Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has launched two on-premise kitchens, respectively at stores in metro Indianapolis, Indiana, and metro Columbus, Ohio. Developed in partnership with ClusterTruck, a technology start-up that operates delivery-only restaurants, the kitchens will provide a variety of freshly prepared meals on-demand with no service or delivery fees. Kroger and ClusterTruck’s on-premise kitchens were developed from the […]
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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 inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sam’s Club Hiring 2K In Support Of Special Holiday Shopping Plans
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club has been preparing all year long to help its members make the most out of the upcoming holiday season. In a survey of its members regarding holiday shopping plans, 61 percent said they would be shopping more online this year, and 31 percent said they would be shopping earlier than past […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National, The Kroger Co.
2020 Grocery Digital Maturity Benchmark Reveals New Leader
While the overall grocery retail segment grew 8 percent in Q2 2020 compared to Q2 2019, Incisiv’s second annual Grocery Digital Maturity Benchmark, sponsored by Mercatus, FlyBuy and ShopperKit, found that the top 25 percent of the most digitally mature retailers grew 19 percent, or 2.4 times the industry average. This year’s rankings also highlighted major improvements in digital capabilities […]
Posted inCOVID News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Teamsters Prepare To Strike Against Some SoCal Grocers
More than 4,000 Teamster warehouse workers and truck drivers that deliver food and supplies to Southern California grocery stores are facing the possibility of a work shutdown. Grocery supply chain workers and their employers – Albertsons (includes Vons and Pavilions) and Kroger (includes Ralphs and Food4Less) – have been in contract negotiations since early August. The workers’ contract expired on Sept. […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kimberly-Clark Names Karrmann Chief Human Resources Officer
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has named Sandi Karrmann as SVP and chief human resources officer, effective Oct. 26. Karrmann will have global responsibilities for the human resources function including talent recruiting, development and performance management, labor relations, compensation and employee benefits. Karrmann will report to Mike Hsu, chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark, and serve on the company’s executive leadership team. “Sandi […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
Good Food Holdings Appoints Stern New CEO To Replace Turnbull
Los Angeles-based Good Food Holdings, the food retailing holding company for Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Metropolitan Market, New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Market, is appointing Neil Stern as its new CEO. Stern will be replacing Matt Turnbull, who has been with Good Food Holdings since 2012 and has served as its […]
Posted inGelson's, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Gelson’s Closing Early Thanksgiving Day, All Day On Black Friday
In an unprecedented move, Encino, California-based Gelson’s says all its markets, distribution centers and offices across the Southland will be closed on Black Friday, Nov. 27, as a gesture of appreciation to all its employees and associates for their outstanding commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic. Stores will also close early on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
3 Out Of 4 Consumers Fear Getting COVID-19 While Grocery Shopping
Despite social distancing, face coverings and tactics like one-way aisles, consumers remain wary about their safety while grocery shopping. A new poll reports that nearly 75 percent of consumers are concerned about catching COVID-19 while grocery shopping. The survey also reveals high frustration with the shopping experience and suggests ways grocery managers can relieve pain […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Patrick Manning Joins Novolex As SVP Of Corporate Development
Patrick Manning has joined Hartsville, South Carolina-based Novolex as SVP of corporate development. Novolex develops and manufactures diverse packaging and food service products. In filling this key position at the company, Manning will be responsible for business strategy and all corporate mergers and acquisitions activity. He will be part of the senior leadership team and report […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Flowers Foods Sets Company Record For 2020 Energy Star Certification
Fifteen Flowers Foods bakeries have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2020 Energy Star plant certification, a record for the company. In 2019, 13 of the company’s 46 bakeries achieved Energy Star status, meeting the EPA’s strict performance levels and standards for energy efficiency. “It is a testament to these bakeries’ commitment to sustainable […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Oct. 14 In Houston, TX
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new Houston, Texas, store at 1212 Old Spanish Trail on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 a.m. The new location will expand local access to fresh and healthy groceries, and will be open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. To celebrate, every shopper on opening day will receive a free reusable shopping […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, National
Nielsen’s Bases Releases Top 25 List Of Breakthrough Innovations
Bases, a Nielsen global consumer business, has released its 2020 U.S. Bases Top 25 Breakthrough Innovations List. While COVID-19 will have an enduring and profound impact on the CPG industry, one thing that cannot be overlooked is the role that innovation plays today and in the new normal that emerges. Consumer needs and priorities are […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Frieda’s Spooky Foods Help With Healthy Halloween At Home
As the ghost of COVID continues to linger, Halloween is expected to look a little different this year, making now the perfect time to inspire shoppers and their families to try some new spooky foods in the produce department. According to a recent survey, 45 percent of shoppers are looking to find new and different […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ShopRite Opens At The Boulevard Signature Series Redevelopment
Kimco Realty Corp., one of North America’s largest publicly traded owners and operators of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use assets, announces the grand opening of ShopRite, the 70,000-square-foot grocery anchor at The Boulevard, the approximately $200 million Signature Series redevelopment project on Staten Island. ShopRite is the project’s first tenant opening, marking a significant milestone […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Announces Launch Of Notes Offering
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. says its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries SEG Holding LLC and SEG Finance Corp. intend to issue $325.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2028. The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the subsidiaries of SEG that guarantee its existing asset-based revolving credit facility. The proceeds from […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar To Hire More Than 25,000 Associates
Chesapeake, Virginia-based Dollar Tree plans to hire more than 25,000 associates for its Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores and the company’s U.S. distribution centers during the fifth annual Nationwide Hiring Event, from Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 23. “Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are excited to bring aboard motivated individuals as we provide […]
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UNFI Selected As New Grocery Wholesaler By Key Food
Natural Foods Inc. and Key Food Stores Co-Operative say they have reached a long-term supply agreement for UNFI to serve as the primary grocery wholesaler to Key Food with expected sales to UNFI of approximately $10 billion over 10 years. Founded in 1937, Key Food is a co-operative of independently owned and corporate supermarkets located […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kraft Mac & Cheese Celebrates National Noodle Day By Sending Noods
In the midst of navigating through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, families and friends are looking for ways to offer love and comfort from a safe distance. Starting Oct. 6, National Noodle Day, Kraft is giving away its iconic blue boxes of Mac & Cheese so you can send the comfort of noods to your friends and family. Now […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
HAC Stores Breaks Ground On New Homeland Store In OKC Food Desert
HAC Stores broke ground Oct. 1 on a 30,000-square-foot Homeland store in northeast Oklahoma City, an area considered a food desert. The company is supplying groceries to a smaller store in the same area to help fill the need. Getting a full-service grocery store to northeast Oklahoma City has been in the works for more […]
Posted inCBD News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Could CBD Be Answer To Over 3M Americans’ Gastrointestinal Issues?
sponsored content All of us at some point or another have suffered from an upset stomach or a flu bug that disrupted our everyday lives. For a large number of Americans, currently over 3 million, digestive issues are a chronic occurrence collectively called Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)1. To make matters worse, those afflicted with various forms […]