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Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network in Ohio

 By Diane Adam on May 25, 2022

A 61,000-square-foot facility in the Columbus area will serve as a last-mile cross-dock location that can reach customers up to 200 miles away, the retailer said.

Retailers

Grocery Dominates in Axios-Harris Reputation Rankings

By Kristina Hurtig on May 24, 2022

In the annual ranking of the most visible U.S. companies, Trader Joe's, H-E-B and Wegmans make up the top five, while Publix and Kroger are among the top 25.

Retailers

Despite Sales Growth, Target's Margins 'Well Below Expectations' in Q1

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 18, 2022

Echoing Walmart, Target said that higher transportation costs and excess inventory squeezed profits in the first quarter.

Industry Partners

FMI: ‘Parents Should Be Confident in Feeding Infant Formula to Their Children’

By Diane Adam on May 18, 2022

"We urge the agency to clearly reassure consumers that Abbott has taken appropriate steps to come into compliance with food safety regulations and resume safe production so that consumer confidence in the safety of its products can be rebuilt," said FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin.

CPG

Abbott Closer to Reopening Baby-Formula Production Facility

By Diane Adam on May 17, 2022

As consumers show concern for stockouts of baby formula, Abbott has entered into a consent decree with the FDA on the necessary steps to resume production and maintain its Michigan plant that shut down earlier this year.

Fresh Food

Wholesale Inflation Came In at 11% in April, Down Slightly

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 12, 2022

Producer prices for eggs soared 161% year over year and wholesale grain prices spiked 41% in a month that saw wholesale food inflation significantly outpace overall producer price inflation.

Retailers

SpartanNash Touts Higher Sales and Margins Ahead of Key Board Vote

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 12, 2022

The retailer and wholesaler, battling with an activist investor group over the makeup and direction of its board, reported a preliminary comp-store sales increase of 7.2% in Q1.

CPG

Biden Talks Formula Shortage with Walmart, Target CEOs, Vows Action

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 12, 2022

Retail leaders and manufacturers discussed with the president what they're doing to combat a nationwide baby-formula shortage that saw out-of-stocks spike to 43% for the week ended May 8.

Retailers

Southeastern Grocers Seeks Out More Diverse Suppliers

By WGB Staff on May 10, 2022

The parent company of Winn-Dixie and Fresco y Mas is partnering with ECRM and RangeMe to host a virtual event for suppliers looking to pitch their retail-ready products.

Retailers

Retailers Limit Purchases of Baby Formula as Out-of-Stocks Continue

By Kristina Hurtig on May 10, 2022

Target, CVS and Walgreens are among the companies imposing restrictions.

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