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Heather Lalley

Editor in chief, Winsight Grocery Business

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Stores

H-E-B unwraps Burnet store after year-long renovation

The supermarket, about 50 miles northwest of Austin, Texas, has been open since 1976 and now features a number of new and expanded departments.

Fresh Food

Produce industry wrestles with sustainable packaging solutions

Eco-friendly packaging was a hot topic at the recent Global Produce & Floral Show, but nobody seems to have found the plastic-killer just yet.

Retailers

Inside Target’s push to become a Halloween destination

Value, a creative mix of national and store brands, innovative candies and, this year, a saucy ghoul named Lewis are driving the retailer’s spooky season traffic, Rick Gomez, Target’s chief food and beverage officer, told WGB.

Stores

Trader Joe’s readies new Florida store

The specialty grocer’s Lakewood Ranch outpost is scheduled to open on Thursday.

Center Store

Coborn’s names Kris Roberts SVP of center store merchandising

For the next six months, Roberts will work alongside Andy Knoblauch, a veteran of the Minnesota grocer, who plans to retire on March 1.

Industry Partners

Consumption, climate change and AI top list of produce industry worries

In her state of the industry report at the Global Produce & Floral Show, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns said the business of fruits, vegetables and flowers “could be better” but there is much opportunity.

Inflation

Walmart, Aldi tout Thanksgiving price cuts

With grocery price inflation moderating, retailers are offering significant discounts on the traditional holiday meal.

Walmart

Walmart opens high-tech fulfillment center in Lancaster, Texas

It’s the retail giant’s third of five planned “next-generation” facilities that combine machine learning with skilled workers to process digital orders more efficiently.

Walmart

Walmart makes sustainability strides

The retail giant is working with General Mills to boost regenerative agriculture and also renewed its partnership with Denali for food waste recycling.

Retailers

Target COO and chief external engagement officer announce retirements

COO John Mulligan has been with the retailer since 1996; Chief External Engagement Officer Laysha Ward spent more than two decades leading corporate responsibility and the Target Foundation.

Retailers

Rite Aid declares bankruptcy

The pharmacy chain, which also named turnaround expert Jeffrey Stein as its new CEO, said it had secured $3.45 billion in new financing to keep it operating during the Chapter 11 process.

Stores

Sprouts Farmers Market opens new Austin store; trumpets Southern California distribution center

The specialty grocer is building the infrastructure for national expansion as it looks to achieve 10% annual unit growth starting next year.

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