-Vee Restructuring Could Result in Reductions

By WGB Staff on Feb. 19, 2020

The retailer said "promotions, reallocations or reductions" could come as part of an efficiency-led restructuring of in-store and management jobs.

Retailers

Redner’s Readies for 1st Fresh Market in Lewes, Del.

By WGB Staff on Feb. 19, 2020

The regional retailer’s forthcoming 45th store will focus on prepared meals and full-service fresh food departments.

Retailers

Price Chopper Boosts Capital Expenditures to $54M

By WGB Staff on Feb. 18, 2020

The Kansas City area retailer has plans for at least two new stores and three remodels, doubling the prior two years' capital budget.

Retailers

Walmart's New Plan: Unite the Orange and Blue

By Jon Springer on Feb. 18, 2020

CEO Doug McMillon eyes "a whole other gear" to spark bigger, more profitable e-commerce baskets.

CPG

Dairy Farmers of America to Buy Parts of Dean Foods

By WGB Staff on Feb. 18, 2020

Dean Foods, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, will now sell most of its assets.

Retailers

Lunds & Byerlys Hit With Credit Card Skimmers

By Kat Martin on Feb. 14, 2020

The independent retailer believes a limited number of swipe transactions were affected after self-checkouts at four of its locations were compromised.

Fresh Food

Farmstead Expands Refill & Save Program to All Customers

By WGB Staff on Feb. 14, 2020

The program that offers savings on certain staples was previously only available to weekly customers.

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