The Best Of Both Worlds – WFM And AF – In Plymouth Meeting, PA? Perhaps Not
As Amazon attempts to create more seamless efficiencies between its highly profitable organics/natural Whole Foods Market (WFM) brand and its failing traditional Amazon Fresh (AF) unit, it has chosen Plymouth…
With Government Shutdown Over, SNAP Benefits Restored To 42M
But long-term cuts could slash $186B from program
Wakefern’s Mike Stigers Is 2025 ‘Pete Manos’ Awardee
The Wakefern head was given the award at a November 12 meeting
USDA Plans To Tighten SNAP Stocking Requirements
In late September, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the department’s Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) proposed rule changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers participating…
Thoughts on Change, Technology, and What Comes Next
Happy November! Wow, what a year – one part of my brain feels like it’s been the longest one ever and another part simply cannot accept the fact that there…
Savvy, Skeptical ‘Polycrisis Shoppers’ Are Browsing Your Aisles – Here’s What to Do
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert discusses ways to approach today's changing shopper dynamics.
With Name Change To The Winn-Dixie Company, SEG Continues Transformation
The next chapter in the transformation of Southeastern Grocers (SEG) has been unveiled. Late last month, the Jacksonville, FL-based grocer, which is now owned by a consortium of private investors…
Publix Continues Its Northern VA Growth With New Manassas Unit
New supermarkets also slated for Winchester, Stephens City.
ADUSA Will Build 1-Million-SF North Carolina DC For Food Lion
Construction on depot, to begin next year, to cost $860 million
Already On A Big Time Roll, WM Ups Competitive Ante With Open AI Deal
Over the past six months, Walmart’s metrics have been as strong as ever; perhaps even more powerful than 30 years ago when the Bentonville, AR-based merchant zoomed to the top…
Is It Too Early To Start Planning Thanksgiving Dinner?
Also, ShopRite of Mt. Laurel unveils electric vehicle charging station and the food industry just keeps giving back.
