Month: April 2014

Walmart joined forces with CEOs from more than a dozen global companies to sign new commitments that accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture and recycling. The pledges kicked off Walmart’s inaugural Sustainable Product Expo, a three-day collaboration to expand the availability of products that sustain people and the environment. Together, the participating suppliers represent more than $100 billion in sales at Walmart. …

A Hamilton cold storage warehouse company on Monday announced plans to invest $3.1 million to upgrade its local facilities. …

German discount supermarket chain Lidl has delayed a plan to enter the U.S. market until 2018 after the surprise departure of two top executives last month.

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Weis Markets announced it would invest $101 million in its growth program in 2014. …

In a strategic move that strengthens California’s grocery industry, the California Independent Grocers Association (CIGA) has merged into the California Grocers Association (CGA) effective May 1, 2014. …