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Energous Introduces Battery-Free e-Sense Tag for Retail & Supply Chain

by Katie Lee

San Jose, Calif. — Energous Corporation d/b/a Energous Wireless Power Solutions, a leader in over-the-air (OTA) wireless power networks, has launched the e-Sense tag: a battery-free, maintenance-free wireless sensor for location and temperature monitoring in retail, supply chain and logistics environments. Energous now offers a complete ambient IoT platform consisting of wirelessly-powered, battery-free sensors, RF-based energy transmitters and cloud-based monitoring software. This integrated system enables uninterrupted, real-time visibility across supply chains without relying on batteries, manual maintenance or conventional wired infrastructure. The tag continuously reports temperature and location data to …

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Growth of Grocery AI

by Katie Lee

— By Tremaine Kirkman — Revolutionizing retail facilities — specifically grocers — with AI solutions. Independent grocery retail facilities, such as neighborhood markets, corner stores, family-run supermarkets and bodegas, fuel the heart of our communities. They bring fresh, often local, goods to consumers; offer diverse product selections; and foster a sense of connection while contributing significantly to local economies. However, as large retail chains with extensive resources dominate the grocery market, smaller and independent grocery retailers face mounting challenges, compounded by minimal adoption of advanced technology due to price and …

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Walmart Opens First Owned and Operated Case-Ready Beef Facility

by Katie Lee

Olathe, Kan. — On June 27, Walmart opened its first-ever owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kan. This milestone reinforces Walmart’s commitment to building a more resilient, transparent and efficient supply chain for Angus beef — helping Walmart provide quality beef options that meet demand and bring tremendous value to customers across the Midwest. “The opening of our new facility in Olathe, Kansas, is centered on delivering more of what our customers want — affordable food and quality they can trust,” says John Laney, executive vice president, food, …

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Berner International Doubles Manufacturing Footprint in New Castle, PA

by Katie Lee

New Castle, Pa. — Berner International, North America’s leading manufacturer of air curtains, plans to double its current manufacturing footprint in New Castle, Pa., by adding 55,000 square feet of new production space and 70 new jobs, in order to meet growing global demand. Construction will begin in summer 2025 and is expected to conclude in early 2026. Operations will commence as early as second quarter 2026. Berner recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony with nearly 100 attendees; the formal ceremony was followed by a tour of Berner’s plant and an …

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Storage of the Future

by Katie Lee

— By Dana Krug — The future of retail: technology-forward, customer-centric and efficient. For years, consumer behavior has been the driving force behind the rapid growth of omnichannel retail. Today, this trend has become more pronounced than ever, with 73% of shoppers regularly engaging with multiple channels throughout their buying journey. The pandemic further accelerated this shift, making curbside pickup and other omnichannel conveniences a standard expectation rather than a luxury. Now, the future of retail is being shaped by the evolving preferences of Gen Z and millennial shoppers, who …

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Heritage Grocers Group Names Tony’s Fresh Market CEO as Chief Transformation Officer

by Katie Lee

Ontario, Calif. — Heritage Grocers Group, the largest Hispanic and ethnic food retailer in the country, has appointed Frank Ingraffia to the role of chief transformation officer (CTO). Ingraffia, CEO of Tony’s Fresh Market chain, takes on the Heritage CTO role in addition to his current duties and will work amongst the company’s offices in Chicago; Ontario, Calif.; and Dallas. He will report directly to Heritage Grocers Group’s chairman and CEO, Suzy Monford. As chief transformation officer, Ingraffia will lead Heritage’s transformation office which was created last December as the …

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Walmart Opens New Distribution Center in Jacksonville, Florida

by Katie Lee

Jacksonville, Fla. — On April 17, Walmart opened a new 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Jacksonville, Fla. The facility receives and processes items for delivery to 18 Sam’s Club locations across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina as well as seven clubs in Puerto Rico. Located just 10 minutes from the Port of Jacksonville, the facility also stores and sorts imported goods for delivery to four distribution centers across the Southeast. “We’re proud to create a new slate of jobs in our community,” says Frank Herrera, general manager of the new …

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Imperial Dade Acquires Athens Janitor Supply Company and Chittom Industries

by Katie Lee

Jersey City, N.J., and Athens, Ga. — Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging supplies, industrial products and janitorial supplies, has acquired Athens Janitor Supply Company, Inc. and Chittom Industries, Inc. The transaction represents the 97th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Athens Janitor Supply (AJS) was purchased in 1979 by Jim Chittom Sr. The company has three locations in Athens, Rome and Augusta, Ga. …

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Target Plans to Open Approximately 20 New Stores in 2025

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — At its financial community meeting in early March, Target Corporation outlined how ongoing investments will aim to accelerate its strategy and drive billions of dollars of profitable sales growth across its multi-channel business by 2030. Plans for 2025 and beyond include: • Elevating shopping with technology: The retailer will innovate with search, social and data-driven personalization. That includes enhancing solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that offer more relevant product recommendations, optimize search results and integrate with social media trends. • New stores and remodels: Through its ongoing …

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Southeastern Grocers Names New Ownership of Winn-Dixie & Harveys Banners

by Katie Lee

Jacksonville, Fla. — A consortium of private investors, spearheaded by the current CEO and president of Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), Anthony Hucker, and C&S Wholesale Grocers, has acquired Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from ALDI U.S. ALDI U.S. previously purchased Southeastern Grocers in March 2024. The agreement includes the acquisition of SEG grocery and liquor store operations under the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners. This includes approximately 170 grocery stores in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida, as well as the existing Winn-Dixie liquor store business. …

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