Lufkin, Texas-based Brookshire Brothers, with 72 retail supermarkets in Texas and Louisiana, recently launched a facility-wide lighting update including in-store, parking lot, exterior signage and refrigerated case fixtures. Using a myriad of new linear fluorescent lighting (LFL) and LED technologies from GE Lighting, Brookshire Brothers will, once all of its stores have been completed, reduce […]
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Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Midwest
Alto-Shaam Adds Grease Collection System For Gas Combitherm Line
Alto-Shaam has introduced a new grease collection unit that safely and conveniently collects grease and meat by-products from its electric Combitherm ovens in high-volume production facilities. This same innovative technology that creates a safer way to collect and dispose of grease is now available in its gas Combitherm units. The Combitherm Automatic Grease Collection System […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Southeast
Publix Recognized as a Best Place to Work in IT
For the eighth consecutive year, Publix has been honored as one of IDG’s Computerworld top workplaces for information technology (IT) professionals. This honor is part of the weekly IT publication’s 19th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey, published in the June 18 issue of Computerworld and online at www.computerworld.com. “Our I/S associates’ contributions […]
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Gov. Snyder Launches Pure Michigan FIT at Family Fare Store
On June 13, a news conference was held at Spartan Stores Family Fare Metro Health Village location where Gov. Rick Snyder introduced Pure Michigan FIT, a nutrition and fitness initiative focusing on children up to age 5 that will provide tools and resources for Michigan families to incorporate healthy eating habits and physical activity into […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Southwest
Market Street Launches D/FW Mobile App
Lubbock, Texas-based United Supermarkets, owner of Market Street, has launched its Market Street D/FW iPhone application (app), which allows Smart Rewards loyalty members on-the-go access to their account details, including current points, rewards and personalized offers. The free, downloadable app provides a more rewarding shopping experience for guests, the company said, with mobile access to […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Midwest, Southeast
Meijer Announces New Fuel Savings Program
Meijer has a new summertime fuel savings program providing customers with a 10 cent per gallon discount on fuel at all 179 Meijer gas stations. This new discount program became available to Meijer credit customers on June 8 and will continue through Sept. 3. “Meijer is always looking for ways to save our customers money,” […]
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Sonoco Introduces UltraFreshSystem For Fresh-Cut Produce
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies; Paper Pak Industries, a leading manufacturer of absorbent mediums for the food industry; and Bunzl Distribution, a global packaging and supplies distribution company, are introducing the UltraFreshSystem for packaging fresh-cut produce. The UltraFreshSystem features a custom-designed, thermoformed Sonoco tray combined with an UltraZapXtendaPak food safety pad […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Midwest
C.H. Robinson Continues Support of Bike Ride for Multiple Sclerosis
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, one of the world’s largest third party logistics companies, has announced that it is, for the third straight year, the title sponsor for the Bike MS: C.H. Robinson Worldwide MS 150 Ride. The ride takes place June 9-10. This two-day bike ride is the largest cycling event in Minnesota covering approximately 150 […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Equipment & Technology, National
Citgo Introduces ‘Good Rewards’ Program For Visa Account Holders
Houston, Texas-based Citgo Petroleum is launching Citgo Good Rewards, a summer promotion that allows consumers to earn Citgo gift cards with eight minimum purchases of $20 or more made with a Visa card enrolled in the program. Running through Sept. 20 in all Citgo markets, the program is designed to give customers even more reasons […]
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MyWebGrocer Launches Facebook Circular App
MyWebGrocer has launched a new Facebook Circular App that allows retailers to share their weekly ad circulars with the 179 million Americans who use Facebook each month. Some of the early retail partners include Weis Markets, Brookshire’s and Piggly Wiggly Midwest. These stores’ customers can now do their grocery planning on Facebook, where many shoppers […]
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Daymon Launches World’s First Private Brand App
Daymon Worldwide has launched the world’s first Private Brand mobile app, available for iPhone, iPad and Android platforms. The app was unveiled Tuesday in Amsterdam at PLMA’s World of Private Label trade show, the annual international conference of the Private Label Manufacturers Association. Labeled iDaymon, the new mobile app features access to Private Brand resources […]
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LiveAisle Signage Can Give Small Grocers Big-Store Sales Appeal
Avery Dennison Designed and Engineered Solutions has introduced low-cost shelf signage that enables grocers and small supermarket chains to advertise sales at the shelf-level with the same degree of professionalism as retailing giants. Avery Dennison LiveAisle™ shelf solutions consist of shelf talkers, markers, end cap talkers, violators and wobblers. The signage has a unique product […]
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Whole Planet Foundation Launches Green Lifestyle Mobile App
Whole Planet Foundation and BlueAvocado have launched a “Make Change. Not Waste.” mobile iPhone application that rewards Whole Foods Market® shoppers with coupons for green lifestyle actions, while raising awareness and funds for poverty alleviation. The app provides shoppers with badges and coupons from a catalog of 45 green lifestyle behaviors including recycling, using a […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National, Northeast
Campbell Soup Co. Names Adam Kmiec Director of Digital Marketing, Social Media
Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Adam Kmiec as director of digital marketing and social media. Kmiec, 32, will lead Campbell’s digital marketing and social media efforts to enhance consumer demand and build equity for the company and its brands. Kmiec will be responsible for leading a global digital marketing and social media strategy that encompasses […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, West
New Loyalty Program Begins At C&K Market
C&K Market Inc., operating 62 stores in Oregon and California under the banners Ray’s Food Place, Shop Smart, and C&K Market, has signed with Accelitec Inc., to launch a Customer Relationship Management platform. The launch of this new platform is an exciting step forward for the family owned and privately held Brookings,Ore.-based company, according to […]
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Shopko Partners with Wishabi to Launch Digital Circular
Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC in partnership with Wishabi has launched its new digital circular. Accessible at www.shopko.com, the digital circular immediately highlights Shopko’s weekly deals. Wishabi’s patent-pending technology allows consumers to quickly discover the best deals, get reviews and ratings and shop directly though the digital circular across all their favorite devices. Using discount […]
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FMI’s Walsh: ‘Back To The Future’ For Chicago Show In 2014
Though FMI 2012 The Food Retail Show just wrapped up in Dallas, Texas, Food Marketing Institute officials already are preparing for the big show in 2014. Pat Walsh, SVP of industry relations, education and research for FMI, tells The Shelby Report that show will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago. It is scheduled for […]
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Pretzel Crisps Star In Online Music Video
Snack Factory has launched its “One Snack” digital marketing campaign for its Pretzel Crisps®, 110-calorie, flat-baked pretzel crackers. The campaign kicked off April 25 with online video content for its 240,000-plus Facebook and Twitter fans. “We needed a way to better engage with our social media communities and on the web,” said Perry Abbenante, VP […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Organic Natural, Southwest
Mile High Organics Is Nation’s First USDA-Certified Organic Online Grocer
Colorado-based Mile High Organics, a leading organic produce and natural grocery delivery service, is the first online grocery retailer in the United States to receive USDA organic certification. The voluntary certification assures customers of the company’s commitment to transparency and traceability, and to supporting organic farmers through the delivery of high-quality food, according to company […]
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ROFDA, Media Solutions Corp. Announce Partnership
Media Solutions Corp. (MSC) and Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) have announced their partnership to provide ROFDA member distributors new services to help their independent retailer customers to compete more favorably. “We founded MSC in July of 2011 and the very first call we made was to ROFDA to brainstorm how MSC could […]