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Former Food Lion CEO Tom Smith dies

 By Diane Adam on Jun. 05, 2023

"During his 29 years of service, he made significant contributions to the company," Food Lion said.

Retail Foodservice

Fresh, best and low-stress: Trendspotting at IDDBA 2023

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 05, 2023

Food retailers and suppliers kicked off the first day of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association show in Anaheim, California, on Sunday with a focus on convenience—for customers and for employees.

Walmart

Analyst: Walmart issues ‘warning shot’ to CPGs on pricing

By Russell Redman on Jun. 05, 2023

Retail giant is taking aim at “persistently high levels of packaged food inflation,” CFRA Research’s Arun Sundaram says.

Wholesalers & Distributors

SpartanNash taps Giant Eagle’s Brandon Pasch to oversee center store merchandising

By Russell Redman on Jun. 05, 2023

Retail veteran brings key leadership to merchandising transformation under company’s strategic growth plan.

Retailers

IDDBA 2023: Grab-and-go, prepared foods a big opportunity to snag restaurant dollars

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jun. 04, 2023

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association conference kicked off Sunday in Anaheim, California, with a clear message for grocers that there's ample opportunity to steal market share from restaurants.

Retailers

Giant Food brings back its Local Produce Boxes

By Diane Adam on Jun. 02, 2023

The boxes, which feature locally sourced, in-season produce sold exclusively through Giant Delivers, will be available through September.  

Retailers

Costco posts lackluster U.S., e-commerce comp sales in May

By Russell Redman on Jun. 02, 2023

Grocery remains bright spot as nonfood sales, especially big-ticket items, continue to lag.

Inflation

Dollar stores sound the alarm

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 02, 2023

Aisle 1: In the past week, both Dollar Tree and Dollar General have warned that their shoppers are struggling. If deep discounters are feeling the stress, other retailers need to pay attention, writes WGB Editor-in-Chief Heather Lalley.

Retailers

Indies news: Summer reading, bike rides and lunchboxes

By Diane Adam on Jun. 02, 2023

The Local Checkout this week offers a few book titles, a bike ride jersey giveaway and reminder that hunger doesn't go on vacation.

Retailers

Fareway reveals more store growth in Iowa is coming

By Diane Adam on Jun. 02, 2023

The family-owned retailer shows no signs of slowing its store count in Iowa. New stores are coming to Store City, Hull, Bondurant and more.

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