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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.

Retailers

Albertsons Looks to Expand Supplier Diversity

The retailer reaffirms its commitment to DEI with second virtual event in search of diverse-owned businesses.

Technology

FastAF and Uber Eats Team for 25-Minute Delivery

Curation-centered concept—think higher-end snacks and supplies—will offer speedy delivery via Uber Eats in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City.

Industry Partners

New Database From BuildCentral Tracks Retail Development

The program, called Planned Retail, helps retailers analyze U.S. trade areas for potential store development or site selection opportunities.

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