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Jon Springer

Executive Editor

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Jon Springer

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Industry Partners

UPS to Acquire Gig-Delivery Tech Platform Roadie

The shipping giant said the deal would “open new doors” to growth by expanding package types, and fulfillment options, for delivery partners.

Retailers

Crime Rings, Big Packs and ‘Mind-Boggling’ Reviews as Kroger Navigates Q2

Kroger wrestled with higher costs and called out concern over organized theft, but managed to limit expected sales declines behind continued favorable consumer trends and omnichannel versatility.

Retailers

Ahold Delhaize Appoints Dave Bass to Lead FreshDirect

Dave Bass, a veteran of Ahold Delhaize's Food Lion and Hannaford chains and a current SVP at its Peapod Digital Labs division, takes over leadership at the newly acquired e-grocer.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI Names Steve Dietz Chief Customer Officer

The current president of the wholesaler’s Pacific division will take on a new role overseeing local division strategies and best practices from them.

Retailers

Price Investments, Omnichannel Drive a Better Q2 Than Expected at Kroger

The retailer kept its shoppers in the habit of home food consumption behind pricing and increased convenience, while lapping big gains of a year ago.

Retailers

John Goff Named Operations SVP at Publix

The company’s current Miami Division president will fill a role previously held Kevin Murphy, Publix’s president.

Retailers

Kroger Flips Its Logo, Uniting Banners and Emphasizing Fresh

The retailer this week introduced a new branding icon meant to highlight omnichannel and fresh strategies, that also unites its varied store banners under a common symbol.

Technology

Gorillas Appoints New Top Execs, Eyes Global Growth Strategy

Adrian Frenzel, a former co-CEO of HelloFresh U.S., has joined as COO, and Elmar Broscheit has been appointed CFO.

Retailers

Publix Announces Expansion into Kentucky

A 55,000-square-foot supermarket and an adjoining liquor store near Louisville would mark Publix's first entry into the Bluegrass State and open another front of competition with Walmart and Kroger.

Stores

Dots and Dashes From Inside Amazon Fresh

Basket Economics: A maiden voyage to a new Amazon Fresh store left some questions unanswered.

Retailers

No Joke: How ‘Instant Delivery’ Can Change the Shopping Paradigm

In a Q&A, Jokr co-founder Zachary Dennett discusses how he believes ultra-convenience can support lower costs and new shopping habits that consumers will find superior to traditional in-store shopping and existing e-commerce options.

Retailers

Chip Molloy Named CFO at Sprouts as Denise Paulonis Departs

Sprouts board member and former CFO Lawrence "Chip" Molloy will succeed his successor at the natural foods chain as Denise Paulonis departs to take a CEO role.

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