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Technology

Antuit.ai Names Lakshmanan and Kulkarni as Co-CEOs

Experienced Antuit executives succeed Craig Silverman at the demand forecasting and supply chain software firm.

Wellness

A New Guiding Stars Takes the Stage

The venerable nutrition rating system in use at Ahold Delhaize banners get a new look that officials say will help shoppers more easily identify better-for-you foods.

Retailers

SpartanNash Adds Telemedicine Services Through Bonum Health

A partnership with Bonum Health will let SpartanNash pharmacy patients access telemedicine services for a one-time fee of $29 or a monthly subscription fee of $11.

Industry Partners

Shoptalk, Groceryshop In-Person Events Return

More than 40 industry leaders confirmed as speakers for Groceryshop 2021, including CEOs and C-level executives from Kroger, Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons and Target. And Shoptalk Europe to be relaunched and held in London in 2022.

Products

Milk Bar Ice Creams Land at Whole Foods

Milk Bar, founded in New York in 2008 and known for out-of-the-ordinary ice-cream flavors such as Cereal Milk, will sell pints in four flavors at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.

Retailers

Kroger Offers a Shot at $5M

In a sprint to meet federal vaccination goals, the retailer will offer five $1 million prizes and give away free groceries.

Industry Partners

National Restaurant Association Takes Majority Stake in WGB Parent Winsight

Winsight's media brands, which include Winsight Grocery Business, will continue to have independent editorial oversight.

Retailers

Hy-Vee: It's Showtime

As the title sponsor of a new drive-in movie theater in its hometown of West Des Moines, Iowa, Hy-Vee said it is helping “people get out of the house in a safe and COVID-friendly manner.”

Retailers

Albertsons' Electric Trucks Hit the Streets

The retailer celebrates what officials called the first U.S. zero-emission commercial grocery delivery.

Technology

Hy-Vee Expands Partnership With Quotient

The digital media and promotions technology company will help brands target Hy-Vee shoppers with relevant offers.

Retailers

Dollar General Highlights Progress in CSR Mission

The discounter highlights COVID response, assortment initiatives and diversity in its annual "Serving Others" report.

Topics

Terry Wallace Promoted to VP, Supply Chain at Weis

The 21-year veteran will oversee the retailer's distribution center in Milton, Pa.

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