Whole Foods will acquire Jackson Whole Grocer, a family-owned natural foods store in Jackson, Wyoming, reports Grocery Dive. Jackson Whole Grocer employs approximately 140 people
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Walmart to Deliver Over 10 Million Vaccine Doses Per Month
Walmart is preparing to deliver 10 to 13 million vaccine doses per month when supply and allocations allow. To do this, Walmart is training thousands
San Francisco Approves Hazard Pay for Grocery Employees
San Francisco supervisors have unanimously approved a resolution that urges chain grocery stores to raise employee hourly wages by $5 amid the pandemic, reports SF
The Fresh Market Redefines Curbside Experience
The Fresh Market has grown its number of curbside orders since rolling out its new Friendliest Curbside Experience in America program to all 159 stores,
The Fresh Market Launches Monthly Magazine
The Fresh Market has launched TFM The Magazine, its first-ever monthly publication. The debut February issue features seasonal inspirations for Valentine’s Day and the secret
Publix to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
Publix, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, will distribute approximately 15,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to customers ages 65 and older,
Jewel-Osco Pilots Automated Grocery Pickup
A Jewel-Osco location in Chicago is piloting an automated and contactless grocery pick-up kiosk. When customers arrive at the temperature-controlled kiosk, they scan a code
Giant Co. and Hy-Vee Help Shoppers Get Healthy
The Giant Co. is offering five virtual classes throughout January and February to help consumers learn to cook better under pandemic conditions, reports Progressive Grocer.
Godiva to Close Brick-and-Mortar Locations
Godiva Chocolatier will exit its 128 brick-and-mortar locations in North America by the end of the first quarter of 2021, reports Food Business News. The
Walmart Tests Smart Box Delivery
Walmart is piloting a new type of contactless grocery delivery with HomeValet. Beginning this spring, customers in Bentonville, Arkansas will be able to receive deliveries