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The Grocery Retailers That Saw Traffic Soar in 2021

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 03, 2022

Aldi, Costco and Dollar General are among those that closed the year on a strong traffic note, recording more store visits over the previous quarter and on a one-year and two-year stack.

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Meet UNFI’s 2021 Master Marketer Award Winners

 By Diane Adam on Dec. 22, 2021

Elmer’s County Market, based in Michigan, was named the Grand Master Marketer for overall consistent performance over the years.

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Fred Meyer, QFC Parent Company Kroger Reach Settlement With Grocery Workers

By Diane Adam on Dec. 20, 2021

Oregon grocery workers halt strike at Kroger banners, Fred Meyer and QFC stores after reaching a settlement.

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4 Grocery Tech Requirements for Prepared Meal Programs

Sponsored content from our partner Mercatus on Dec. 16, 2021

With the holiday season in full swing, many shoppers are turning to their local grocer for the convenience of quick and tasty prepared foods, whether for an entire meal or just one dish. This trend is...

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AeroFarms Grows Into the Midwest

By Christine LaFave Grace on Aug. 16, 2021

The Newark, N.J.-based vertical farming company is expanding with a 150,000-square-foot facility outside St. Louis, and it is partnering with Cargill on a research effort focused on more-sustainable cocoa production.

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Walmart to Require Vaccines for HQ Staff, Masks for Associates Per CDC Guidance

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jul. 31, 2021

"We know vaccinations are our solution to drive change," the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer—the country's largest private employer—stated in a memo to staff.

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Kroger Appoints Lori Raya as Mid-Atlantic President

By Jon Springer on Jul. 21, 2021

The 30-year retail executive, who most recently was SpartanNash’s chief marketing and merchandising officer, succeeds Paula Ginnett, who is promoted to group VP of retail operations in Cincinnati.

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Terry Wallace Promoted to VP, Supply Chain at Weis

By WGB Staff on May 25, 2021

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

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Grocery Retailers Shed Jobs in April

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 07, 2021

Grocery stores were part of the story in April's weaker-than-expected jobs report, with food and beverage retailers losing 49,000 jobs for the month.

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Sprouts Invests in Next Generation of Fresh Food Advocates

By Christine LaFave Grace on Apr. 28, 2021

School gardens can be a powerful tool for supporting students' physical and emotional health and school performance, advocates noted during a Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation event.

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