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Jon Springer

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Jon Springer

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Retailers

Ahold Delhaize Banners to Roll Out Kid-Friendly Private Label Line

The Nature's Promise Kids extension arriving at all banners meets advanced free-from standards.

Technology

Blockchain Food Distribution Gains Traction

The CEO of startup logistics technology ShipChain makes the case for a public option, urging retailers to "get past the hype."

Retailers

Strike Dings Ahold Delhaize's Q2 U.S. Sales and Profits; Recovery on Track

The retailer is still fighting to win back customers lost to the Stop & Shop strike, but results highlight sales momentum elsewhere.

Retailers

Blue Apron, Jet Parting Ways

New Blue Apron CEO Linda Kozlowski made a case for refocusing on direct-to-consumer sales as the meal-kit seller reviewed slow sales and lighter losses in the second quarter.

Retailers

Albertsons Hires Mike Theilmann to Head HR

The 30-year HR veteran eyes developing the "best workforce in the industry"; Gineal Davidson appointed Portland division president.

Retailers

Giant Sweetens Rewards for Mobile App Users

The new Choice Rewards program provides targeted offers and widens redemption options for shoppers using mobile devices.

Retailers

The Forgotten Story of Aldi's U.S. Debut

How a future-focused supermarket executive attracted Aldi to Iowa City and crafted “the first new merchandising idea since the supermarket was introduced.”

Retailers

Private Label, Online Efforts Lift Weis Sales in Q2

EDLP program lifts private label sales while margins remained under pressure, the retailer said.

Retailers

Inside the Discount Grocery Revolution

WGB's August cover story examines how consumers' flight to price has upended the retail landscape.

Industry Partners

1-on-1 With FMI's Pitmaster

Lucas Darnell joins WGB's Breakroom to discuss life on the competitive BBQ circuit and how stores can capitalize on the home-grilling trend.

Retailers

New Stores, Pricing Drive Robust Sales at Publix in Q2

The Easter holiday shift helped drive 4.8% comps in the period, the retailer said.

Retailers

New CEO Pledges Change as Sprouts' Q2 Misses Mark

Jack Sinclair says improving performance "is in our own hands" as price and promotional woes beset the natural foods retailer; President and COO Jim Nielsen departing.

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