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Operations

The Past, Present and Future of Plastics

The Lempert Report: Plastic is quickly becoming part of our past, but eliminating it from the food world is easier said than done.

Fresh Food

Produce Supply Issues Slow Comp Pace for Sprouts

The retailer said Q1 comps were slightly below plan as weather issues reduced produce availability. Plus, search for a new CEO continues.

Retailers

Raley’s Makes ‘Magic’ With New Inventory Optimization Solution

Apr. 25, 2019

The Northern California-based grocery implements Itasca Retail platform in all of its stores following a successful pilot.

Retailers

Kohl’s Set to Expand Amazon Returns Nationwide

By WGB Staff on Apr. 24, 2019

The department store chain will accept free returns at all of its stores beginning in July.

Retailers

Griffin Reappointed COO as UNFI Moves to Unite Supervalu

By Jon Springer on Apr. 23, 2019

The move signals migration to "one company" is accelerating, officials say; James Muehlbauer appointed to UNFI board.

Operations

Avoiding Supply Chain Compliance Confusion

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Apr. 24, 2019

Retailers have more tools at their disposal than ever before to help ensure their shoppers’ safety.

Technology

Frictionless Commerce and the New Grocery Supply Chain

Apr. 17, 2019

Now that a single data stream is a reality, the days of working on intuition are over, the author says.

Retailers

Giant Eagle Is the Latest Retailer to Adopt Roving Robots

By Meg Major on Apr. 16, 2019

The Pittsburgh-based retailer tapped Simbe Robotics’ Tally to monitor inventory and provide store teams with real-time data to optimize out-of-stocks.

Technology

Albertsons to Pilot Blockchain Traceability System for Romaine Lettuce

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 12, 2019

The retailer is the latest to join the IBM Food Trust network to test new technology for enhanced supply chain transparency.

Fresh Food

2019 Is the Year for CRISPR

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 05, 2019

CRISPR, an alternative to traditional forms of genetic engineering, is much cheaper and more readily available. Plus, it may spur progress in how we farm and help solve the problem of how we’re going to feed the world.