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Aldi launches checkout-free shopping

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In partnership with ALDI, Grabango has launched ALDIgo checkout-free shopping at a Chicago-area grocery store. ALDI is the first major U.S. grocery retailer to deploy checkout-free technology in an existing, full-size store.

99 Cents Only Stores names bankruptcy liquidation manager

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Hilco Real Estate, LLC (HRE), in collaboration with Jefferies LLC, is managing the sale of 377 real estate assets, encompassing 44 owned and 333 leased properties, as part of the bankruptcy Chapter 11 filing of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC

Wawa kicks off 80-store North Carolina expansion

- Retail
Over the next 10+ years, Wawa plans to build at least 80 stores across North Carolina markets, with the first 8 to 10 stores opening in 2024 and up to 15 stores opening in 2025.

SpartanNash acquires Wisconsin grocery chain

- Retail
Food solutions company SpartanNash today announced its acquisition of Metcalfe's Market, a three-store grocery chain in Wisconsin.

Kroger celebrates Latin cuisine leading up to Cinco de Mayo

- Retail
The Kroger Co. announced it is kicking-off Cinco de Mayo with a four-week Latin flavors event. Customers are invited to experience savory Latin cuisine and explore the vibrant world of Latin flavors waiting for them at Kroger.

Maison Solutions expands into Arizona with acquisition of Lee Lee International Supermarkets chain

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Maison Solutions Inc., a U.S.-based specialty grocery retailer offering traditional Asian and international food and merchandise, today announced the acquisition of Lee Lee Oriental Supermart, Inc., a three-store supermarket chain operating under the name, Lee Lee International Supermarkets, in the greater Phoenix and Tucson metro areas.

IFPA previews Retail Conference

- Retail
Next month, produce buyers and suppliers will gain personal relationships and the latest consumer insights that set them up for a year of success.

Kroger Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation sponsors STEM festival

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The Kroger Co Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced it is sponsoring the 2024 National STEM Festival co-presented by EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education April 12-13 in Washington, D.C.

March 2024 U.S. eGrocery sales flat versus year ago

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The overall U.S. online grocery market ended March with total monthly sales of $8.0 billion, holding steady compared to a year ago, according to the most recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey fielded March 29-30, 2024.

Meijer plans May 14 grand opening for two new supercenters

- Retail
Meijer opened its first store in Ohio in 1981 and has invested heavily in the state ever since.