Amazon and Whole Foods Market announced the launch of grocery pickup beginning in Sacramento and Virginia Beach, with more cities to come throughout 2018. Prime members can now shop Whole Foods Market’s selection of fresh and organic produce, bakery, dairy, meat and seafood, floral and everyday staples and pick up their order in as little as 30 minutes, all without leaving their car.

Checkpoint Systems, a leading global supplier of electronic article surveillance, RFID solutions and Alpha High-Theft Solutions for the retail industry, announced that its StrapLok solution is helping the largest DIY retailer in Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) to protect its high-end range of faucets and tools.

C.H. Guenther & Son Inc. has acquired Cookietree Bakeries, a leading producer of premium thaw-and-serve cookies, bake-and-serve cookie dough, brownies and scones. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

REEDS Jewelers and Synchrony expanded their long-standing relationship by launching a new loyalty program for in-store and online purchases. Jewelry enthusiasts can now earn REEDS Rewards points when shopping at any REEDS Jewelers location and online.

FOCUS Brands Inc. and Jamba Inc. announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which FBI will acquire Jamba for $13.00 per share in cash, in a transaction valued at approximately $200 million.