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Jon Springer

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Jon Springer

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Technology

One-on-One With Robotic Supermarket Inventor John Lert

The Alert Innovations founder joins WGB's Breakroom to discuss self-charging 3D robots, clam chowder and a how vision for an automated supermarket "took over my life."

Retailers

Is Costco Approaching U.S. Saturation?

The rate of new openings will likely slow in coming years, but the club retailer still sees opportunities in infills, precision locations and new markets.

Retailers

Winn-Dixie’s Hurricane Rebuilds Highlight Community Strength

In an exclusive interview, Southeastern Grocers CEO Anthony Hucker says he takes pride in rebuilding a community devastated by Hurricane Michael.

Retailers

Kroger Laying Off Salaried Managers in Restructuring: Reports

The retailer reportedly acknowledged its divisions were making sure it has workers "in the right store leadership positions."

Retailers

UNFI Reels in Financial Targets but Stands Behind Strategy

CEO Steven Spinner reflects on a "humbling year" for the transforming food distributor.

Retailers

Amazon Grocery Chain Inches Toward Reality: Report

A new report this week gives further indication that Amazon has physical store ambitions beyond Whole Foods.

Retailers

Weis Acquires 2 Units, Will Reopen 1

More independents call it quits in Pennsylvania as Weis plans Dallas reopening and a closure in Shavertown.

Retailers

Walmart Expands Academy Training to Warehouse Workers

As the first class graduates in Northwest Texas, the retailer has plans to expand the academy program to more distribution centers across the country.

Retailers

Q&A With Ahold Delhaize Chief Digital Officer Farhan Siddiqi

The McDonald's veteran on the challenges of big transformation: "We're serious about this."

Operations

Wakefern Takes a New Angle on Inventory Visibility

The ShopRite cooperative is adding shelf-mounted Focal Systems cameras to 50 stores.

Industry Partners

GMA Adopting New Identity to Match a Changed Agenda

The 110-year-old trade group is changing its name to Consumer Brands Association in 2020, reflecting an overhaul of its focus and advocacy.

Retailers

Inside Kroger's Dazzling Downtown Debut

Customer experience and foodie culture are at the heart of the retailer's new Cincinnati flagship.

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