The first-ever Raley’s O-N-E Market opened in the Northern California town of Truckee on Saturday, June 27. The 35,000-square-foot location blends the grocer’s 85-year commitment to exceptional service with a focus on transparency and education to create what it calls a unique shopping destination with a highly curated product selection. “It has become increasingly clear […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Wakefern Partners With S4RB To Build Data Collection Portal
Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned grocery cooperative in the United States, is teaming up with Solutions for Retail Brands (S4RB), a global, consulting-led software business, to provide new information-sharing software for Wakefern and its own brand vendors. S4RB’s Affinity platform for Wakefern will allow the retailer to use a proprietary online portal and database […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Publishes Its 2019 Sustainability Overview
Jackson, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has published its 2019 Sustainability Overview. “As the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States, we believe it is incumbent on Cal-Maine Foods to be a leader in promoting sustainability throughout our operations,” said Dolph Baker, chairman and CEO of Cal-Maine Foods. “As a public company, […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Newsweek Ranks Publix No. 1 Supermarket In America
Newsweek has named Publix to its 2020 America’s Best Customer Service list, ranking No. 1 in the supermarket category and No. 9 overall. Separately, Publix Pharmacy also ranked No. 3 in Florida on Newsweek’s 2020 list for Best-In-State Customer Service. “These recognitions are a testament to Publix’s values and philosophy of treating our customers like […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, West
Grocery Outlet Holds 10th Annual Independence from Hunger Campaign
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is holding its 10th consecutive Independence from Hunger Food Drive to combat food insecurity. Through July 31, the campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at Grocery Outlet’s 350 locations that will be distributed to local food agencies’ partners. In addition to the local store […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly Names Barnes As New President
Wisconsin-based Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly has named Patrick Barnes as its new president after Patrick Fox, former president, moved to a part-time position as chairman of the board. The move was effective on Sunday, June 28. Lori Fox also left her position as VP on June 28. Barnes joined Fox Bros. as a store director […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
Acosta Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Concern Levels Remain High
Acosta has released its seventh insight report on the continuing evolution of consumer behavior and outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, which found many shoppers remain wary of dining in a restaurant as states reopen and restrictions are lifted, also provides suggestions to help retailers seize opportunities to support shoppers and local economies. “Even […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
P&G’s Safeguard Undertakes Initiative To Keep Children Healthy
Procter & Gamble brand, Safeguard, is undertaking a hygiene education and product donation initiative to help reach the estimated 48 million kids under the age of 12 that are re-entering playgrounds, parks, recreational facilities and schools in the U.S. this month. Safeguard will donate $10 million to promote handwashing habits among kids and provide more underserved […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
Chicory Looks At Impact Of Coronavirus On Online Grocery Usage
Chicory has released the results of a new grocery consumer research study, quantifying the impact of the coronavirus on online grocery usage. The study shows that consumers are both shopping online for groceries more frequently and also checking out with bigger baskets. Online grocery usership grew in general. In April, 17 percent more survey respondents […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Health Center Opens In Springdale, Arkansas
Following the opening of three Walmart Health centers in Georgia, Walmart has opened its newest location in Springdale in Northwest Arkansas, at the Supercenter on Elm Springs Road. At the new health center, which opened June 24, the community now has access to transparent pricing for key health center services, regardless of insurance status. Walmart […]
Posted inIngles Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Ingles Markets To Give Second Appreciation Bonus
Ingles Markets says it will give a second appreciation bonus as part of its most recent efforts to recognize and support associates during the COVID-19 crisis. “We continue to meet the daily challenge of providing a safe and clean environment for our customers and associates. We will provide a second bonus payment of $300 to […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Donates $50K To Local LGBTQ+ Organizations
In honor of Pride Month, Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has made a donation of $50,000 to seven local organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey. Stop & Shop prides itself on being an inclusive workforce and earlier in 2020 earned a designation as a Best Place […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Left Hand Brewing Company Debuts Year-Round Lager
Longmont, Colorado-based Left Hand Brewing Co. is debuting a new year-round lager, 1265 Pilsner. With citrus hops and light bready malts, the company calls the new beer a tribute to a traditional lager, brewed at 5.2% ABV. The 1265 Pilsner is named in honor of Left Hand’s brewing location since 1993, 1265 Boston Ave., and […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, West
Cardenas Markets To Open New Store July 1 In Whittier, CA
Cardenas Markets will open its first store in the Los Angeles metro area on Wednesday, July 1. The new store, located at 11750 Whittier Blvd. in Whittier, California, has undergone a complete interior renovation that highlights the company’s new design concept while also spotlighting Whittier’s history. The new store features the following amenities: A produce […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Three Wishes Cereal Launches New Cocoa Flavor
Three Wishes, the family owned, healthy cereal brand that launched October 2019, has introduced its newest flavor – cocoa. The new cocoa flavor contains eight key ingredients, such as chickpeas, pea protein and tapioca. The new flavor is made from real cocoa and is free from wheat, corn, rice, dairy, oats, peanuts, soy and animal products. It has […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
New Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes Have No Added Sugar
Splenda Brand has launched its Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes, the first no added sugar shakes specifically designed to help manage blood sugar and support the needs of people managing diabetes and prediabetes. The shakes serve as a meal or snack replacement and contain protein and key ingredients needed for diabetes management. Each shake contains 16g […]
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Nielsen Looks At CPG Dollar Sales Data For Week Ending June 13
The information below, reported by Nielsen, reflects total U.S. weekly year-over-year dollar sales data, reflecting the one- and 15-week periods ending June 13. This rundown includes in-store and online CPG shifts in sales and price, similar to past weeks. The sales data below reflects total U.S. in-store measurement, except the total CPG online sales and […]
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Mercato Adds Analytics Tools To Help Independents Grow Sales Online
Mercato, the online grocery e-commerce platform for independently owned grocery stores, is adding analytics tools and features to its platform to drive sales and help merchants compete against national online grocery companies, supermarket chains and big box stores. Mercato also offers merchants on its platform an online sales growth guarantee. Since the start of the COVID-19 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Brookshire Brothers Launches Click And Collect In Nacogdoches
Lufkin, Texas-based Brookshire Brothers has launched its curbside pickup and grocery delivery service at its two Nacogdoches stores. The grocer has been offering this service in seven locations since February 2018. With the increased demand for online shopping, the employee-owned company decided to launch Brookshire Brothers Anywhere in 14 additional locations. “We strive to continually […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Richard’s Rainwater Partners With Brewery To Expand Initiative
Richard’s Rainwater, the first bottled rainwater and sparkling rainwater company, entered into a partnership with Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. in Houston, Texas, expanding both the company’s production capacity and commitment to local brewery partnerships on the heels of closing a $2 million financing round. The Austin-based brand captures renewable rainwater before it has a chance to […]