Supermarket News’ Post

Small-format grocery stores are gaining popularity, with a new report indicating that both Sprouts Farmers Market and BJ's Wholesale Club Club are reaping the rewards from their new smaller footprint locations. 

Loblaws, Walmart sold recalled products linked to two deaths. Listeria outbreak caused by plant-based beverages http://ow.ly/JIKm105BnTe

Walmart, Costco agree to Canada’s grocery code of conduct. The two retailers were the final stragglers http://ow.ly/XYYr105BnTc

Big Y’s new pharmacy app features suite of health tools. Customers can order refills, set medication reminders, and more http://ow.ly/lkkj105BnSZ

Retailers kick off back-to-school promotions. Research indicates a cautious consumer, predicts flat spending http://ow.ly/OP11105BfkG

SN Products to Watch: Jif's To Go Peanut Butter and Chocolate Spread. When you need a quick snack while on the run http://ow.ly/FGJU105BeO9

Whole Foods partners with surplus foods salvage app. Grocer saves goods from garbage through Too Good To Go app http://ow.ly/tusg105BeO8

SpartanNash prepares to close distribution facility in Maryland. The move will happen Sept. 30 http://ow.ly/laiS105BeNJ

Dollar General settles again, this time due to alleged age discrimination, harassment. It is the second settlement the retailer has been involved in over the last two weeks http://ow.ly/krvh105Befw