On Oct. 11, Allegiance Retail Services LLC held a grand opening of Green Way Markets on 20 North Salem Road in Cross River, Westchester County, New York. Owned and operated by the Estevez family, this is the newest banner for the Iselin, New Jersey-based cooperative. Green Way Markets provides a curated selection of prepared foods, […]
Category: Center Store
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People To Watch: Conagra Brands Director Of Sales Wendi Archambault
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a series entitled People to Watch that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Wendi Archambault, director of sales for Conagra Brands. Tell me a little bit about you and […]
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Smartfood Popcorn Launches Lower Calorie Options With Smart50
Plano, Texas-based brand Smartfood has introduced Smart50. Air popped and available in White Cheddar and Sea Salt, the brand’s two flavors of ready-to-eat popcorn are 50 calories per cup or less. “With the launch of Smart50, we wanted to show consumers that making smart choices doesn’t mean having to sacrifice fun or flavor,” says Tracey […]
Posted inH-E-B, Bakery News, Beverage News, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Health & Wellness, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Produce News, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Specialty
H-E-B Opens Its Buffalo Heights Store, First In Mixed-Use Development
H-E-B opened the new Buffalo Heights location Wednesday, Oct. 9, further expanding the company’s inner loop footprint in Houston. The store anchors the new Buffalo Heights mid-rise project at Washington Avenue and Heights Boulevard at 3663 Washington Avenue. It marks the first H-E-B built in a mixed-use development. The brand new, 96,000-s.f. store features expansive […]
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Safe Harvest Debuts Its Line Of Soups In Glass Jars
Safe Harvest soups in glass jars launched in 2,100 stores including Kroger, Ralphs, QFC and Fred Meyer, King Sooper, Fry’s, Roundy’s, Smiths and Dillons. “Ingredient purity and fresh taste is paramount for us,” says Bryan Boches, co-founder of Safe Catch. “We source wild seafood for its purity, amazing taste and nutrients, and we use organic […]
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Spindrift Sparkling Water Now Available In All Publix Stores
Spindrift sparkling water now is available at Publix grocery store locations throughout the Southeast. Spindrift says it is pioneering a new segment of sparkling water focusing on real, traceable ingredients. Using water, bubbles and real squeezed fruit, all products are free from added sweeteners or natural flavors, and are made with fruit that is picked […]
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The Tea Spot Expands U.S. Distribution With The Fresh Market
The Tea Spot is now available in The Fresh Market with its line of organic and functional specialty teas for grocery and retail. The Tea Spot began the partnership with The Fresh Market earlier this year and is now in all 161 of the company’s grocery stores in 22 states across the United States. In […]
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Bumble Bee Foods Moving To ‘Best In Market’ Broker Coverage
San Diego-based Bumble Bee Foods is moving to a “Best in Market” broker coverage model to prepare for growth in 2020 and beyond. The go-to-market approach will use a mix of direct, broker assist and local broker coverage to best address local markets and channels. Advantage Sales previously had represented Bumble Bee for more than […]