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How Heritage Grocers is building its tech stack, along with its supermarket portfolio

 By Timothy Inklebarger on Sep. 26, 2023

Grocery Tech Basket: In just over a year, the Cardenas Markets parent has grown to 113 stores, increasing its annual revenue from $700 million to roughly $3 billion.

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No, Trader Joe’s employees aren’t instructed to flirt with shoppers

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 15, 2023

The specialty grocer’s CEO and vice CEO took to the retailer’s monthly podcast to dispel some rumors, including whether the chain would ever install self-checkout kiosks. (Spoiler alert: No.)

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Island Pacific opens new grocery store in Southern California

By Timothy Inklebarger on Aug. 11, 2023

The Asian grocery chain describes itself as “a place where you can immerse yourself in the rich culture and flavors of the Philippines and experience the warmth and hospitality of its people.”

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Sprouts Farmers Market sees green in its differentiation strategy

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 02, 2023

A curated product selection and growing omnichannel focus are leading the natural-and-organic grocer down the right path, executives said in reporting second-quarter results Tuesday.

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Island Pacific Supermarket names Christine Peebles CMO

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 10, 2023

The CPG vet will lead marketing efforts at the 18-unit, California-based Filipino-American grocer.

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Cardenas Markets parent acquires El Rancho Supermercado

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 28, 2023

Heritage Grocers Group, which also owns Tony’s Fresh Markets, expands its Hispanic grocery presence by buying the 28 locations of the Texas-based grocer.

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Trader Joe’s to build 1M-square-foot assembly and distribution center in California

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 26, 2023

Construction will start this year and is expected to wrap up at the end of 2024 on the facility, which will consist of three buildings in Palmdale.

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Specialty foods and beverage sales to surpass $200B by end of 2023

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jun. 23, 2023

Chips, pretzels and snacks top the list in the highest-selling food category.

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Customer engagement, personalization keys to Sprouts Farmers Market’s growth

By Heather Lalley on May 02, 2023

The specialty grocer saw same-store sales climb 3.1% during its first quarter, fueled by the retailer’s most-loyal shoppers, who drive 60% of sales.

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Schnuck Markets opens 2nd Eatwell location in suburban St. Louis

By Timothy Inklebarger on Mar. 30, 2023

The opening of the new store—Schnuck’s 115th overall—included a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was attended by Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation, Schnucks Chairman and CEO Todd Schnuck and Schnucks Executive Vice President Ted Schnuck.

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