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Retailers

The latest news and analysis of U.S. grocery, mass, drug, discount and club retailers, including financial, executive leadership and mergers and acquisitions. 

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A Peek Inside Fresh Thyme’s Latest Pittsburgh Location

Hundreds of shoppers greeted Fresh Thyme Farmers Market as it opened its third Pittsburgh-area store this month, underscoring a positive reaction to a new grocery format in a market where Giant Eagle has long been dominant.

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Farmstead Shifts to Compostable Produce Bags for Delivery

The move was in response to customer demand for less plastic use and waste reduction.

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Jet Partners With Fulton Fish Market for Sustainable Seafood Delivery

By Natalie Taylor on Feb. 14, 2019

The e-tailer is expanding local NYC offerings to enhance its “city grocery experience.”

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Pathmark Readies a Brooklyn Encore

By Jon Springer on Feb. 14, 2019

The onetime New York City stalwart is returning under Allegiance marketing at a former Pathmark site.

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Study Highlights Widening Appeal of Hard Discounters

By Jon Springer on Feb. 13, 2019

The Bain & Co. survey shows soaring net promoter ratings across range of trip missions for Aldi and Lidl.

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BJ’s Wholesale Registers to Sell Backers’ Remaining Shares

By Jon Springer on Feb. 12, 2019

The offering could provide a lucrative exit for CVC Beacon and Leonard Green, which took the club retailer private during its rebuild.

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Basha's Celebrates Major Remodels in Arizona

By WGB Staff on Feb. 12, 2019

The Grand Canyon State’s leading privately held grocer earlier this month unveiled fully remodeled and remerchandised stores in the Native American communities of Whiteriver and Tuba City, both of which feature a variety of updates and expanded features along with an elevated focus on healthy food offerings.

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Presenting WGB’s 2019 Remarkable Independents

By Meg Major and Rebekah Marcarelli on Feb. 12, 2019

WGB proudly recognizes 15 grocers that are collectively nourishing their communities in countless ways.

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Kroger Shutters Columbus Bakery, Affecting 411 Jobs

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Feb. 12, 2019

The Kroger Co. suddenly shut the doors of a long-standing Columbus, Ohio, bakery, affecting the jobs of 411 workers. 

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Leevers Supermarkets Mourns Passing of Jack Leevers

By WGB Staff on Feb. 11, 2019

Jack Leevers grew his father's business, which is now in its fourth generation.