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1. WinCo Foods Partners With Invafresh To Optimize Their Fresh Retail Operations 9/19/2023

   Invafresh, the industry leading fresh grocery platform, today announced that WinCo Foods has selected Invafresh to optimize their fresh operations across multiple departments, starting with their deli, food service and seafood divisions, to reduce shrink, improve in-stocks and deliver a fresher experience to their customers.

2. DoorDash Broadens Grocery Selection With Multiple New Partners 9/18/2023

   DoorDash, the local commerce platform, today announced multiple new grocery partners, continuing its swift acceleration in the category. From the largest national grocery partners to beloved local favorites and specialty shops, DoorDash creates more opportunities for retailers of all sizes to reach consumers online

3. ShopOne And Its JV Partners Expand Presence In New England, Acquiring Grocery-Anchored North Providence Marketplace Shopping Center In Rhode Island 9/18/2023

   The joint venture (“JV”) partnership between ShopOne Centers REIT Inc. (“ShopOne”), Pantheon, and a leading global institutional investor, announced that it has acquired North Providence Marketplace, a 112,497 square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center located in North Providence, R.I

4. Introducing FreshTake: A Groundbreaking Grocery Store Concept Coming To Augusta, GA In Summer 2024 9/15/2023

   A revolutionary grocery shopping experience is coming to Augusta next year. FreshTake, a brand-new grocery store concept, is set to open its doors in the former 42,000 square foot Whole Foods location at I-20 and Washington Road, bringing a cutting-edge blend of convenience, dining, and recreation to the community

5. Albertsons Companies Launches 30-Minute Grocery Pickup And Delivery With New Flash Service 9/13/2023

   Albertsons Companies, Inc. today announced the launch of its Flash grocery service, allowing customers to receive their DriveUp & Go and delivery orders in as little as 30 minutes.

6. SmartKargo Expands Next- And Two-Day Delivery Offerings With Walmart GoLocal 9/13/2023

   SmartKargo, a leader in providing technology and logistics solutions to airlines globally, announced it is teaming up with Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s white-label, delivery-as-a-service platform, to expand next- and two-day delivery offerings for retailers and e-commerce companies

7. Certco Upgrades Online Shopping Offering With New Capabilities From eGrowcery 9/12/2023

   Certco, Inc., a retail coop serving more than 200 stores in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa, is offering its members and other retail customers an enhanced digital engagement platform from eGrowcery, developer of the leading retail food industry white-label eCommerce platform for grocers.

8. Mercatus And SwishBx Forge Strategic Partnership To Revolutionize Product Sampling In The Grocery Industry 9/12/2023

   Mercatus, a leading provider of grocery eCommerce solutions, and Swish Brand Experiences, an emerging marketing technology company, are delighted to announce an impactful strategic partnership aimed at advancing the value of product sampling for grocery retailers and CPG brands.

9. Uber Eats Joins Forces With The Save Mart Companies For On-Demand Grocery Delivery 9/12/2023

   Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced its newest grocery partnership with Modesto, California-based retailer The Save Mart Companies to bring Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx locations to the Uber Eats app for on-demand and scheduled delivery

10. Kroger And Albertsons Companies Announce Comprehensive Divestiture Plan With C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC In Connection With Proposed Merger 9/8/2023

    The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Albertsons Companies Inc. (NYSE: ACI) announced today that they have entered a definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC for the sale of select stores, banners, distribution centers, offices and private label brands in connection with their proposed merger previously announced on October 14, 2022