SpartanNash To Sell Bo's Food Store

December 11, 2015 Tom Embrey, The Pilot

Bo’s Food Stores in Southern Pines is expected to get a fresh look in January after the chain changes owners, according to officials with the Lumberton-based family-owned grocery store. The store is expected to be sold by its current owner, SpartanNash, to the Brahmbhatt family, according to officials with Bo’s.

Whole Foods Market Names Tien Ho As Global Vice President Of Culinary And Hospitality

December 11, 2015 Whole Foods Market®

Whole Foods Market announced that it has named Tien Ho global vice president of culinary and hospitality. Ho will begin work in this newly created leadership role at the company’s Austin headquarters in January 2016.

Earth Fare Expands Atlanta Footprint

December 11, 2015 Earth Fare

A milestone in the company’s 40-year history, Earth Fare, the authentic specialty organic and natural foods grocery store, today opened its 40th location. The new store, located at 3140 Ronald Reagan Boulevard in The Collection at Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia, expands the company’s Atlanta footprint to three stores.

Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay

December 11, 2015 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. Today, the retailer introduced Walmart Pay – a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores.

Grocery Outlet To Buy Six Fresh & Easy Stores

A bankruptcy court in Delaware Monday approved bids by discount chain Grocery Outlet for six shuttered California stores previously operated by the now-bankrupt Fresh & Easy, Grocery Outlet confirmed.