Publix Plans Next-Gen, Delivery-Focused Store In Longwood

Publix Super Markets is planning a smaller-format store in Longwood focused on delivery, taking aim at growing competition from Walmart and Amazon.

Walmart To Share Inventory Data With Suppliers In Battle With Amazon

January 31, 2018 Nandita Bose, Reuters

Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Tuesday the company will share more data with suppliers to move faster in replenishing out-of-stock items as it tries to better compete with rivals like Amazon.com Inc

Albertsons Announces Closing Of Sale Of 49% Interest In Casa Ley

January 31, 2018 Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies announced today that it has completed the sale of its 49% interest in Mexico-based food and general merchandise retailer Casa Ley, S.A. de C. V. (Casa Ley) for a purchase price of MEX$6,500,000,000 (approximately US$348.5 million).

Kroger Names SVP Of Retail Divisions, President Of Fry's Division

January 31, 2018 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. announced leadership promotions to support Restock Kroger. Steve McKinney, currently president of the Fry's Food Stores division, has been promoted to senior vice president of retail divisions for the company, effective February 5. Monica Garnes, currently corporate vice president of produce-floral merchandising, will succeed Mr. McKinney as president of the Fry's division.

Wilson Produce Completed A 3 Year Transitional Period To A 100% Organic Production

January 31, 2018 Wilson Produce

Wilson Produce, fourth-generation grower-packer-shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables from Mexico located in Nogales, AZ, successfully completes the required three-year transition to 100% USDA certified organic at their family-farm in Bamoa, Sinaloa, Mexico.