On Sept. 28, Dollar General Corp. held the grand opening of its 16,000th store in Panama City, Florida. The company marked the event with a community celebration and donations to two local elementary schools at its new store on East Third Street, which will serve Gulf Coast residents still rebuilding from devastation caused by Hurricane Michael […]
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Posted inGelson's, Beverage News, Center Store, Organic Natural, Packaging News, Private Label Brands, West
Gelson’s Introduces Certified Organic Roasts From Groundwork Coffee
Gelson’s has collaborated with Los Angeles-based Groundwork Coffee to create two certified organic roasts exclusively for Gelson’s. Both are available in all of Gelson’s 27 locations in Southern California. Packaged in 12-oz. vacuum-sealed bags, the whole bean coffee is USDA-certified organic, fair-traded and ethically sourced. They are both priced at $14.99 and include: Gelson’s Signature […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Frozen Food, National, New Products, Private Label Brands
Albertsons Changes Frozen Lineup, Launches Plant-Based Private Label
Seizing on consumer demand in frozen meals, Albertsons Cos. has revamped its lineup of Own Brands entrees with 55 new items, from organic plant-based meals for the “flexitarian” to protein power bowls. “We’re in a new age for frozen meals,” says Chad Coester, SVP of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands. “Shoppers deserve premium meals that deliver […]
Posted inSoutheast, Organic Natural, Packaging News, Private Label Brands, Suppliers, Supply Chain News, Sustainability News
Food Lion Commits To Sustainable Chemistry, Products, Packaging
In its latest move to make its private brand products and packaging more sustainable, Food Lion has made a new sustainable chemistry commitment. Working in partnership with Retail Business Services, which develops private brand products for each of the Ahold Delhaize USA local brands, Food Lion will restrict certain chemicals from products and packaging, work […]
Posted inNational, Aldi, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Nonfood Items, Organic Natural, Packaging News, Private Label Brands
Aldi Little Journey Products Earn The Good Housekeeping Seal
More than 50 Aldi-exclusive Little Journey baby and toddler essentials have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, bringing the symbol of quality assurance and consumer protection to even more products at Aldi. Little Journey items with the seal include a wide range of products from newborn diapers and wipes, to gentle baby wash and organic puree […]
Posted inBeverage News, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, National, New Products, Organic Natural, Private Label Brands, Snacks Brands
Seasonal Fan-Favorite Sprouts Brand Products Are Back
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide are stocked with limited-time pumpkin spice and harvest-inspired Sprouts Brand products. Several items will make their debut this year, such as Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha, Harvest Salsa, Apple Cider Jam and Pumpkin Vinaigrette. Back by popular demand are Pumpkin Snaps, Pumpkin Seed Tortilla Chips and Pumpkin Loops, among others. These […]
Posted inPackaging News, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, Private Label Brands
Design Can Help Private Brands Stand Out On Store Shelves
Do your private brand products stand out on the shelf or do they fade into the background—simply another can, box or bottle among a sea of competitors? In today’s retail environment, 98 percent of national brand assortment is the same across retailers—making differentiation through private brands vital to a retailer’s success. And what’s on the […]
Posted inBakery News, Corporate Store News, Perishables, Private Label Brands, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Marketside Bundt Cakes Rolling Into Walmart Store Bakeries
Walmart has a new line of private label Marketside Bundt Cakes, now available in store bakeries. Cakes come in Double Chocolate Chip, Lemon and White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl flavors, and each is topped with a cream cheese icing. Priced at $9.98 each, the cakes are ideal for special occasions, with toppers already included. Walmart is […]
Posted in, Center Store, Midwest, Nonfood Items, Private Label Brands, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Bunzl R3 Introduces Right Choice Brand Of Paper Products
Bunzl R3, a Morton Grove, Illinois-based distribution service provider, has launched a new brand, Right Choice, a comprehensive line of towel, tissue and napkin products, ranging from hard-wound roll towels—popular in education, industrial and foodservice markets—to septic-safe bath tissue. Right Choice also offers beverage napkins, facial tissue and c-fold, center-pull, single-fold, multi-fold and kitchen roll […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Dairy News, Deli News, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, New Products, Private Label Brands, Produce News, Supply Chain News
Good & Gather, Target’s New Food Brand, Set To Release Sept. 15
Good & Gather, the latest addition to Target’s own-brand lineup, will hit stores on Sept. 15. The launch will bring 650 new products to the Minneapolis-based retailer’s shelves, with all 2,000-plus items available by late next year. The Good & Gather products range from dairy and produce to ready-made pastas, meats and more—all with no […]
Posted inBeverage News, C-Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Private Label Brands, Southwest
7-Eleven Stores Introduce Sports Drink 7-Select Replenish
