Large Chains

Take a look inside the new Giant Riverwalk store, the retailer’s newest urban flagship store in Philadelphia.

Loblaw’s president Sarah Davis will retire as Galen Weston steps into the role — the move follows operating company George Weston Limited looking to sell Weston Foods to focus on Loblaw’s and its real estate arm.

The retailer is looking for new branded and private label suppliers whose products it will bring to its eight-state store footprint.

The organization representing independent grocers seeks a federal investigation into anticompetitive business practices, including private label, by large national grocers.

Empire is purchasing 51% of greater Toronto area specialty grocer Longo’s and its Grocery Gateway e-commerce business. 

In her new role, Glennis Harris will oversee the company’s e-commerce fulfillment centers, as well as asset protection and safety, delivery operations and store support.

Private brand sales increased 7.3%, with net sales up 7.1%, for the U.S. grocery distributor.

Discounter continues its goal to have all own brand packaging be recyclable, reusable or compostable — including plastics — by 2025, and positions toward less greenhouse gas, food waste and more.