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Winsight Live: Aldi Unites, Trader Joe’s Goes Collegiate and Walmart Invests

The last and latest Winsight Live with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert explores how Aldi’s estranged sister retailers are joining forces behind grocery e-commerce; what college students think of Trader Joe’s, which continues to open locations near college campuses; where Walmart plans to invest heavily next; and more.

Retailers

Wakefern Makes 2 C-Suite Promotions

The retailer-owned cooperative said Neil Falcone is succeeding the retiring Doug Wille as CFO; and that longtime VP Karen Meleta has been promoted to a new role as Chief Communications Officer.

Retailers

Meijer On Track to Complete Flashfood Rollout to All Stores After Delay

After COVID-19 delayed implementation last year, the food waste reduction program will be available at all 256 Meijer supercenters by year-end.

Retailers

Winsight Live: E-Commerce Fulfillment, Chef-Driven Retail Food and Seafood’s Year

The latest Winsight Live with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert offers details into Ahold Delhaize USA’s e-commerce fulfillment center in Philadelphia; Aldi’s growth plans for the year, which includes 100 new stores; Healthy Living Market and Cafe’s new chef-driven food program that takes retail foodservice to a new level; frozen seafood’s successful year; and more.

Wellness

Kroger Health to Provide Smartphone-Enabled COVID-19 Antigen Tests

The healthcare division of Kroger is expanding its portfolio of testing solutions by partnering with Gauss on the rapid at-home test.

Stores

Reopened Lake Street Cub a ‘Better Reflection’ of Neighborhood It Serves

The Minneapolis store, which closed in May 2020 following damage from civil unrest in the city, features new innovative departments such as a global foods section and a tortillas station.

Fresh Food

Vallarta Supermarkets Debuts Seafood Specials, Other Meatless Fare for Lent

New items and returning favorites highlight Lenten offerings at the California independent grocer.

Topics

Zingerman's Delicatessen Named a 2021 Remarkable Independent

A go-to for high-quality meats for nearly 40 years, Zingerman's is one of 13 independent grocery retailers honored in WGB's 2021 Remarkable Independent awards.

Retailers

January CPI: Food-at-Home Inflation Decelerates

Meat, poultry, fish and egg prices were up 5.1% year over year, while price increases moderated for cereals and bakery items.

Retailers

Winsight Live: Mergers, Effecting Change and Local Focus

The latest Winsight Live with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert offers insights into the Price Chopper and Tops Market merger; Kroger’s decision to offer a vaccine incentive and additional hero pay bonus; grocers who are effecting long-lasting change with regard to diversity, equity and inclusion; Whole Food’s goal to convey in-store its commitment to local; and more.

Industry Partners

Schwan's Adds COO Role, Names New Consumer Brands President

The company, whose portfolio includes the Red Baron, Mrs. Smith's and Pagoda frozen-food labels, announces a promotion and a new addition to its leadership team.

Wellness

Retail Dietitian’s Virtual Experience Returns

With the theme, Pave the Way: A New Era of Retail Dietetics, the 2021 RDBA Virtual Experience will take place May 4-6.

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