⭐THE FRIDAY 5⭐This week's top news and trends in food retail: 1️⃣ Judge Delays Kroger-Albertsons Merger 2️⃣ Lowes Foods’ Store Closings 3️⃣ Listeria Outbreak Turns Fatal 4️⃣ Future-Forward Shopping 5️⃣ Exclusive Look Inside Lipton Teas' Transformation FULL RECAP: https://ow.ly/q9R550SL1Ax #Friday5 #foodretail #grocerynews #lowesfoods #kroger
Progressive Grocer
Book and Periodical Publishing
Chicago, Illinois 46,422 followers
The voice of the retail food industry for 100+ years, covering grocery news, trends and thought leadership
About us
Progressive Grocer has been the voice of the food retail industry since 1922. We are the most trusted source for grocery news, supermarket trends, consumer insights, thought leadership and overall industry perspective. Progressive Grocer, an EnsembleIQ brand, produces the Grocery Impact and GroceryTech events. It also is the creator of the Top Women in Grocery and GenNext Awards programs.
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https://progressivegrocer.com
External link for Progressive Grocer
- Industry
- Book and Periodical Publishing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1922
- Specialties
- grocer, retail, grocery, supermarket, fresh food, produce, foodservice, convenience store, drug store, mass merchandiser, retailer, food retail, and grocery news
Locations
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Primary
8550 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employees at Progressive Grocer
Updates
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New C-suite hires... After it announced the immediate departure of 4 key execs, Gelson’s Markets named John Barker its chief operations officer and Rick Williams its new chief merchandising and marketing officer: https://lnkd.in/dKv3gYqH #foodretail #grocery #gelsons
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**NEW FOOD FRIDAY** “Swicy” is the word to describe Local Hive™ Honey Hot Sauces, a recently released line from the only national brand of honey sourced exclusively from American beekeepers. Details: https://ow.ly/27fn50SKpt2 #foodretail #newfood #grocery
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Boxed is back... E-comm expert Spresso is partnering with MSG Distributors to relaunch bulk essentials e-retailer Boxed following its 2023 bankruptcy: https://ow.ly/OCQ050SKr6G #foodretail #boxed #grocery
Boxed.com Relaunches Under New Owner
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<<<✨NOW OPEN!! ✨ >>> Progressive Grocer is now accepting entries into its annual Category Captains Awards program. The program honors suppliers that are winning at consumer insights, replenishment, data-driven pricing and promotions. Do you think you got what it takes to be a Progressive Grocer Category Captain? Then enter today: https://lnkd.in/dQ44S4VM 🏅
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**BREAKING** Kroger-Albertsons Merger Halted!! Instead of August hearing, a trial has now been scheduled -- a decision Kroger calls “welcome news.” Whole story: https://ow.ly/2pCJ50SKmZH #kroger #albertsons #grocery #foodretail #grocerynews
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Comeback kid... The 2nd life of upscale grocer Foxtrot is set to begin with 4 Chicago locations: https://ow.ly/z53K50SJAQS #foxtrot #foodretail#grocerynews
Foxtrot Makes Moves to Reopen in Chicago Area
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Inclusive workforce... Northeast Grocery reveals a 1st-of-its-kind partnership that will offer corporate administrative jobs at Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops headquarters for those with disabilities : https://ow.ly/THZM50SJzw9 #foodretail #supermarket #grocery
Northeast Grocery Offers Administrative Jobs for People With Disabilities
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Adjusting its portfolio... Lowes Foods' parent company Alex Lee is closing several supermarkets as part of broader growth strategy to invest in new stores and remodel existing ones: https://ow.ly/YNIO50SJz2U #foodretail #grocerynews #lowesfoods
Lowes Foods Parent Company Closing Several Supermarkets in Carolinas
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Get a glimpse into how the STORE OF THE FUTURE looks like! 🏪 Progressive Grocer’s latest on-demand webinar features various industry experts revealing the top trends shaping grocery store operations. 🛒 View full webinar: https://lnkd.in/gzznCVVE #grocery #supermarket Axonify Givex Placer.ai Tosca R. J. Hottovy, CFA Bill Gray Carol Leaman Karin Witton PhD