The package-free online supermarket Pieter Pot has raised 9 million euros in a new capital round. The start-up wants to use the funds to facilitate further international growth and expand its product range.
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It’s been very cold around here, and our walks involved several layers and some hats and some scarves and some strong, warm boots. But it’s refreshing too. And always good to arrive back home into the warmth.
Sorry to read of the passing of
Hank Aaron. A friend of mine played a year with Hank and they called him “Sup” as in “superstar.” He was that good.
ATLANTA (NewsNation Now) American baseball legend Henry “Hank” Aaron, who became one of the sport’s most iconic figures after beating out Babe Ruth’s home-run record, has died, the Atlanta Braves confirmed on Twitter Friday. He was 86.
Jackson Whole Grocer is being purchased by Whole Foods Market
US: Meijer seeks products made in the Midwest at upcoming Localization Summit
Meijer announced that it will host its first virtual Localization Summit, giving local businesses across the retailer s six-state footprint the opportunity to showcase their offerings to Meijer merchants. We are proud to be a Midwestern retailer and want to carry products that highlight our communities , said Peter Whitsett, Meijer Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing.
US: Farmstead moving into Miami
The expansion of Farmstead continues apace: The e-grocer has opened the waitlist for service in its latest market, Miami. Waitlist signups will be limited to the first 1,000 customers, with service slated to begin late in the first quarter of 2021. Miami will be Farmstead’s fifth market. The Burlingame, California-based company started out in the San Francisco Bay area, and now also serves Charlotte, North Carolina. It has