“Pavilions is a testing ground for a lot of new and innovative items for the entire division,” said Wayne Heaton, VP and GM of the Pavilions banner. Together with Albertsons and Vons banner stores, they form Albertsons’ 329-store Southern California division. “If something works in Pavilions, there may be 100 stores in the other two […]
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The Kroger Co. Begins Flashfood Pilot In Richmond, VA
Flashfood has partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Division of The Kroger Co. to introduce its program at 16 stores in the Richmond, Virginia, area. Through the partnership, customers can buy fresh groceries in surplus or nearing their best-by date, including meat, dairy, produce and baked goods at larger discounts through the Flashfood app. Items are then […]
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Pavilions Marks 4 Decades Of Offering SoCal Consumers An Upscale Full-Shop
Wayne Heaton is VP and general manager of the Pavilions banner for Albertsons, which also owns Pavilions’ sister banner Vons. Heaton has enjoyed a long history in the grocery industry, starting as a courtesy clerk “pushing carts” in 1987. He came up through the ranks at Albertsons and served as a store director for many […]
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Hannaford Supermarkets Unveils Upgrades At 6 Locations
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has enhanced the overall shopping experience for customers and maximized energy-efficiency in-store by completing upgrades at six locations across the Northeast. Between January and June, remodels were completed at stores in Maine, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. The projects focused on enhancing customer convenience, including the addition of self-checkout registers and […]
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Harris Teeter Brings Back Annual Chef’s Best Fundraiser
Harris Teeter is bringing back its annual Chef’s Best fundraiser on Aug. 8, supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina‘s mission to eliminate hunger throughout 24 counties across North and South Carolina. This year’s event will feature an evening of Spanish-inspired cuisine crafted by chef, author, media personality and Cúrate co-founder Katie Button. Featuring tapas, […]
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Food 4 Less Leader Doyel Plans To Keep Building On Banner’s Strong Foundation
Kendra Doyel may have one of the most well-rounded careers among today’s supermarket industry leaders. Named president of Kroger’s Food 4 Less/Foods Co division in April, Doyel started as a pharmacist in the company’s Fry’s division in 1998 and wound through several departments and responsibilities on her way to leading 101 Food 4 Less and […]
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The Kroger Co. Holds Grand Reopening At Dallas Store
The Kroger Dallas Division celebrated the grand reopening of its Lake Highlands store July 23 at 10677 E. Northwest Highway in Dallas. The festivities included a welcome by John Votava, Kroger Dallas Division director of corporate affairs, followed by remarks from Kroger Texas President Rudy DiPietro and store leader Josh Owens. To mark the occasion, […]
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Grocery Stores Offer Assist As Tailgating Season Approaches
Sept. 6 marks the 10th annual celebration of National Tailgating Day. The day of celebration was created by Luke Lorick, president of Tailgating Challenge, a tailgating-focused social media brand. Lorick’s enthusiasm for tailgating turned into a brand with a mission: test out the coolest tailgating gear and give fans a chance to win. Over the […]