7-Eleven, the Irving, Texas-based convenience retailer, is selling 7-Select Replenish, an isotonic sports drink that contains no artificial sweeteners or high-fructose corn syrup. Available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores, 7-Select Replenish comes in four flavors: Lemonade, Orange Mango, Cucumber Mint and Guava Splash. While the everyday suggested retail price is $1.99, customers can take advantage of […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Bakery News, Beverage News, Center Store, Dairy News, Deli News, Frozen Food, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Industry News, International Foods, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Nonfood Items, Organic Natural, Perishables, Private Label Brands, Produce News, Snacks Brands, Specialty, Store News, West
Comparable Store Sales Flat For Sprouts In Second Quarter
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, reported net sales of $1.4 billion—a 7 percent increase from the same period in 2018—for the 13-week second quarter ended June 30. Comparable store sales were up 0.1 percent for the quarter. The two-year comparable store sales growth rate was 2.1 percent. Net income in the quarter was […]
Posted inMidwest, Grocery News, Private Label Brands, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
TreeHouse Foods To Sell Snacks Division To Atlas Holdings LLC
TreeHouse Foods Inc., headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the company’s snacks division to Atlas Holdings LLC. Atlas owns and operates 19 manufacturing and distribution businesses, which collectively employ more than 17,000 associates at more than 150 facilities worldwide. Atlas has agreed to pay $90 million for the […]
Posted inDairy News, Industry News, National, Organic Natural, Private Label Brands
Lactalis Group Acquires Ehrmann’s U.S. Yogurt Division
Lactalis Group in Buffalo, New York, has acquired Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy, the U.S. yogurt business of Ehrmann AG, a Bavaria, Germany-based dairy company. The acquisition was completed on July 5. Established in 2009, Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy has two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that employ 250 people in Brattleboro, Vermont, and Casa Grande, Arizona. The plants manufacture […]
Posted inGrocery News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Industry News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Private Label Brands, Produce News, Southeast, Store News
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open First Jacksonville, Florida, Store July 10
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its first store in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday, July 10. Sprouts will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 30,000-s.f. location at 4873 Town Center Parkway before doors open at 7 a.m. The public is invited to join the festivities. The first 200 shoppers will receive 20 percent off their initial […]
Posted inGrocery News, Center Store, Private Label Brands, Southeast, Suppliers
Golding Farms Foods Acquires Arcobasso Foods To Enhance Its Offerings
Golding Farms Foods, a Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based manufacturer of private label and branded sauce and condiment products, has acquired Arcobasso Foods Inc., a manufacturer of refrigerated dressings, sauces and beverage mixers. Golding Farms says the acquisition will enhance its product offerings and capabilities in several high-growth categories and establishes a national manufacturing footprint to supply […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Grocery News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Store News, West
New San Diego Location To Mark Aldi’s 1,900th Store
Aldi’s new store in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego that will open June 13 will be the Illinois-based grocer’s 1,900th store in the U.S. The store is part of a $3.4 billion Aldi investment to expand to 2,500 stores nationwide by the end of 2022. To celebrate the store opening, Aldi will host […]
Posted inRaley's, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Private Label Brands, Store News, West
Raley’s Private Label Chicken Now Antibiotic Free, Cage Free
Raley’s Private Label Chicken program has been relaunched with two significant improvements. For the first time in the grocer’s 84-year history, Raley’s brand chicken is now 100 percent antibiotic free and packaged in 100 percent recyclable trays. The changes to Raley’s Private Label Chicken are yet another step in Raley’s commitment to sustainability and health, […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Nonfood Items, Packaging News, Perishables, Store News, West
Albertsons Updating, Adding To Signature Select Brand Line
Albertsons Cos.’ Signature Select brand is ramping up its presence across stores with the addition of more than 300 new products and updated branding in 2019. The redesigned products are in the Signature Kitchens, Signature Home, refreshe and The Snack Artist brands. Streamlining these products into Signature Select’s portfolio of more than 2,400 products provides […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Grocery News, Independent Store News, Midwest, Private Label Brands, Store News, Suppliers
Seafood Is Something Special At Hy-Vee Stores
Shoppers walking the perimeter of some Hy-Vee stores will come across well-stocked seafood departments before they reach the meat counter. “We are far ahead of anyone else in the Midwest on supply of fresh seafood,” said Jay Marshall, executive vice president, co-chief operating officer and president of Hy-Vee’s subsidiaries and commissaries. So far ahead, in […]