OCTOBER 2, 2023

5 things: Will Amazon become the next Sears?

Here’s 5 things you may have missed in grocery.

Blue Apron to be acquired by food delivery firm Wonder Group for $103M

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.

Uber, DoorDash lose bid to block minimum wage for New York workers

The companies filed to stop the pay raise back in July.

Loblaw employees reach tentative deal; strike averted

After seeing record profits from Loblaw this year, employees say they want additional compensation and working conditions to improve.

Podcast: EXPO East show is out; meet Newtopia Now

Natural products show Expo East may have had its final run, but the New Hope Network has new and exciting things in store for the natural products industry…

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One in five shoppers now pay for groceries in installments: report

With more economic challenges, consumers are turning to payment plans to be able to afford essentials, including groceries, a new report says.

Here’s the section of the meat case currently driving sales

The versatility of ground meats is sparking greater sales activity in an otherwise stodgy meat case.

The future of grocery automation: Four trends in fresh

Here are four key automation trends to look out for.

Southeastern Grocers launches fall-inspired products

The company is also touting its own brand awards.

CVS walkout ends; pharmacists say they are hopeful regarding new workplace plan

More staff and paid overtime are among the promises made by the pharmacy giant.

Tell us what you think...

Amazon was sued by the FTC this week over monopoly concerns. Forbes contributor Greg Petro thinks Amazon could be the next Sears, which also had anti-trust regulators on its back for years. Of course, other factors caused the retail giant to go under. Do you think the monopoly lawsuit against Amazon holds water?
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