Focus on Fresh

Kroger launches Restaurant Supply in Dallas area
Small businesses in Dallas, Texas will have access to wholesale ordering and next-day delivery of Kroger products.
Retailers, private brands find ways to get families to the dinner table
Peapod Digital Labs, Hy-Vee, Spartan Nash and more honored by FMI’s Gold Plate Awards.

Sprouts reaches cage-free egg goal

Retailer said 100% of its shell and liquid eggs are sourced from cage-free, organic or free-range farms.
McLane hires former Walgreens supply chain leader to oversee McLane Grocery

Chris Smith will join the company, leading a $33 billion business unit.
Target Q3 sales gains roll on

Owned brands such as the new Kindfull pet brand added to a streak of Q3 sales gains that go back to 2019, as all five core merchandising categories saw huge sales gains in the latest Q3 2021 report.
RFI Summit: Pandemic fuels retail foodservice

Research delivered during the Retail Foodservice Innovation Summit shows consumers stuck at home, eat more at home, and grocers are taking advantage with exclusive foods.
Whole Foods grows foodservice business through delivery

Whole Foods has expanded its pickup and delivery service on its app, now allowing for exclusive, hot and prepared foods to be ordered with ease.
Albertsons Own Brands on pace for year-end goal

Retailer reported a strong second quarter, highlighted by its aggressive omnichannel strategy and store brand penetration.
Instacart adds fresh food delivery for grocers

The leading packaged grocery deliverer has acquired a platform to integrate foodservice delivery, building bigger online baskets for supermarkets.
Kroger accelerates local, diverse supplier partnerships

Retailer named five winners of its Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator.

Kroger launches Restaurant Supply in Dallas area