Shipt Could Hire 881 As Part Of Birmingham Expansion

July 10, 2018 William Thornton, AL.com

Shipt could hire an estimated 881 new employees as part of an expansion of its Birmingham headquarters. That's according to documents from the city's Joint Budget and Finance Committee.

Amazon Prime Day Will Take A Bite Out Of The Food Sector As Whole Foods Is Included

Amazon.com Inc. is including Whole Foods Market in its annual Prime Day shopping event this year, a move that will put pressure on grocers along with other retailers.

Kroger Announces $17M Investment In Northern Kentucky Distribution Center

July 10, 2018 Kroger

Kroger announced today a $17 million investment in its distribution center on Mt. Zion Road in Florence, Kentucky located in Boone County, which will ramp up production at the facility and create 250 new jobs, majority full-time positions.

Fresh Market To Close 15 Stores

The Fresh Market, a chain of “gourmet” grocery stores priding itself on the “freshest and best local” ingredients, announced Monday that it will close several locations across the country, including two in metro Atlanta.

GreenFruit Avocados Expands Team With Retail Veteran Hires New Sales & Marketing Manager

July 10, 2018 GreenFruit Avocados

Mexican avocado grower/shipper, GreenFruit Avocados, today announced that retail veteran, Kraig Loomis, has been appointed Sales and Marketing Manager effective July 2.