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Instacart Calls On Former Walmart Exec to Pursue Fulfillment Options, Sources Say

 By Jon Springer on Feb. 25, 2021

Mark Ibbotson, the influential former Walmart EVP, is helping Instacart assess new technologies, sources tell WGB.

Retailers

Q&A With HMart’s Vince Colatriano

 By Jon Springer on Feb. 09, 2021

The conventional supermarket veteran is helping the much-admired Asian-American chain build relationships with mainstream suppliers and support its steady growth.

Retailers

Kroger Checks Out a Smart Cart

By Jon Springer on Jan. 14, 2021

WGB exclusive: Seeking solutions to support faster and safer in-store shopping, the retailer is quietly testing a souped-up checkout-free “smart cart” from Caper it’s calling KroGO.

Retailers

Directing Lightning From a Bottle: SpartanNash CEO on His 2021 Goals

By Christine LaFave Grace on Dec. 14, 2020

Team energy is excellent, but "we are not as nimble as we need to be," Tony Sarsam says.

Fresh Food

One-on-One With Tyson Fresh Meats' Kent Harrison

By Jon Springer on Dec. 10, 2020

The veteran beef and pork marketer joins the Breakroom to discuss the challenges of COVID, meat alternatives, what makes a good department at retail and NHL hockey.

Technology

Ocado’s Luke Jensen Talks Kroger Partnership

By Jon Springer on Dec. 09, 2020

In an interview with WGB, the CEO of Ocado Services explains why he feels the retailer’s gigantic bet on robotics and e-commerce will pay off—and not just because it's "cool."

Retailers

Winsight Live: Earnings Season, Albertsons’ Transformation and Dollar Competition

By WGB Staff on Dec. 08, 2020

The latest Winsight Live with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert takes a look at the latest earnings reports from The Kroger Co. and Dollar General; what’s guiding Albertsons’ transformation; the competition rural grocers are facing from dollar stores; and more.

Technology

FoodX Technologies Sets Sights on U.S. Expansion

By Jon Springer on Dec. 01, 2020

The Canadian technology group, which touts a sustainable “dark store” e-grocery fulfillment software solution, has appointed PJ Stafford to spearhead stateside growth.

Retailers

Winsight Live: Grocery Memberships, Black Friday Surprises and Cocktail Kits

By WGB Staff on Dec. 01, 2020

The latest Winsight Live with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert examines Hy-Vee’s new premium membership model; FoodX Technologies new hire to lead stateside growth; Top Friendly Markets’ strategies for preventing out-of-stocks; the surge in grocery sales on Black Friday; innovative efforts by restaurants trying to recoup lost Q4 sales; and more.

Retailers

Winsight Live: Grocery Secrets, Farm to Web and Costco’s Journey

By WGB Staff on Nov. 24, 2020

The latest Winsight Live with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert explores Benjamin Lorr’s book, “The Secret Life of Groceries,” which offers a humorous look at the industry with a dark edge; what Ahold’s vision for FreshDirect is after acquiring the rival; how an online farmers market is helping consumers and farms stay connected; how 7-Eleven plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050; how Costco’s journey through the pandemic has differed from other retailers; and more.

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