Posted inCenter Store, National, Walmart

Walmart Expands Pet Care Offerings In Georgia, Arizona

Walmart has announced key expansions to its core pet care offerings, widening access to affordable in-person and virtual veterinary care, prescription delivery, grooming services and food and supplies. The pet category continues to be one of the most dynamic in retail, with a projected annual spending growth of 7 percent by 2030 and household expenses […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, West

Sprouts Farmers Market To Debut Real Root Product Line

Sprouts Farmers Market is introducing Real Root by Sprouts, a new private label product line of more than 130 premium body care, personal care and home fragrance items. All Real Root by Sprouts products are cruelty-free and do not have parabens, phthalates, artificial fragrances, colors, skin irritants or potentially harmful ingredients, and many are vegan. […]

Posted inProduce News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Bakery News, Center Store, Midwest

AWG’s Best Choice Introduces New Look For Fresh Perimeter Products

Best Choice, the flagship of AWG’s private brands portfolio, is enhancing its presence in fresh perimeter departments – including bakery, produce, meat and seafood – with a new look and product innovations.  “We want to develop products that people are proud to put in their carts and that help AWG member retailers differentiate themselves from […]

Posted inCenter Store, Association News, Northeast

Catania Oils’ Coleman Named Treasurer Of North American Olive Oil Association

Mark Coleman, SVP of global sales of Ayer, Massachusetts-based Catania Oils, has been appointed to the executive committee of the North American Olive Oil Association. In this role, Coleman will serve as treasurer for the organization, which states its primary missions are quality monitoring, education and promotion of all types of olive oil sold in North America. […]