Empire announces four FreshCo locations in Saskatchewan

July 25, 2019 Empire Company Limited

“We are one-third of the way selecting and opening our FreshCo stores in Western Canada,” said Mike Venton, General Manager, Discount. “We continue to make smart investments and leverage our current real estate network to deliver exactly what our customers want. ”

How Consumer Trends Push Innovative Store Formats

Changing patterns in consumers’ lifestyles have brought more consumers into food outlets in search of their ideal mix of foods and beverages. Additionally, younger shoppers want their stores to deliver an engaging experience on many fronts, including convenience and discovery. For stores, this means creating a balancing act between inviting shoppers to linger in the store and enabling them to move in and out as quickly as they want.

H-E-B Names Top 20 ‘Quest For Texas’ Best Finalists

July 25, 2019 H-E-B’

H-E-B has scoured the Lone Star State in search of the most delectable culinary creations from talented Texans during the company’s annual Quest for Texas Best competition. After tasty deliberations, 20 finalists with a flair for food were selected out of more than 824 entrepreneurs from 136 cities and towns across the state.

Packaged Facts: Retail Breakfast Trends Focus on Health-Related Product Claims and Positioning

July 25, 2019 Packaged Facts

Health and wellness trends have significant impact on consumer attitudes and behaviors when shopping for food and beverages, according to market research firm Packaged Facts.

Kroger and Ocado Break Ground on America’s Second High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center

July 25, 2019 Kroger

“Kroger is excited to enter Florida to redefine the customer experience through our industry-leading partnership with Ocado,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO.