Riverwalk celebrates partnerships, redefines urban retailing concepts As the culmination of several years of consumer research, experimentation and partnering with local suppliers, The GIANT Co.’s urban flagship Riverwalk GIANT has become a laboratory where the chain tests new concepts, tinkers with format changes and introduces new products. Located in the Logan Square neighborhood, the store […]
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Eric Pereira - former Content Creator at The Shelby Report.
The Giant Co.’s Evolution To Omnichannel Grocery Supplier Continues
Whether in-store or delivery, goal is to offer same satisfying experience While e-commerce has been increasing at The GIANT Co. since 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the business exponentially. Evolving to a true omnichannel grocer is a priority as the company looks to the future. “We’re designing operations for the way families live now,” said […]
High Energy Leaders Can Turn Store Into Hub Of Positivity, Efficiency
by John Ross / president and CEO of IGA If you have been paying attention to the latest craze sweeping private investors, you may have seen several companies raising a whole lot of money on the promise of creating a practical fusion reactor. Fusion? That’s the mechanism that powers the sun. It’s the dream of […]
Taylor Farms Acquires Curation Foods’ Packaged Salads, Cut Vegetables
Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms has acquired Curation Foods’ fresh packaged salads, green beans and fresh cut vegetables business from Landec Corp. The assets include the Eat Smart brand and production facilities in Guadalupe, California, and Bowling Green, Ohio. The addition of Curation Foods’ packaged salad and fresh cut vegetables business will help the Taylor Farms Retail […]
Reese’s University To Join Tournament Of Roses Parade
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses will welcome Reese’s University to participate in the 133rd Rose Parade. The university’s team may not be taking the field, but The Fighting Cuppies will be participating in this year’s Rose Parade festivities alongside the Ohio State University and the University of Utah’s football teams. You can watch Reese’s University’s admissions video here. “With this […]
Hy-Vee Offering New Ship-To-Home Services To All 50 States
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. has launched two websites with ship-to-home services: Hy-VeeDeals.com and ShopPetship.com. They will make a variety of bulk grocery products, home goods and pet supplies available to shoppers throughout the U.S. Hy-VeeDeals.com, the company’s existing website that aggregates all weekly ads, digital coupons and deals, now also features bulk products that can […]
Winter Sweetz Seeks Entries For ‘Sweeter In Texas’ Sweepstakes
Winter Sweetz, a Texas-based grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus, has launched its second annual “Sweeter in Texas” sweepstakes to celebrate the Texas red grapefruit season. Through Jan. 28, Winter Sweetz is offering shoppers a chance to enter to win one $500 gift card grand prize and a shipment of about 20 Texas red grapefruits valued at […]
Tattooed Chef Completes Acquisition Of Belmont Confections Inc.
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc., a maker of plant-based foods, announced on Dec. 21, it completed the acquisition of Belmont Confections Inc., a private label co-manufacturer of snack bars, for approximately $18 million in cash and stock, subject to a customary adjustment based on working capital at closing. Belmont specializes in the development and manufacturing […]
New CEFCO Location In Waco, TX Features CEFCO Kitchen
CEFCO Convenience Stores has announced the grand opening of another store in Waco, Texas, featuring CEFCO Kitchen, located at 6201 Bagby Ave. CEFCO customers will find multiple offerings in the CEFCO Kitchen portfolio, including hot and cold food items, made-to-order burritos, tacos and bowls, as well as hand-breaded chicken tenders, kolaches, pizzas, breakfast sandwiches and […]
Irby Retiring As Publix VP Of Marketing; Renfroe Named Successor
After 48 years of service, Publix Super Markets’ VP of Marketing Mark Irby has announced his decision to retire at the end of February. Irby, 66, began his Publix career in 1973 at the sign shop in Lakeland, Florida. After working in various capacities within that department, in 1983, he transferred into the advertising department […]
Tyson Foods To Offer Low-Cost Childcare Initiatives
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods will be providing greater access to affordable childcare for frontline workers and their families. The company plans to build an on-site childcare and learning facility at its new Humboldt, Tennessee, poultry processing plant. Tyson Foods recently announced a program at its Amarillo, Texas, beef plant to work with two local entities […]
Eggland’s Best CEO Lanktree To Retire, Misialek Named Successor
Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Eggland’s Best CEO Charlie Lanktree has announced plans to retire after having served the company for 32 years. As part of the final steps of a successful transition plan put in place several years ago, Kurt Misialek will be adding CEO to his current role as president of the company, effective Jan. 1. “It has been a […]
Albertsons Cos. Launches Meal Planning Solutions, Auto-Replenishment
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. Inc. has launched two new digital offerings – Meal Planning and Schedule & Save. The new capabilities will offer loyalty members integrated menu planning and shopping list creation and the ability to auto-replenish essential items on their lists. These new features are part of Albertsons Cos.’ ongoing goal to revolutionize its […]
Stop & Shop Begins Hiring Campaign Across New England
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched its “We’re Hiring” campaign, centered around its commitment to being a better place to work, better place to shop and a better neighbor. The campaign, in new six-, 15- and 30-second TV ads, highlights the benefits of working in one of the grocer’s more than 250 stores and […]
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Advances Strategic Growth Plan
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has announced some organizational changes as it continues to scale its business for future growth. These changes realign functions to support the company’s growing team of independent operators and the expansion of its store base nationally. Through more effective utilization of enterprise-wide resources, combined with the ongoing commitment to […]
Aldi Issues 2022 Charcuterie Board Trend Report
As charcuterie boards continue to trend, online searches about charcuterie are up nearly 300 percent in the past 12 months, according to Aldi. New and creative charcuterie boards have been extremely popular this year, and Aldi predicts this will continue to grow throughout 2022. The ALDI Charcuterie Board of Directors (consisting of seven experts across food and wine) […]
RBS Frictionless Store Technology Launches In Philadelphia
Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, has opened its frictionless store technology in a new location. The Giant Company has added the solution at its new e-commerce fulfillment center in Philadelphia as an option for its more than 125 team members at the site to seamlessly shop fresh, healthy items in the workplace. […]
Meijer Places 1,000-Plus Orders With Local Restaurants For Employees
For the second year in a row, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer stores and distribution centers are showing appreciation for frontline team members throughout the holiday season by serving meals sourced from local businesses. Restaurants from pizzerias and barbecue joints to sandwich shops and diners are receiving large orders from the retailer to feed hundreds of […]
Grocery Shopii Featured On Season Finale Of Unicorn Hunters
Grocery Shopii is featured on the final episode of the season for Unicorn Hunters, “the most iconic business series of recent times,” according to Forbes magazine. The show is now streaming on UnicornHunters.com, LinkedIn Broadcast, Binge Networks, Facebook Video, YouTube and Vimeo. Millions of viewers around the world will have the opportunity to watch the episode, learn about the company and invest […]
Healthy Family Project 2021 Makes Impact With $250K Donation
Orlando, Florida-based Healthy Family Project will close out 2021 with $250,000 raised through retail and digital cause marketing programs, adding to the total $7 million raised for charities that benefit families and children. Charities receiving funding in 2021 include Feeding America, Our Military Kids and Fresh Produce Foundation (formerly United Fresh Start Foundation). “When I […]
