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Kroger, Kitchen United Partner To Provide Meal Pick Up And Delivery

The Kroger Co., one of America’s largest grocery retailers, and ghost kitchen industry leader Kitchen United are partnering to offer customers freshly prepared, on-demand restaurant food. “Our customers’ appetite for fresh, on-demand meals continues to accelerate, and we remain focused on offering new and innovative products that provide anything, anytime, anywhere,” said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger’s […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

SEG Offers ‘Try It, Love It Or Your Money Back’ On  8,000-Plus Products

A recent SEG consumer survey revealed that 99 percent of customers perceive private label products as equal to or better than similar products from national brands. Southeastern Grocers Inc. is helping customers save with its SE Grocers private label products that offer a guaranteed lower everyday price on more than 8,000 items.  Due to supply […]

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Amazon Fresh Opens First Pennsylvania Location In Warrington

The new Amazon Fresh store in Warrington, Pennsylvania opened to the public on Aug. 5. This is the first Amazon Fresh store in Pennsylvania, and the 16th in the country. “We’re excited to begin serving the Warrington community and to welcome customers into our doors today,” said Ron Marra, store manager. “Customers shopping at the store […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Adoption Of AI And Advanced Analytics In Retail Operations

Sponsored content Whether AI or advanced analytics, North American merchant organizations are stepping up their investment in new technologies, which is driving the retail industry to near full adoption. According to a survey conducted by the Research Management Group (RMG) in 2020, approximately 78 percent of the industry will have adopted AI and 89 percent […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Cardenas Markets Offering $1,000 Sign-on Bonus Through September

Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets, one of the largest Hispanic grocery chains in the country, is currently offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus through Sept. 30.  The sign-on bonus applies to those who onboard for positions in the company’s distribution center in addition to roles in Cardenas Markets store locations across all its geographies. “Cardenas Markets is seeking candidates […]

Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Ball To Build New Aluminum Beverage Packaging Plants In UK, Russia

Broomfield, Colorado-based Ball Corp., a manufacturer of recyclable aluminum beverage packaging, is planning to significantly increase its production capacity with new cutting-edge facilities in the UK and Russia.  With an increasing consumer call for more sustainable purchasing options and a growing number of new brands and beverage categories choosing cans, demand for aluminum packaging is rapidly […]

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Titan Farms’ Sustainable Packaging Receives High Praise

Ridge Spring, South Carolina-based Titan Farms has brought back its sustainable, eco-friendly packaging this summer to meet the increasing demand for less single use plastics. “Nature’s Peach” box is a 100 percent recyclable four-pack that uses earthy tones to highlight the peaches. The durable yet convenient packaging allows shoppers to carry by the center handle […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, National

The Kroger Co. Elects Elaine Chao To Board of Directors

The Kroger Co. has elected Elaine Chao to the company’s board of directors until the annual shareholders meeting in 2022. At that time, she will stand for election by the shareholders. “We are pleased to welcome Elaine to Kroger,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “She’s an experienced national and global leader who brings […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West

Bashas’ Diné Market To Celebrate Opening Of Shiprock Store Aug. 7

With a commitment to serving the Navajo Nation, Arizona-based Bashas’ is welcoming members of the community to celebrate the grand opening of Bashas’ Diné Market in Shiprock, New Mexico on Aug. 7. Located in the Shiprock /Tse’ Bit’ A’i Shopping Center at U.S.-491 and Highway 64, the 42,108-square-foot Diné Market is Bashas’ ninth grocery store […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, West

Super A Foods’ 50th Anniversary Is Milestone To Celebrate Founder’s Life

Second generation of Amens leading successful Super A Foods Commerce, Calilfornia-based Super A Foods – an eight-store, privately held super- market chain that primarily caters to Hispanic and Asian shoppers in Los Angeles – is cele- brating its 50th anniversary in 2021. The fact that it must do so without its founder, the iconic Lou […]

Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Weigel’s Convenience Store CEO McMullen Dies At Age 74

Weigel’s CEO Kenneth E. McMullen, 74, of Powell, Tennessee, died July 29, 2021. In 1981, he joined Weigel’s Inc., an East Tennessee convenience store chain and dairy, in what would become a 40-year career. His initial job with Weigel’s was as the company’s operations manager. McMullen was instrumental in the company’s growth through his innovative […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Food Lion’s MVP Named The No. 2 Loyalty Grocery Retail Program

Food Lion’s MVP Savings Program was ranked second in The Loyalty Report’s Best U.S. Grocery Retail Programs of 2021. The Loyalty Report is recognized as the industry’s longest standing and largest global study on customer engagement, loyalty attitudes, behaviors, drivers and distribution. This is the second consecutive year Food Lion’s MVP Rewards customer loyalty program […]

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Walmart To Pay 100% Of College Tuition, Books For Associates 

Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart will pay 100 percent of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U education program. Starting Aug. 16, the $1 a day fee will be removed for associates, making all education programs paid for by Walmart. This means approximately 1.5 million part-time and full-time Walmart and Sam’s Club associates […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Grocers of New England, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Largest Rooftop Solar Array In New Hampshire Installed At AGNE

The largest retailer-owned, wholesale grocery distribution center in New England soon will boast New Hampshire’s largest rooftop solar array. The installation of a 1,292-kilowatt DC rooftop array has begun on Associated Grocers of New England, which will soon be powered by 3,400 solar panels, making it the Granite State’s largest rooftop solar array built to […]

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Sprouts Farmers Market Adds Lineup Of 13 New Products In August

Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide have added a new lineup of 13 products for August, including 10 that are exclusive to the healthy grocer. Each month, shoppers can look for “Find a New Favorite” icons throughout stores to discover the newest foods and supplements. Among the new products are: Wicked Foods Plant-Based Meals: Chef-driven flavors, wholesome veggies and herbs […]

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Tennessee Grocers Group Seeks Swipe Fee Fairness

‘Particularly unfair’ merchants have to pay fee on tax portion by Eric Pereira / staff writer  The Tennessee Grocery and Convenience Store Association had some accomplishments during the state’s recent legislative session, but its leader said the group already has set its sights on next year.  The first priority that President and CEO Rob Ikard mentioned […]

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Customer Care Comes First At Arkansas’ Edwards Food Giant

Exec: Our people know that’s going to be ‘difference maker’ by Eric Pereira / staff writer Paul Rowton, VP of Edwards Food Giant, thinks e-commerce is here to stay for grocers in Arkansas, but he doesn’t see it becoming a majority of his business in the next few years.  “Pre-packaged is certainly a route we’re […]

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AWG’s Smith Testifies On Economic Discrimination, Power Buyers

Senate Judiciary Committee exploring the matter From staff reports David Smith, the president and CEO of Associated Wholesale Grocers, a National Grocers Association member, testified July 28 before the full Senate Judiciary Committee on the effects of economic discrimination and anticompetitive tactics by power buyers on independent grocers nationwide.  Consolidation and concentration in the grocery […]