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Russell Redman

Russell Redman

Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business

Russell Redman is executive editor at Winsight Grocery Business. A veteran business editor and reporter, he has been covering the retail industry for more than 20 years, primarily in the food, drug and mass channel. His 30-plus years in journalism, for both print and digital, also includes significant technology and financial coverage.

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Kevin Holt-Loblaw director-former ADUSA CEO
Foodservice at Retail
Ex-Ahold Delhaize USA CEO Kevin Holt joins Loblaw boardEx-Ahold Delhaize USA CEO Kevin Holt joins Loblaw board
byRussell Redman
May 18, 2023
4 Min Read
Save A Lot-Carlise KY-reopening-Saver Group
New Stores
Save A Lot reopens Kentucky store closed after floodSave A Lot reopens Kentucky store closed after flood
byRussell Redman
May 18, 2023
2 Min Read

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Loblaw-Real Canadian Superstore-appliance store within store_1
Foodservice at Retail
Loblaw’s Real Canadian Superstore tests appliance store-within-a-store
Loblaw’s Real Canadian Superstore tests appliance store-within-a-store
May 18, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Yogurt display-Super Foodtown-East Meadow NY
Finance
Key grocery categories are resisting downward inflation trends
Key grocery categories are resisting downward inflation trends
May 17, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
SNAP accepted store signage_Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
Walmart dominates the retail field in SNAP grocery market share
Walmart dominates the retail field in SNAP grocery market share
May 17, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Organic produce section-Aldi
CPG
U.S. organic food sales topped $60B in 2022
U.S. organic food sales topped $60B in 2022
May 16, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Grocery store checkout-Lidl Deer Park NY
New Stores
Grocery store sales dip again in April
Grocery store sales dip again in April
May 16, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Kroger Albertsons merger-store signs_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Food watchdog group urges FTC to nix Kroger-Albertsons merger deal
Food watchdog group urges FTC to nix Kroger-Albertsons merger deal
May 15, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Store brand vs national brand comparison-Foodtown shelf
CPG
CPG manufacturers to ease off on pricing
CPG manufacturers to ease off on pricing
May 15, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Weis Markets-banner closeup_Shutterstock
New Stores
Weis Markets tapped as anchor retailer for master-planned community
Weis Markets tapped as anchor retailer for master-planned community
May 12, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Kroger Ocado fulfillment center worker
Retail Labor
With about 7K open jobs, Kroger kicks off hiring drive
With about 7K open jobs, Kroger kicks off hiring drive
May 12, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Rodney McMullen-Kroger-NRF 2023 keynote
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger CEO doesn’t rule out litigation if regulators block Albertsons merger
Kroger CEO doesn’t rule out litigation if regulators block Albertsons
May 11, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
The Fresh Market store exterior
Foodservice at Retail
The Fresh Market gives Q1 boost to Cencosud
The Fresh Market gives Q1 boost to Cencosud
May 11, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Food shopper in grocery store-produce_Shutterstock
Finance
April brings another breather in grocery price inflation
April brings another breather in grocery price inflation
May 10, 2023
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6 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
SpartanNash-Simbe Tally robot-D&W Fresh Market pilot
Grocery Technology
SpartanNash goes bigger with ‘Tally’ robot deployment
SpartanNash goes bigger with ‘Tally’ robot deployment
May 10, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Weis Markets supermarket-Selinsgrove PA
Foodservice at Retail
Higher costs bite into Q1 bottom line at Weis Markets
Higher costs bite into Q1 bottom line at Weis Markets
May 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Associated Food Stores-Utah distribution center
Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
Associated Food Stores eyes more automation
Associated Food Stores eyes more automation
May 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
QFC store employee-Black Lives Matter button_from UFCW Local 3000
Retail Labor
NLRB judge rules Fred Meyer, QFC unlawfully barred BLM insignia in workplace
NLRB judge rules Fred Meyer, QFC unlawfully barred BLM insignia in wor
May 9, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Kroger storefront-Novi MI_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger confirms companywide phaseout of weekly print circulars
Kroger confirms companywide phaseout of weekly print circulars
