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Alliance Retail Group Hires New Chief Sales Officer

 By WGB Staff on Nov. 26, 2018

Sam Rhodes to lead merchandising and related functions for the 960-store retail ad group.

Retailers

Ahold's New Digital Platform to Bring Retail Brands to the Forefront

 By Jon Springer on Nov. 26, 2018

Chief Digital Officer J.J. Fleeman highlights "Powered by Peapod" and ambitious plans for omnichannel growth.

Retailers

BJ's Plotting Michigan Invasion

By Jon Springer on Nov. 21, 2018

The membership club said it views metro Detroit as a "compelling" locale for market expansion.

Fresh Food

Another E. Coli Outbreak Hits Romaine Lettuce

By Natalie Taylor on Nov. 20, 2018

The category is taking a second hit this year as the CDC warns consumers to avoid and dispose of all related products.

Retailers

SpartanNash to Acquire Midwest Indie Martin's Super Markets

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Nov. 20, 2018

The deal expands the distributor's retail footprint while providing "stewardship" for exiting family owners.

Retailers

Kroger Reveals Location of First Ocado-Powered Fulfillment Center

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Nov. 19, 2018

The retailer plans to open 20 facilities across the country but has remained mum on the details.

Retailers

Tops Completes Financial Restructuring

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Nov. 19, 2018

The retailer has emerged from Chapter 11 and resolved its labor and pension issues.

Industry Partners

United Fresh Opens Calls for 2019 Produce Manager Awards

By WGB Staff on Nov. 19, 2018

The annual program recognizes 25 honorees for their innovation in merchandising, produce-related community outreach and increased store sales.

Fresh Food

Digitizing the Local Supply Chain

By Jon Springer on Nov. 16, 2018

Forager founder David Stone joins WGB's Break Room to discuss harnessing the potential of the local food trend through technology

Retailers

Natural Grocers Shoppers Get the Message as Q4 Comps Soar

By Jon Springer on Nov. 16, 2018

The natural and organic retailer said effective marketing and promotions drove store traffic as sales leverage overcame the expenses.

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