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Kroger's Pragmatic Approach to the Digital Revolution

 By Jon Springer on Oct. 29, 2018

In a Grocery Shop address, the retailer's chief digital officer talks about the struggle to keep advancements in step with shoppers.

Retailers

Walmart Looks to Radical Supercenter Reinvention

 By Jon Springer on Oct. 27, 2018

The retailer said it would look to transform parking lots and adjacent land behind new food, community and entertainment options.

Retailers

Amazon Sales Disappoint, But Profit Growth Poses Industry Threat

By Jon Springer on Oct. 26, 2018

The e-commerce giant is forecasting relatively modest revenue growth while focusing on expanding omnichannel grocery.

Fresh Food

Produce Industry’s Future Is Ripe With High-Tech/High-Touch

By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 25, 2018

PMA CEO Cathy Burns talks trends and talent retention at 2018 Fresh Summit in Orlando.

Industry Partners

NGA CEO Peter Larkin to Retire Next Year

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Oct. 25, 2018

A search committee will commence in mid-January.

Fresh Food

Top 12 Trends From PMA Fresh Summit

By Meg Major and Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 25, 2018

WGB editors combed the Fresh Summit aisles in search of the hottest industry trends and narrowed their list to a dozen watch-worthy items in the coming year.

Retailers

Meijer Adds Store Pickup Option

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Oct. 25, 2018

The retailer also recently added a variety of nonfoods items to its Shipt offerings.

Retailers

Honey Bee Experiment Paves Way for 1st Small-Format Macey’s

By Meg Major on Oct. 25, 2018

“Priceless lessons” learned from the year-old concept store gives Associated Food Stores a new format “to fulfill the needs of today’s consumer in a comfortable, easy-to-shop store.”

Fresh Food

Lab-Grown Meat Causes Food Labeling Confusion

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 25, 2018

The Lempert Report: The FDA is discussing how products created through cellular agriculture should be handled on-shelf.

Industry Partners

SQFI Honors Publix Exec With Distinguished Service Award

By WGB Staff on Oct. 25, 2018

Director of Corporate Quality Assurance Michael Roberson was recognized at the 2018 SQF International Conference for his time and expertise in the food safety arena.

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