ICYMI: April’s Top Stories

The most popular articles with SFA News Daily readers in April focused on industry activity related to specialty and national retailers and honoring specialty food changemakers.

In case you missed it, the following were the five most read stories in April.

1. Foxtrot, Dom’s Kitchen Close, Food Makers Scramble

Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market recently announced the immediate closure of all stores. The news came a few months after the retailers merged under the Outfox Hospitality entity.

2. SFA Announces 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners, Hall of Fame Inductees

Specialty Food Association announced its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients and Hall of Fame inductees.

3. Walmart Debuts Bettergoods Line

Walmart unveiled a private-label line called Bettergoods, which it describes as an “elevated experience that delivers quality, unique, chef-inspired food at an incredible value.”

4. Whole Foods Names Supplier All Stars

Whole Foods Market revealed the recipients of its Supplier All-Star Awards for 2023. The brands exemplify excellence while enhancing the shopping experience and supporting the retailer’s purpose to nourish people and the planet, according to Whole Foods.

5. Kroger, Albertsons Attempt to Appease Regulators By Selling More Stores

Kroger and Albertsons amended their divestiture plans in response to concerns raised by federal and state antitrust regulators regarding their original agreement as it relates to their proposed merger.