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Retailers

Target Shines a Spotlight on Pride Month

Beyond highlighting a bigger-than-ever Pride Month product collection, the retailer is calling out national CPG brands' support of LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.

Retailers

Tops to Hold Moment of Silence to Honor Victims of Buffalo Shooting

Retailer encourages the community to share their thoughts and support using #BuffaloStandsTogether.

Retailers

The Scan: Friday, May 20, 2022

An update on Tops Markets’ Buffalo 5/14 Survivors Fund, a tough quarter and a tough week for Target and Walmart, and BJ’s Wholesale Club connects with inflation-cautious consumers.

Industry Partners

Winsight Grocery Business Welcomes Jeniece Drake to Editorial Team

WGB is excited to announce the addition of Jeniece Drake, an experienced journalist and educator, to its team in the role of editor.

Retailers

Southeastern Grocers Seeks Out More Diverse Suppliers

The parent company of Winn-Dixie and Fresco y Mas is partnering with ECRM and RangeMe to host a virtual event for suppliers looking to pitch their retail-ready products.

Retailers

The Scan: Friday, May 6 2022

Welcome to The Scan for Friday, May 6! This week we’re scanning the latest jobs numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, what the Consumer Brands Association has to say about filling workforce gaps, Wegmans’ plans to open its first store in the First State, and the start of the spring earnings season.

CPG

Jared Lorraine Joins Nichols Farms as President, COO

The veteran in the produce and beverage industries has more than two decades of experience in supply chain management, operations and continuous improvement from PepsiCo and most recently, Wonderful Citrus.

Fresh Food

Health a Key Factor for Buying Plant-Based Dairy, Meat Products: Acosta

Study finds 40% of today’s shoppers bought meat and/or dairy alternatives within the last six months.

Retailers

The Scan: Friday, April 29, 2022

On this week's episode: an expansion of SNAP availability, a pledge from Aldi to drop plastic bags chainwide, and the latest in ultrafast delivery.

Industry Partners

FMI Unveils Its 2022 Store Manager Award Winners

Five store managers were voted as winners from a field of 11 finalists. The association also recognized the People’s Pick category winner: Rob Vassar of Meijer.

Retailers

SpartanNash Looks to Expand Local, Specialty Foods Access for Indie Grocers

The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer and distributor is teaming up with Specialty Food Partners to offer thousands of new products to the 2,100 independent grocers that SpartanNash serves.

Retailers

Walmart Opens $220M Distribution Center in South Carolina

The center, clocking in at 3 million square feet, will sort and store goods for delivery to 850 Walmart and Sam's Club stores across the Southeast.

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