Kroger’s $1.65B Acquisition of Giant Eagle: What It Means for EDI Teams In early July 2026, Kroger announced a $1.65 billion deal to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle — roughly $1.25 billion in cash plus $400 million in assumed liabilities. The deal adds nearly 200 stores and consolidates Kroger’s distribution footprint across the Mid-Atlantic … Read More →
Smooth Transitions: Migrating Your VAN Without the Downtime Drama Switching Value-Added Network providers often feels like performing open-heart surgery on your supply chain. The fear is real: one missed functional acknowledgment or a dropped 850 Purchase Order can result in chargebacks, strained partner relationships, and operational paralysis. However, migrating to a more cost-effective or feature-rich … Read More →
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Training: EDI Mapping Software Webinar Series EDI Academy is launching a live, instructor-led webinar series designed to help EDI professionals master IBM Sterling B2B Integrator — one of the most widely used platforms for managing complex B2B and EDI processes across trading partner communities. Why IBM Sterling B2B Integrator IBM Sterling … Read More →
Food Supply Chain EDI: Lot Codes, Expiration Dates, Traceability, and ASN Data In most retail categories, a mismatched EDI field means a rejected document or a chargeback. In food, it can mean a recall team can’t find the product fast enough. That’s what makes food supply chain EDI different: lot codes, dates, and traceability data … Read More →