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Retailers

The Scan: Friday, March 18, 2022

In this week's episode: February wholesale prices, Dollar General's sales slide, and a UFCW strike vote set in California

Retailers

No Worker Injuries Reported From Fire at Walmart Distribution Center

Two dozen fire departments responded to the blaze at the 1.2-million-square-foot facility in Plainfield, Ind., with crews rotating through the night to manage hot spots.

Retailers

SpartanNash Names First Chief Customer Officer

David Sisk joined the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer and distributor as president of the company's military division in 2020.

Retailers

The Scan: Friday, March 11, 2022

Food-at-home inflation hits a 40-year high, and Sam's Club moves to expand access to Scan & Go

Retailers

SpartanNash Promotes Its Supply Chain, Communications Chiefs

Dave Petko and Adrienne Chance both joined the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer and wholesaler in 2021.

Retailers

The Scan: Friday, March 4, 2022

This week in WGB's new video series recapping the week that was: Earnings season continues; U.S. grocers lend their support to Ukraine; and a look at two future-focused grocery concepts.

Fresh Food

In a Private-Label Refresh, SpartanNash Revamps Its 'Our Family' Cheeses

Cheese products in the company's popular private-label line get new formulations and fresh packaging that lets shoppers scan a QR code to access a recipe featuring the product.

Retail Foodservice

National Restaurant Association Show Announces Winners of the 2022 Kitchen Innovations Awards

Program recognizes innovations that meaningfully improve foodservice operations. Recipients will be on display at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, taking place May 21-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Retailers

Schnucks to Open Third Columbia, Mo., Store March 23

The 48,000-square-foot store will feature an expanded prepared-foods section and a "Fresh Pour" drinks area that will offer coffee and tea as well as smoothies, beer and wine.

Retailers

Walmart Inc. Drops Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Employees

Those who have received two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine no longer have to wear a mask on the job.

Retailers

SpartanNash Expands Partnership With Flashfood

Customers of Family Fare and VG's Grocery stores in Nebraska and Iowa will have the chance to buy items nearing their best-by date at a discount through the Flashfood app.

Industry Partners

Stor.ai Names Two New Top Executives

Charlie Wright IV joins digital commerce platform as president, while Mendel Gniwisch has been promoted to CEO.

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