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Week in Review April 12, 2024

- Analysis
VIVA Fresh week is here, and Pamela says it will likely be its biggest ever. One hot topic will be the tomato suspension agreement, which Greg says heated up this week

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

- Retail
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.

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For features familiar grocers, with a few new names 

- General News
Several familiar names in grocery were prominent on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2024 list, and some that may surprise you.  

Kroger Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation sponsors STEM festival

- Retail
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

- Featured
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.

Metro partners Too Good To Go to reduce food waste for Quebec shoppers

- Retail
The grocer Metro and the Too Good To Go app are proud to announce a major partnership, aimed at offering Quebecers a new way to save on their grocery bills, while helping to reduce food waste.

The Giant Company raises $1.5MM to fight student food insecurity

- Retail
The GIANT Company today announced its Feeding School Kids initiative, in partnership with its customers, raised more than $1.5 million to combat hunger throughout local public school districts in the communities it serves.

99 Cents Only Stores to wind-down business operations

- Featured
99 Cents Only Stores LLC today announced plans to commence an orderly wind-down of its business operations.