10. Following up with Kashi’s Certified Transitional program
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Two years ago, Kashi launched an initiative to increase organic agriculture in the United States. Has the brand made a difference?
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9. Walmart steps up its apparel game
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New low-cost brands an attempt to counter Amazon.com’s growth in clothing categories.
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8. Paying to play, at Costco and Amazon
A growing number of consumers are paying to both shop at Costco and receive free shipping from Amazon.com.
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7. Amazon Prime offers new perk for Whole Foods shoppers
6. Sprouts Farmers Market sales grew 15% in 2017
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In fourth-quarter earnings call, company discusses private label offerings, increased use of technology and additional benefits for employees.
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5. Amazon layoffs linked to delivery operations
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Move seen as a result of consolidation of Prime Now and AmazonFresh.
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4. Albertsons merging with Rite Aid
Deal will create $83 billion publicly traded “food, health and wellness leader.”
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3. Walmart earnings report hits grocery stocks
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2. Bi-Lo preparing for bankruptcy: reports
1. Tops files for bankruptcy
