Kroger Launches New Kroger Stories Website

March 29, 2017 The Kroger Co.

"We believe customers, associates and other stakeholders are increasingly making decisions about where to shop, where to work, and who shares their values based on how well they understand the ways a company makes a difference for their people, communities and the planet," said Jessica Adelman, Kroger's group vice president of corporate affairs. "And in this equation, we believe that stories – credible, authentic, human stories – matter more than perhaps anything else."

Wal-Mart Is ‘Best Positioned’ In Online Grocery Battle Against Amazon

March 29, 2017 Jeff Daniels, CNBC

Wal-Mart Stores appears “best positioned” among the major food retailers to capitalize on the next phase of growth in online grocery and take on Amazon, according to a new report from Citi Research.

Giant Eagle To Close Some Eagle’s Nest Children’s Centers

The O’Hara-based grocer said it has seen a gradual decline in usage as its online shopping services, like Curbside Express, have become more popular.

Wegmans Announces Opening Dates For 2 New Jersey Stores, Plans One For Brooklyn

March 29, 2017 NBC New York

Wegmans has announced opening dates for its two new stores in northern New Jersey, while plans remain in place to open its first store in New York City next year.

Nature Fresh Farms Signs Agreement To Build Greenhouses Near Biomass Plant

Acres of peppers could be growing in greenhouses adjacent to the Stored Solar biomass power plant in West Enfield next year if an agreement between the plant’s owners and one of the largest greenhouse pepper growers in North America comes to fruition.