APRIL 18, 2024

Target sued for allegedly improperly gathering biometric data

Lawsuit claims retailer did not obtain written permission or notify shoppers.

Walgreens will lay off more workers

This is the company’s fourth round of cuts within a year.

Category update: Early Easter drives March deli, protein sales

Overall Q1 unit volume increase of 1.5% marks first quarterly gain since Q2 of 2021.

Hy-Vee to acquire Strack & Van Til Food Market chain

Acquisition will add 22 stores to Hy-Vee’s portfolio.

Rapid-delivery service Getir said to be considering restructure

Turkish company, parent of FreshDirect, could exit more markets.

Walmart’s new combo will aid suppliers

Walmart Luminate and Walmart Connect to become Walmart Luminate Insights Activation.

Publix names CEO Kevin Murphy to its board, Jenkins and Crenmshaw retire

Howard Jenkins, 73, served on the board for 47 years, and Ed Crenshaw, 73, served on the board for 34 years.

Walmart will use warehouse automation tech in its third milk processing facility

Cranes and robots will be part of the automated storage and retrieval solution.

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