Wholesaler selects ReposiTrak Traceability Network solution Affiliated Foods Inc., a wholesaler serving more than 800 member stores across the Southwest, has accelerated its efforts to comply with the FDA’s new food traceability rule (FSMA 204) by adopting the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. The move enables Affiliated Foods’ suppliers to seamlessly exchange the complex Key Data Element […]
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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 inFood City, Independent Store News, Southeast
Food City Confirms Plans For 6 Stores In Huntsville, Alabama Area
Food City President and CEO Steve Smith has confirmed that K-VA-T Food Stores will build six Food City locations in the Huntsville, Alabama, area over the next six years. “We’re excited to be moving into Huntsville, Alabama, and the surrounding areas, and while this is our first project in the area, it certainly won’t be […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Varghese Joins SpartanNash As VP, Applications And Data
Binu Varghese will lead IT innovation and data strategy in new role SpartanNash has hired Binu Varghese as VP of applications and data, effective immediately. An experienced technology and product leader, Varghese joins SpartanNash from Carrier Corporation in Atlanta, where he served as global director of data, analytics and artificial intelligence. “One of our core capabilities […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast
Giant Food Opens E-Commerce Fulfillment Center In Manassas, Virginia
Expands service to 140+ new zip codes; adds beer, wine for local deliveries Giant Food has opened its Giant Delivers e-commerce fulfillment center in Manassas, Virginia. The new 82,000-square-foot facility will make home and business delivery possible for thousands of new customers in more than 140 zip codes across northern Virginia. Enhancing service to customers […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, Southeast
Prairie Farms Dairy Launches Mini Ice Cream Bars
New treats bring together trio of favorite flavors, mega influencer triplets Prairie Farms has launched its Small Batch Premium Just Dipped Mini Classic Ice Cream Bars. The limited-edition variety pack includes America’s top three ice cream flavors – vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Made with real ice cream and simple ingredients, each multi-pack contains 12 individually […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Urges Customers To Prepare For Natural Disasters
Grocer encourages preparedness, plus offers discounts on essential supplies, $20 in free groceries Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is encouraging customers to begin preparing for natural disasters this week during National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season is June 1, and customers should begin to stock up now on vital items […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Save A Lot Offers New ‘Shop The Dot’ Savings Program
In-store signage, weekly ad highlight monthly price drops, additional savings St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, is rolling out a new savings program. The new “Shop the Dot” program launching this week is an in-store, print and digital marketing campaign designed to highlight regular […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
New Seasons Market To Open 22nd Portland Metro Area Store In 2025
West Coast grocer to create more than 100 jobs in Hillsboro’s Tanasbourne Area New Seasons Market is planning to open its 22nd store, located in Hillsboro’s Tanasbourne Town Center, in the second quarter of 2025. It will fill the 27,271-square-foot space formerly held by Office Depot at 11000 NE Evergreen Parkway. “We are excited to expand our presence […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
The Art And Science Of Product Selection
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Getting product assortment right is not an easy task, yet it is absolutely critical to retail success. Unlike inventory management and pricing, where there may be considerable data and analytical tools to guide decision making, assortment optimization requires a balance of art with science, especially […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Butterball Launches Bun-Length Hearty Turkey Sausage Links
Garner, North Carolina-based Butterball has launched Butterball Hearty Turkey Sausage. The butcher-style turkey sausage link is bun-length and offers the same taste and texture of its pork counterparts, but with 70 percent less fat than pork and beef smoked sausage, according to USDA data. It is available in two flavors: Old World Smoked and Polish Style. “The […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
Gent Joins Consumer Brands As EVP Of Industry Engagement
The Consumer Brands Association has named Genna Gent EVP of industry engagement, effective May 17. “This is such an important hire at such an important time for the association, and I could not be more pleased to be welcoming Genna to the team,” said David Chavern, president and CEO. “Genna brings exceptional experience as a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Opens New Grocery, Liquor Stores May 3 In Little River, SC
First 100 customers receive free mystery Food Lion gift card; other giveaways planned Food Lion will open its new grocery store and adjacent liquor store at 77 S. Highway 57 in Little River, South Carolina, on May 3. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:45 a.m., the store will open to the public at 8 a.m. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Makes New Appointments Across Massachusetts, Connecticut
The management of Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods has announced several new appointments in its Massachusetts and Connecticut locations. In Massachusetts: Jonathan Leombruno of Abington – deli, kitchen and bakery merchandiser trainer, Springfield, Store Support Center; Ross M. Corcoran of Belchertown, inventory control manager, Springfield, Fresh and Local Distribution Center; Steven A. Fernandes of Belchertown, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Markets renovates Northville, NY store
Ribbon cutting set May 3 Tops Friendly Markets is celebrating the grand re-opening of its 201 Main St. location in Northville, New York. This store is centrally located in the heart of the historic Northville district, which is also home to Great Sacandaga Lake & Park, Ponderosa Pines Camp Grounds, Waterfront Park and Northville-Placid Trail. […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
Yesway Debuts New Allsup’s Concept Store At Texas Motor Speedway
New store brings Allsup’s favorites to NASCAR, IndyCar fans trackside Yesway opened an Allsup’s location April 1 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, in time for the spring and summer racing season. Yesway and TMS recently reached a multi-year agreement naming Allsup’s as the new official convenience store of Texas Motor Speedway. The store […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Sam’s Club Debuts MAP Partners Club
New partners include CommerceIQ, Flywheel, Pacvue, Skai, Stackline Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart Inc. and a membership warehouse club, has launched its new partner program for Sam’s Club Member Access Platform. MAP Partners Club connects advertisers with a certified network of agencies and technology providers to maximize campaign performance. MAP Partners Club […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Produce News
SF Market Achieves Climate Benefits Through Produce Recovery, Distribution
Seven million pounds of fresh produce donated since 2016 The SF Market, San Francisco’s original wholesale produce market, home to 26 independent merchant businesses, has reached a milestone in recovering and donating seven million pounds of surplus produce since the program began in 2016. The SF Market’s Food Recovery Program works with market merchants each […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Flashfood, The Giant Co. Save 6M Pounds Of Food From Reaching Landfills
Milestone achieved in less than two years In honor of Stop Food Waste Day, Flashfood and The Giant Company announced a major milestone in their sustainability and food waste reduction efforts. Since first partnering with Flashfood, a digital marketplace that connects consumers to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date, in May 2020, The Giant Company […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News
Viva Fresh Donates 20K+ Pounds Of Fresh Produce
Donation to North Texas Food Bank aims to help close hunger gap The Texas International Produce Association again teamed up with the North Texas Food Bank of Plano, Texas, to help close the hunger gap. At the conclusion of the Viva Fresh Expo earlier this month, 21,806 pounds of fresh produce was donated. The donation […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
Experts Optimistic That Inflation Will Decrease In 2023
FMI – the Food Industry Association hosted a briefing March 15, “Impact of Inflation on Grocery Shopper Buying Habits: Looking Inside Inflation’s Black Box,” to discuss what lies ahead for food prices in 2023. The briefing looked at how higher prices have impacted shopper buying habits and how grocers are responding to the economic climate […]