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Loyalty, private label drive modest Q1 growth at Natural Grocers

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2023

Sales are up slightly at the 166-unit, health-focused grocer, largely because of inflation, while store visits declined during the quarter.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI releases its 12th annual Better for All Report

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 10, 2023

The 2022 report details UNFI’s progress toward its ESG commitments and the launch of its Climate Action Hub.

Retailers

Natural Grocers to open its 44th Colorado location this Saturday

By Diane Adam on Jan. 03, 2023

Located in the Central Park area of Denver, the store will be the organic grocer’s 2nd new store featuring a CO2 refrigerant system designed to save energy and provide enhanced environmental protection compared to conventional refrigeration technologies.

Labor

Natural Grocers now hiring for new Idaho store

By Diane Adam on Dec. 02, 2022

The specialty retailer is looking to fill select positions at its new store at 209 N. 3rd St. in McCall.

Retailers

New specialty grocery store debuts Friday in Boston

By Diane Adam on Oct. 06, 2022

CloverROW will feature grocery items from small business owners and entrepreneurs from Somerville and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Fresh Food

USDA launches $300M Organic Transition Initiative to Aid Organic Farmers, Producers and Supply Chains

By Diane Adam on Aug. 23, 2022

Organic and specialty foods distributor United Natural Foods Inc. hailed it as a win not only for organic farmers, but for consumers as well.

Retailers

Food Lion’s Local Goodness Program Aids Not Only in Taste but Savings Too

By Diane Adam on Jul. 27, 2022

"We pride ourselves on ensuring that our customers have access to fresh and healthy produce without putting a strain on their wallets," said Chris Dove, Food Lion’s VP of produce category and merchandising.

Products

Trendspotting at the 2022 National Restaurant Association Show

By Kristina Hurtig and Kimberly Pellikan on May 26, 2022

There was no shortage of innovative, new products designed for retail on the expo floor.

Retailers

Sprouts Profits Up; Same-Store Sales Increase 1.6.% in Q1

By Diane Adam on May 05, 2022

Sales in its fiscal first quarter increased by 4% and comps rose by 1.6%, which the Phoenix-based retailer said was driven by a slight increase in same-store sales and new stores opened.

Retailers

Natural Grocers Raises Its Outlook for Fiscal 2022

By Kristina Hurtig on May 05, 2022

The Lakewood, Colo.-based grocer reported a daily average same-store sales increase of 4.3% in Q2, as well as a net sales increase of 4.9% to $271.8 million.

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