Auday Arabo is leaving his post with the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) to become president and CEO of Benchmark Beverage Co. He has served as president and CEO of MIRA for the past 10 years. Ed Weglarz, director of petroleum for MIRA, has been named its new president and CEO. Arabo left San Diego, […]
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After 32 years in the newspaper industry, she is enjoying her new career exploring the world of groceries at The Shelby Report.
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Offers Free, In-Store Cashing Of Stimulus Checks
In the spirit of Texans helping Texans, H-E-B is providing financial relief with free in-store check cashing of stimulus checks and will waive select fees for the H-E-B Prepaid Mastercard. At all H-E-B Business Centers, H-E-B will provide free check cashing services for economic impact payment checks. This free service only applies to U.S. Treasury-issued […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Halo Top Releases New Line Of Bigger Pops In 3 Flavors
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top is offering its new, bigger Halo Top Pops, now in grocery freezer aisles nationwide. Halo Top Pops are available in three flavors, including Mint Chip and Sea Salt Caramel, and a new flavor exclusive to the Pops lineup: Brownie Batter. Halo Top Pops (SRP: $5.99/five 3.5 fl. oz. pops per box) […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Offers Families Free Seed Pods, Activity Books
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is giving kids a reason to play in the dirt with its first-ever Grow & Learn Program developed to teach little gardeners how to grow their own vegetables and herbs. Starting this month and while supplies last, Stop & Shop will be giving away free seed pods and activity books […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Hershey Stockholders Elect Crawford To Board Of Directors
Victor L. Crawford has been elected to The Hershey Co. Board of Directors at the company’s recent annual stockholders meeting. Crawford brings deep executive and leadership experience to the Hershey board. He is currently the CEO of the pharmaceutical segment for Cardinal Health Inc., a global healthcare services and products company. He has held senior management […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, National
April Retail Sales Drop Nearly Twice As Much As March During Pandemic
National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March, as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. “As predicted, retail sales were bad in April and lower than in March,” NRF Chief Economist […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Ends Pandemic Bonuses With $130M Thank You Pay
The Kroger Co. Family of Cos., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, says it will provide a special Thank You Pay to hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates to acknowledge their dedication to maintaining safe, clean and stocked stores. “Our associates have been instrumental in feeding America while also helping to flatten […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
NORTHEAST: Stop & Shop Notifies Customers Of Potential Data Security Issue
Stop & Shop says it recently discovered a potential data security issue at five store locations in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Illegal skimming devices known as “shimmers” were identified as part of routine security scans at these locations. Stop & Shop took immediate action to remove the devices and review store video surveillance in […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, National
CBA Asks Commerce Dept. To Take Lead In Creating Supply Chain Index
As states prepare to reopen across the country, the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) has called on Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to prioritize supply chain performance and resiliency by developing a National Supply Chain Index and Performance Dashboard. “Perhaps no time in history has highlighted the degree to which supply chains shape the health and well-being […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Open 41st Colorado Store On May 20
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers, the nation’s largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailer, will open its 41st Colorado market on Wednesday, May 20. The store, located at 18741 Green Valley Ranch Blvd. in Denver, is in a district that has been working to bring more fresh produce and grocery choices to the area for years. It will kick off opening […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Online Shopping Now Available Through Rosie At All Lin’s Locations
Lin’s Marketplace stores now offer online shopping at all seven of its locations in Cedar City, Richfield, St. George, Price, Hurricane, East St. George, Utah, and the latest in Overton, Nevada. The local retailer expanded online services to meet the increasing demand of online shopping, making grocery shopping more accessible than ever. Customers can download the Rosie app or visit […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
NJFC’s Doherty, NJ Food Industry Leaders Named To Governor’s Council
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has named New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) President and CEO Linda Doherty to the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council as the state’s nine major industries kick-start the economy this week. “As we take the nascent steps needed to return to economic vibrancy, I am eager to highlight the perspective […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Kalera Plans New Indoor Vertical Farming Facility In Atlanta
Technology-driven vertical farming company Kalera says it will open a new state-of-the-art growing facility in Atlanta, Georgia, in early 2021. The new Atlanta facility is the next step in Kalera’s domestic and international expansion plan to bring consumers fresh leafy greens right where they are. The Orlando, Florida-based company was founded by two Cristians—Cristian Toma […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
DailyPay Working With Supermarkets To Support Employees
New York City-based DailyPay, a provider of the daily pay benefit, has joined forces with many of the country’s leading supermarkets to support their workers who are on the frontlines of the global health crisis. Now, more than one in eight grocery store workers across the country has this financial control at a time when […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Appoints Dosenbach SVP Of Labor Relations
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has promoted Dan Dosenbach, currently VP of human resources and labor relations in the company’s ACME Markets division, to the newly-created role of SVP of labor relations. Reporting to Dosenbach in the new role of group VP of labor relations is Brent Bohn, currently VP of human resources and labor relations […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
NGA Applauds Legislation For Frontline Food Supply Chain Heroes
The National Grocers Association (NGA) applauds the introduction of the Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation, or the AG CHAIN Act. Introduced by Reps. Glenn (G.T.) Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03), this bipartisan bill would provide a federal tax holiday and a payroll tax exemption for all essential employees […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Marketing News, National
NACS Show Moving Forward As Scheduled For October
The 2020 NACS Show—the global event for all things convenience—is moving forward as scheduled and will take place Oct. 11-14 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. NACS and the event’s supporting partner organizations—PEI, PMAA and Conexxus—announced that NACS Show registration and official housing is now open at nacsshow.com. The organizations are working […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kellogg’s Launches Cereal-Inspired Line Of Jumbo Snax
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg’s is introducing its new line of Jumbo Snax, featuring several of its cereals in snack-sized packages. The new product line features fan favorites, including Kellogg’s Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops–caramel crunch flavor and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes-inspired Tiger Paws. The new Tiger Paws shape features a crisp flavor similar to Kellogg’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Oettle Joins Revionics As Principal Product And Program Manager
Austin, Texas-based Revionics, a provider of retail pricing, promotions, markdowns and advanced analytics solutions, has hired Joshua Oettle as principal product and program manager. As a product leader with a proven track record of shaping and driving strategic initiatives for technology companies, Oettle joins the company with more than 15 years of experience in product […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Fachner Appointed President Of J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Dan Fachner, president and CEO of The ICEE Co., has been appointed president of J&J Snack Foods Corp, reporting to Gerald B. Shreiber, chairman of the board and CEO. As president, Fachner will have responsibility for the entire business of J&J Snack Foods with all business heads reporting directly to him. Fachner will remain as […]