Wegmans Partners with DoorDash to Power Wegmans Meals 2GO Delivery, Announces Roll Out

April 29, 2019 Wegmans

The venture is now live at the Dulles (Sterling) store in northern Virginia, and the Pittsford, East Ave., and Perinton stores in Rochester, NY. Two more Rochester-area stores, Penfield. and Holt Road, are set to go live on April 30. Wegmans Meals 2GO will roll out to more than 40 stores by year’s end, with more to follow in 2020.

Weis Markets Announces $ 109M Cap-Ex Plan

April 29, 2019 Weis Markets

Weis Markets (NYSE:WMK) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan H. Weis announced his company’s plans to invest $109 million in its growth during 2019. This plan includes new stores, remodels, supply chain improvements and continued information technology upgrades.

Walmart’s New Intelligent Retail Lab Shows a Glimpse into the Future of Retail, IRL

April 29, 2019 Matt Smith, Walmart

Over the past few months, a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Levittown, New York, has been quietly transforming. With artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, interactive displays and a massive data center, this store suggests a retail future that seems like science fiction.

Hy-Vee Announces Endorsement Deal with Quarterback Patrick Mahomes

April 29, 2019 Hy-Vee

The three-year agreement is with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who helped lead the Chiefs to the AFC Championship game in January 2019. Mahomes is the first Chiefs player to be named the NFL’s MVP and was named to the 2019 Pro Bowl.

Barron Gordy’s to be Sold by Nash Finch to KJ’s Fresh Market

April 29, 2019 Barron News-Shield

The grocery store known as Gordy’s will be sold from current owner SpartanNash (also known as Nash Finch) to KJ’s of Wisconsin Inc., and be branded KJ’s Fresh Market, according to an announcement from KJ’s on Thursday, April 25.