Grocery app Flashfood finds surge in demand for affordable beef Beef’s share of total sales on Flashfood increases by 47% from January 2025 to January 2026. Industry News February 27, 2026 No Comments Protein makes up more than 30% of all sales on Flashfood’s app.Read More
C&S Wholesale Grocers acquires SpartanNash in $1.77 billion deal Both companies' boards of directors unanimously approve the transaction. Industry News June 23, 2025 No Comments C&S Wholesale Grocers acquires SpartanNash for $26.90 per share in cash.Read More
Aldi announces CEO transition Aldi names chief operating officer Atty McGrath as its new CEO for the US. Industry News May 30, 2025 No Comments Aldi promotes Atty McGrath to US CEO as current CEO Jason Hart is named global COO of Aldi South group.Read More
Online grocer predicts 2025 food trends Protein is set to be the star ingredient for many food products in 2025. Industry News December 9, 2024 No Comments Top trends combine modern dietary needs with nostalgic flavors.Read More
Applegate donates $10,000 to Climate Collaborative Funds support programs promoting regenerative agriculture. Industry News November 26, 2024 No Comments New pledge from Applegate reinforces commitment to pushing forward food climate solutions goal.Read More
Fresh Thyme utilizes Afresh AI for deli ordering, inventory management Fresh Thyme Market rolls out Afresh Store Ordering for Food Service. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Fresh Thyme employs AI-powered system to optimize order accuracy.Read More
SpartanNash acquires three-store Wisconsin grocery chain Storefront, branding and core shopper experience remain in place. Industry News April 16, 2024 No Comments The acquisition of Metcalfe's Market expands SpartanNash's footprint in Wisconsin to seven stores. Read More
Associated Wholesale Grocers appoints new board member New board member Dana Naifeh replaces James Neumann, who recently joined Associated Wholesale Grocers as senior vice president, special projects. Industry News February 20, 2024 No Comments New member of the board is the president of Naifeh's Inc. and has 25 years of grocery industry experience.Read More
Associated Wholesale Grocers installs new president and CEO AWG has retail sales exceeding $24 billion and wholesale sales exceeding $12 billion. Industry News January 12, 2024 No Comments President and CEO David Smith retired as of December 2023, succeeded by Dan Funk as AWG's new president and CEO.Read More
Food Lion To Go expands grocery pickup services Food Lion makes home delivery or pickup available for 90% of its operating area. Industry News December 14, 2023 No Comments Food Lion expands its grocery pickup service to 35 more stores in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia beginning Dec. 11.Read More