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Amazon to Close Go and Fresh Stores, Expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon announced it will be closing all its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical store locations while expanding its Whole Foods Market business. “While we’ve seen encouraging signals in our Amazon-branded physical grocery stores, we haven’t yet created a truly distinctive customer experience with the right economic model needed for large-scale expansion,” Amazon wrote. “After ...
Natural Products Expo West Introduces Inaugural CPG Innovation Summit
On Dec. 22, Natural Products Expo West announced the inaugural CPG Innovation Summit will debut during the 2026 show, which will be held from March 3-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. According to organizers, the one-day immersive experience will bring together brands, investors and industry stakeholders for “a journey centered around transforming ...
Herbs, Etc. Unveils New Brand Identity
On Oct. 8, Herbs, Etc. (Santa Fe, NM) announced a refreshed brand identity inspired by its ancestral traditions and the natural beauty of Santa Fe. The rebrand reflects the company’s legacy of herbalist-crafted formulas while introducing a modern look, renewed voice and expanded national presence. Herbs, Etc. was founded by esteemed herbalist Michael Moore who ...
Wooden Spoon Herbs Expands Into Sprouts Farmers Market
Wooden Spoon Herbs (Chattanooga, TN), an herbal wellness brand, officially launched nationwide in all Sprouts Farmers Market locations through the retailer’s Innovative Center program. The launch features five herbalist-formulated items including the exclusive debut of Magic Magnesium Tart Cherry, a fruit-forward blend of magnesium glycinate, organic tart cherry and plant-based melatonin designed to support sleep, ...
UNFI Working to Restore Operations After Cyberattack
On June 5, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI, Providence, RI) suffered from a cyberattack, when the company noticed “unauthorized activity” on some of its information technology (IT) systems. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, UNFI activated its incident response plan, which involved taking certain systems offline, impacting the company’s ability ...
Amazon Walks Away From Just Walk Out Technology
E-commerce giant Amazon (Seattle, WA) announced it will discontinue its autonomous “Just Walk Out” cashierless technology from most of its locations. “We’ve invested a lot of time redesigning a number of our Amazon Fresh stores over the last year, offering a better overall shopping experience with more value, convenience, and selection—and so far we’ve seen ...
Whole Foods Market Debuts New Daily Shop Format
Whole Foods Market (Austin, TX) announced a new shop format designed to provide a more convenient shopping experience for customers in urban areas. The new format, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will launch at 1175 Third Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in 2024. Other locations in New York City will soon ...
Sprouts and Whole Foods Market Earn Top Grades From ASPCA
According to Supermarket News, a new report is grading the 20 largest U.S. grocery retailers on their commitments to farm animal welfare, with only two retailers receiving “A” grades—Sprouts Farmers Market and Whole Foods Market. The report from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is the company’s inaugural animal welfare study, ...
Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market Top Most Innovative Grocers List
Retailers that focus on private label products and sourcing from unique suppliers are scoring points with shoppers. According to the new American Innovation Index (AII), Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market and ALDI are seen as the most innovative grocers by today’s consumers. Now in its sixth year, the AII is conducted and published by Fordham University’s ...
Kvarøy Arctic Partners With Whole Kids Foundation to Improve Children’s Nutrition
Kvarøy Arctic has joined forces with Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit established by Whole Foods Market, as their official sponsor and supporter in their mission to improve children’s nutrition in the U.S. The Norway-based, sustainable salmon farm has pledged a $10,000 annual contribution for 2022, with plans on expanding the program in 2023. The collaboration ...
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