Mission Produce to Release Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on Monday, September 9, 2024

August 29, 2024 Mission Produce

Mission Produce announced it will release its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended July 31, 2024 after the market closes on Monday, September 9, 2024. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results at 5:30 PM Eastern Time on the same day.

GrubMarket Acquires FreshGoGo to Solidify its Position as a Leader in the American Food eCommerce

August 29, 2024 GrubMarket

GrubMarket announced the acquisition of FreshGoGo, one of the largest online Asian grocery and specialty food eCommerce platforms in North America. This acquisition strengthens GrubMarket’s position in the rapidly growing online grocery delivery market, further solidifying its position as a leader in the U.S. food eCommerce landscape.

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) and University of Illinois Forge Data Analytics Partnership

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) partnered with the University of Illinois Gies College of Business on a data research project that is providing AWG with advanced analytics, while giving participating students a unique edge in their careers. The collaboration brings together the innovative spirit of AWG Brands, AWG’s private brand program, with the data science skills of the university’s esteemed Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) students.

Chicago Wants to Open a City-Run Grocery Store

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office commissioned a feasibility study, delivered earlier this month, looking into the idea of establishing a city-run grocery store, which would make Chicago the first major U.S. city to do so.

Schnucks Announces New Chief Merchant and New Chief Growth Officer

August 29, 2024 Schnuck Markets, Inc.

Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced Kim Gray will lead the company’s Merchandising team as Chief Merchant, succeeding Ryan Cuba, who will become the company’s first Chief Growth Officer.