The Independent Grocers Alliance held its annual Global Rally virtually Tuesday from Geissler’s Supermarkets IGA in Somers, Connecticut. The popular event offered content for everyone in the grocery industry – from part-time seasonal workers to store owners, wholesalers, vendors and beyond. IGA President and CEO John Ross served as the emcee, covering topics such as e-commerce, […]
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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 inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, National, Shelby Originals
IGA Programs Give Geissler’s An Edge In ‘Competitive Environment’
by Eric Pereira / content creator President and CEO Bob Rybick is quick to praise the opportunities that becoming an IGA has unlocked for Geissler’s Supermarkets over the past two decades. “We really liked the private label brands. But more recently, we found a lot more value in some of the programs that you’ve been […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Farmstead Brings No-Fee, Same-Day Delivery To Half Moon Bay, CA
Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, has expanded its service into Half Moon Bay, California, becoming the only no-fee and no-markup grocery delivery service in the area. With Farmstead, residents can get local brands such as Straus (with free bottle pickup), Cowgirl Creamery, Acme Bread (baked each morning) […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food, Flashfood Partner On Pilot Program To Reduce Waste
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C. regional food retailer, is collaborating with Flashfood, a digital marketplace providing customers access to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date. Initially available at three select Giant stores in Maryland and Virginia, this pilot program continues the expansion of Flashfood’s partnership with Giant’s parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA and […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Announces New Distribution Partnership With Erewhon
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors and Erewhon have signed a distribution agreement to enable and support the retailer’s growth and expansion plans. A Los Angeles-based organic grocer and café, Erewhon, helped pioneer the organic food movement and grown to six current locations with several more planned openings. The driving momentum resides in the success of the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Reports More Than 96% Of Active Workforce Is Vaccinated
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods says it has achieved nearly full vaccination of its active workforce. President and CEO Donnie King released the news in a note to members of the Tyson Foods workforce. The full note is below: “Throughout the pandemic, your health and safety has been our top priority. We have used every tool […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open New Menifee, CA Store On Nov. 3
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Menifee, California, at 27281 Newport Road, at 7 a.m. on Nov. 3. Known for a curated selection of healthy products, Sprouts offers affordable organic produce, fresh meat and seafood, immune-boosting supplements, plant-based products and more. Sprouts is open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. To celebrate the opening, the first 200 customers will receive 25 percent off […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Additional Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Option Available For COVID-19
Omaha, Nebraska-based Amber Specialty Pharmacy and Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions announce their available services for GlaxoSmithKline’s infused medication sotrovimab. The monoclonal antibody treatment has received the FDA’s emergency use authorization, or EUA, for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients. Sotrovimab is authorized to treat patients (12 years of age and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Acquires ReTech Labs
Dallax, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has acquired ReTech Labs, a global SaaS provider of real-time image capture and recognition technology. Through ReTech’s solutions, retailers and CPG teams can manage on-shelf availability, eliminate out-of-stock issues and distribution voids, and ensure the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
The Fresh Market Reinvents Food Shopping Experience At Original Store
The Fresh Market has taken its original Greensboro, North Carolina, store on Lawndale Drive to a new level of innovation. It has debuted a carry-out, fresh, made-to-order restaurant concept and exclusive new “Just Roasted, Just Brewed, Just for You” in-store coffee station from Roasting Plant Coffee. “This is The Fresh Market,” said Jason Potter, the company’s CEO. “We’ve created a groundbreaking […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Royal Farms To Use NCR Self-Checkout In 100% Of Stores
Royal Farms, a privately owned chain of convenience stores, is expanding its partnership with NCR Corp. to equip all of its stores with self-checkout solutions. The company operates in more than 250 locations throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “We introduced the first NCR self-checkout solutions in 2019, and while we […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Market’s New Concept Store To Open At City Foundry STL
Downers Grove, Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Market will open a new concept store on Nov. 10 at City Foundry in St. Louis, Missouri. It is located at 3701 Foundry Way. “We’re thrilled to finally announce when we’ll be opening our doors and welcoming the St. Louis community to our beautiful new flagship store,” said Store Director Jane Wilcox. “Our team provides shoppers […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sales Of Gold Potatoes Continue To Increase
New data shows volume sales of fresh gold potatoes outpacing sales of reds, russets and whites. This news comes as growers continue to provide a promising outlook for the harvest of their yellow-flesh varieties. Volume sales (in terms of pounds) of fresh gold potatoes increased 3.3 percent during the 52-week period ending Oct. 23, according […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Tattooed Chef To Purchase Belmont Confections Inc.
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc., a maker of plant-based foods, has entered into an agreement to acquire Belmont Confections Inc., a private label co-manufacturer of nutrition bars, for approximately $18 million in cash and stock. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Tattooed Chef Board of Directors and the acquisition is expected to close […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Save A Lot Celebrates National Pizza Month With Private Label Line
St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, invites pizza lovers everywhere to celebrate National Pizza Month this October with one of its new flavors. Now available at stores nationwide, Save A Lot’s private label line of Mantia’s frozen pizzas has expanded to include new thin […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. marked its 75th anniversary during its annual meeting on Oct. 21, when executives paid tribute to the family-owned businesses that comprise the cooperative and drive its success. Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan and EVP Chris Lane addressed Wakefern members, shareholders, staff and store management during the company’s meeting, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Adds 16 Exclusive New Products
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide have added a new lineup of 16 products for October. Each month, shoppers looking to venture out from their grocery list mainstays can look for the “Find a New Favorite” icon throughout their neighborhood Sprouts to discover the newest, tastiest foods and supplements that are specially curated with unique flavors and healthy attributes. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Foundation Gives Grant To Atlanta’s MUST Ministries
MUST Ministries, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the basic needs of families in crisis across metro Atlanta, has received a $240,000 grant from The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation for a new “farmer’s market style” mobile food pantry bus. “We are excited about supporting the important work of MUST Ministries,” said Felix Turner, manager […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Lamendola First Woman Elected To Serve On Associated Grocers Board
At its recent annual shareholder meeting, Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Associated Grocers Inc.’s shareholders elected Daphne Lamendola, the fourth-generation owner/operator of Lamendola’s Supermarket in Gonzales, as its first female board of directors member. Lamendola’s is one of the oldest family-owned and operated establishments in Ascension Parish, as well as one of the most tenured retail members […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Available At Publix Pharmacy
In accordance with recent CDC approval, Publix Pharmacy will administer booster doses of the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals. Appointments can be made through the company’s online reservation system. Eligibility for booster doses Immunized people may choose among Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson for their booster, regardless […]