May 8, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Kroger Albertsons merger-banner icons_from Shutterstock
Retail Labor
UFCW International voices formal opposition to Kroger-Albertsons merger
UFCW International voices formal opposition to Kroger-Albertsons merge
May 8, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Kroger checkout-store associates-customer
Retail Labor
Grocery retail hiring up slightly for April
Grocery retail hiring up slightly for April
May 5, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Big Y supermarket-South Hadley MA_Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
Big Y Foods hires Tenneille McFarlane-Smart to head new project management office
Big Y Foods hires Tenneille McFarlane-Smart to head new project manage
May 5, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Hy-Vee store-Madison WI_Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
Hy-Vee debuts ‘Healthy You’ wellness subscription plan
Hy-Vee debuts ‘Healthy You’ wellness subscription plan
May 4, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Costco Wholesale-club sign_Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
Costco’s sales tick back up for April
Costco’s sales tick back up for April
May 4, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Loblaws supermarket exterior_Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
Loblaw shapes ‘the right customer offer’ in stores as Q1 sales rise
Loblaw shapes ‘the right customer offer’ in stores as Q1 sales rise
May 4, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Home Chef-Family Menu launch
Fresh Produce
Home Chef rolls out ‘Family Menu’ meal kit plan
Home Chef rolls out ‘Family Menu’ meal kit plan
May 3, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
HyVee supermarket-banner closeup
Foodservice at Retail
Hy-Vee restarts construction of new distribution center in Iowa
Hy-Vee restarts construction of new distribution center in Iowa
May 3, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Save A Lot store banner-closeup
Foodservice at Retail
Save A Lot campaign calls on savings-seekers to ‘Shop the Dot’
Save A Lot campaign calls on savings-seekers to ‘Shop the Dot’
May 3, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Harris Teeter supermarket-Raleigh NC_Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
Half dozen Harris Teeter stores receive bomb threats in one afternoon
Half dozen Harris Teeter stores receive bomb threats in one afternoon
May 2, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Kroger sushi floral delivery-Uber Eats
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger adds sushi and floral delivery via Uber Eats
Kroger adds sushi and floral delivery via Uber Eats
May 2, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
King Soopers storefront-Kroger Co._Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
‘Bring Your Own Bag’ pilots under way at over 150 stores in Denver, Tucson
‘Bring Your Own Bag’ pilots under way at over 150 stores in Denver, Tu
May 2, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
SpartanNash-HQ-sign
Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
SpartanNash taps Binu Varghese to lead applications and data
SpartanNash taps Binu Varghese to lead applications and data
May 2, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Kroger Albertsons merger-store banners-closeup_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs aim to dispel ‘merger myths’ in op-ed
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs aim to dispel ‘merger myths’ in op-ed
May 1, 2023
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9 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Grocery shopper examining receipt-pricing_Shutterstock
Consumer Trends
Consumers suspicious about what’s behind high grocery prices
Consumers suspicious about what’s behind high grocery prices
May 1, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business
Weis Markets logo-store banner_Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
Weis Markets to boost capital expenditures this year
Weis Markets to boost capital expenditures this year
Apr 28, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Executive Editor, Winsight Grocery Business

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A Listeria warning posted on a deli case in front of Boar's Head products.
Food Safety
Boar’s Head launches food-safety web page following deadly Listeria contamination
Boar’s Head launches food-safety web page following deadly Listeria contamination
A hand swiping a credit card
Food Accessibility
SNAP households spend 32% more than non-SNAP households
SNAP households spend 32% more than non-SNAP households
Dollar General 24 Days of Savings
Grocery Marketing
Dollar General announces ‘24 Days of Savings’
Dollar General announces ‘24 Days of Savings’
A headshot of Suzy Monford
Executive Moves
Heritage Grocers Group names Suzy Monford CEO
Heritage Grocers Group names Suzy Monford CEO
Cars in traffic
Consumer Trends
What will affect fuel sales this Thanksgiving?
What will affect fuel sales this Thanksgiving?
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