Giant Eagle to Open First Automated Micro-Fulfillment Center

Giant Eagle is preparing to open its first automated micro-fulfillment center at a site in Pittsburgh, according to job listings on the East Coast supermarket chain’s website.

Kroger CIO Discusses Digital Innovation Trends for Grocery Retail in 2024

January 24, 2024 Kroger

The Kroger Co. shared Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Senior Vice President (SVP) Yael Cosset joined Sucharita Kodali, Vice President at Forrester Research, this week at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show for a conversation on Kroger’s digital journey and how that transformation impacts customers and associates.

SpartanNash Implements New Food Traceability Program, Strengthening Safety and Transparency Throughout Its Global Supply Chain

January 24, 2024 SpartanNash

Food solutions company SpartanNash announced the launch of the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®, a food traceability program that advances efforts to create a safer, more transparent supply chain. Now, hundreds of the Company’s suppliers who harvest or handle products on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Traceability List are now required to exchange traceability data with SpartanNash and the thousands of retailers served by the company.

Allegiance Retail Services Celebrates Grand Opening of Foodtown of Noll Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn

January 24, 2024 Allegiance Retail Services

Allegiance Retail Services proudly announces the inauguration of its grandest Foodtown banner store to date situated at 54 Noll Street in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, New York. Owned by co-op member Shady Widdi, this 15,000-square-foot state-of-the-art supermarket is positioned as a key player in the community’s ongoing renaissance.

Gotham Greens Expands With Dallas Metro Greenhouse Opening

January 24, 2024 Gotham Greens

Indoor farming pioneer and fresh food brand, Gotham Greens, announces the opening of its first high-tech hydroponic greenhouse in Texas and the company’s thirteenth greenhouse nationwide, bringing its total footprint to more than 40 acres (1.8 million square feet) across nine U.S. states.