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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.

Retailers

SpartanNash Touts Free Delivery for Qualifying Orders in February

The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer is playing to a frozen hometown crowd this February, offering free delivery on online Fast Lane orders of $35 or more.

Fresh Food

Ultrafast Grocery Players Target Food Waste

Users of the Too Good To Go app can sign up to receive a "Surprise Bag" from grocers containing surplus baked goods, prepared foods, produce and more at one-third of the retail price of the items.

Industry Partners

CitrusAd Names Mark Williamson SVP Client Development

Hires former Sam’s Club and Ahold Delhaize USA retail exec.

Retailers

Walmart Bolsters Commitment to Black Entrepreneurs

Noting that only 5% of Black Americans hold business equity, compared with 15% of white Americans, the retailer is investing $2.9 million in organizations supporting Black business owners.

Industry Partners

FMI's Midwinter Conference Gets a New Date

The Conference Board's Dana Peterson will keynote the rescheduled event, which is now set for March in Orlando.

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