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Fresh Food

Fairway Moves to Streamline Local Sourcing

The retailer is testing the Forager digital procurement system to cut complexities in sourcing from local suppliers.

Retailers

Ahold Delhaize Raises $600M to Support Sustainability

The six-year Sustainability Bond will support investments in products, buildings and health, the retailer said.

Technology

Ahold Delhaize Invites Tech Entrepreneurs to Pitch Supply Chain Solutions

By Jon Springer on Jun. 21, 2019

Retail Business Services and Venture Cafe partnership to provide mentorship and investor access for early-stage startups.

Retailers

Lowes Foods Applies Itasca Magic for Ordering and DSD Receiving

By WGB Staff on Jun. 20, 2019

The regional grocer installs new platforms chainwide to streamline and enhance operations.

Technology

Will You Be Ready for Blockchain?

By Laura Gurski on Jun. 04, 2019

The technology is maturing fast, and every brand and retailer will be impacted in some way, so it’s time for trading partners to prepare accordingly.

Operations

The Past, Present and Future of Plastics

By Phil Lempert on May 23, 2019

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

By Jon Springer on May 02, 2019

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.