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Aldi leads the pack in January new store openings

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 01, 2023

Grocers kicked off 2023 in a big way. WGB reported on 29 grand openings during the month, up from 17 in December.

Kroger

Kroger launches new Ocado ‘spoke’ in South Florida

 By Russell Redman on Feb. 01, 2023

Automated fulfillment site expands online grocery delivery coverage in state where grocer lacks brick-and-mortar stores.

Stores

Rouses to open 1st Biloxi store

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 01, 2023

The 60,000-square-foot Mississippi supermarket is slated to open in spring 2024, the grocer said.

Retailers

Publix Food Market opens new store in Georgia

By Diane Adam on Feb. 01, 2023

Executive excitement is also building for the grocery retailer’s growth in Kentucky, with first store in the Bluegrass State slated to open later this year.

Technology

Instacart makes a big NFL ad play

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 01, 2023

The same-day grocery delivery platform launched its first major marketing campaign with a CPG brand, Michelob Ultra, with a shoppable ad that guides shoppers into purchasing game-day snacks and drinks.

Stores

Food Lion pilots ‘food pharmacy’ concept

By Russell Redman on Feb. 01, 2023

Partnership with Novant Health targets the food insecure and consumers with chronic health issues.

CPG

FDA pitches revamp of Human Foods Program

By Russell Redman on Feb. 01, 2023

Commissioner Robert Califf said the new structure would set “clear priorities” for oversight of food supply chain and food safety.

Retailers

Save Mart adds grocery industry veteran Robert Miller to board of directors

By Diane Adam on Feb. 01, 2023

Appointment signals the California-based grocer's commitment to growth, the company said.

Retailers

Aldi taps newest regional distribution center in Alabama to fuel Southeastern growth

By Diane Adam on Jan. 31, 2023

The discount grocer’s 26th regional headquarters supports 100 stores and provides groceries to 8 million of its Gulf Coast shoppers. 

Stores

Wegmans reaches 110-store mark with 15th store in Virginia

By Russell Redman on Jan. 31, 2023

The new Reston supermarket is one of two openings planned for this year.

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