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Target acquires same-day grocery delivery company Shipt

Retailer pays $550M with hopes of offering same-day delivery services at approximately half its stores by early 2018

Crystal-Lindell

Crystal Lindell

December 13, 2017

Target is making a major push into the online marketplace — with an emphasis on groceries. The retailer has agreed to pay $550 million cash to acquire Shipt, Inc., a leading online same-day delivery platform that’s known for its grocery delivery service.

TECH FLASH

European Union levies $129 million antitrust fine on food packaging firms

The European Commission fined eight manufacturers and two distributors of retail food packaging trays for their participation in cartels.

June 29, 2015

Fines were handed down by the commission for fixing prices and allocating customers of polystyrene foam or polypropylene rigid trays.

PMMI researchers study growth of ready retail packaging

June 18, 2014

With an increasing demand for ready retail packaging (RRP), a new report from PMMI suggests manufacturers are ready to invest in specialized equipment in order to keep up with industry growth.

TECH FLASH

PMMI announces findings of Retail Ready Packaging study

Economic growth and urbanization have lead to an increase in retail ready packaging markets around the world

May 13, 2014

Economic growth and urbanization lead to increase in retail ready packaging markets around the world.

US consumer food prices up .4 percent in March, says Labor Department

Overall, prices rose .2 percent.

Shane O'Halloran

April 15, 2014

Overall, prices rose .2 percent.

TECH FLASH

McDonald’s plans to “refocus core” to win back customers

The company says the timeline of last year’s menu additions stressed many restaurants.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

This year, McDonald’s will play up its classics, plus the quality of its coffee.

February food prices see biggest increase since 2011

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports prices were up .4 percent in the month.

Shane O'Halloran

March 19, 2014

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports prices were up .4 percent in the month.

Editor's Note

Retail check: Blurred lines expanding in grocery shopping aisles

Retail categories continue to blur, according to emerging research.

March 8, 2014

A research survey conducted last fall by King Retail Solutions shows shoppers’ attitudes about why and where they shop for groceries are evolving.

TECH FLASH

Coca-Cola eyes home market in new partnership with Keurig maker

The move will bring the soft drink giant into competition with SodaStream.

Shane O'Halloran

February 12, 2014

The partnership agreement will last for 10 years.

Grocery Manufacturers Assocation to petition for national GMO labeling standards

The petition would halt state-by-state efforts to set standards.

Shane O'Halloran

January 14, 2014

The petition would halt state-by-state efforts to set standards.

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