FEBRUARY 6, 2023

5 things: Walmart poo-poos Amazon Fresh price increases

Here's 5 things you may have missed in grocery.

Walmart names Judy Werthauser chief people officer

The HR veteran is also resigning from the board of BJ’s Wholesale Club.

Natural Grocers posts 1.1% sales gain in Q1

Labor, other costs are impacting the bottom line as the company's net income falls by 50%.

SNAP restrictions are key point in NGA’s Farm Bill push

The group is urging government bodies to resist proposals to restrict the food choices of SNAP participants.

Amazon halts Fresh rollout, shutters stores

Amazon is citing the need to re-evaluate the economics of its mainstream grocery concept.

Tell us what you think...

Happy Monday. McKinsey reports e-commerce social media sales are expected to grow from $45 billion last year to almost $80 billion in 2025. At the recent National Retail Federation show, there were tech vendors claiming they help retailers create shoppable posts, product catalogs, and, interestingly, integrated checkout experiences that allow customers to purchase products directly through social media platforms.

Just how critical is this sector for your company / stores? And how much money are you willing to sink into growing it?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments here, or email SN Executive Editor Chloe Riley at [email protected]. Enjoy the week.

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