Robert A. Mariano, chairman, president and CEO of Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Roundy’s Inc., will address produce retail industry executives at the United Fresh 2015 opening general session on June 9 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Mariano started out in the retail grocery business at the age of 17, working as a part-time deli clerk at Dominick’s […]
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Kroger Columbus Division President Macaulay To Retire After 40 Years
Bruce Macaulay will retire as president of Kroger’s Columbus Division in Ohio. Macaulay’s last day will be March 27. Macaulay joined Kroger in 1973 as a part-time clerk. He worked at the Berwick Plaza store in Columbus while studying at The Ohio State University. He later transferred to the store on Refugee Road, the first […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Shows Appreciation For Local Growers
Tyler, Texas-based regional grocery retailer Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) hosted its second annual Local Growers Appreciation Luncheon this week, honoring local farmers who supply fresh produce sold in BGC stores throughout Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. A highlight of the luncheon was a speech by Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Tyler) who discussed the impact of government regulations […]
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Raley’s Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Eighty years ago today, Thomas P. Raley opened his first store on Main Street in Placerville and advertised it as “the nation’s first drive-in market.” So began what has become known as Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, a now integral part of many California and northern Nevada communities. Today, with 128 stores and approximately 13,000 […]
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Fall At Kentucky Gorge Claims Life Of 36-Year-Old Kroger Exec
A 36-year-old Kroger executive died over the weekend after a reported fall in eastern Kentucky. WCPO Cincinnati reports that Mr. Jason M. Lazor fell 200 feet at Red River Gorge late Friday night, according to Wolfe County Coroner Frank Porter. In an earlier report the coroner’s office stated alcohol was a factor in Mr. Lazor’s […]
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Publix Settles Overtime Pay Case
Publix Super Markets has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a lengthy legal battle about overtime pay. The Ledger reports that the settlement was approved the first week of February in Tennessee federal court, bringing an end to a collective lawsuit filed in May 2012. Lakeland, Florida-based Publix had been accused of failing to […]
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Whole Foods, Instacart Offer New One-Hour Valentine’s Floral Delivery
For the first time ever, and exclusively from Whole Foods Market, Instacart is offering Valentine’s flowers delivered in as little as one hour across 15 major U.S. cities. With prices starting at approximately $25 and the ability to include other romantic essentials from Whole Foods Market, this new model offers a more convenient and affordable […]
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Wegmans Unseats Amazon To Claim Top Corporate Reputation Ranking
Rochester, New York-based grocer Wegmans Food Markets, with 85 stores and one-tenth of Amazon’s revenues, edged past the online retailer to reach the top spot for corporate reputation among the 100 most visible companies, according to the 16th annual Harris Poll Reputation Quotient (RQ) study. Ranking third on the list, Samsung outperformed all other technology […]
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Ralphs Launches Charitable Campaign To Benefit Children’s Hospitals
Ralphs Grocery Co. is raising funds to support children’s hospitals in Southern California. Ralphs customers and associates can support their local children’s hospital through the supermarket chain’s nonprofit arm, The Ralphs Fund, by donating their spare change in collection canisters located at the checkstands in their neighborhood Ralphs supermarket. The children’s hospital fundraising campaign will […]
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Strack & Van Til Reorganizes Executive Management Team
Strack & Van Til President and CEO Ken Diehl has announced a reorganization of the Highland, Indiana-based chain’s executive management team. Hired last October to steer the 5,000-employee company operating 38 stores, Diehl said the staffing changes are part of a plan to better position Strack & Van Til for the future. “I’m very excited […]
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Albertsons, Safeway Complete Merger; Combined Co. To Operate 2,230 Stores
Albertsons and Safeway on Friday said that they have completed their proposed merger. Under the terms of the agreement first announced and unanimously approved by Safeway’s board of directors in March 2014, Albertsons will acquire all outstanding shares of Safeway. The deal is valued at approximately $9.2 billion. The merger creates a company that has 2,230 […]
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Sprouts Recognized By Supply Chain Solutions Provider As Innovator Of The Year
iTradeNetwork, a provider of supply chain solutions for the food service and retail industries, has honored Sprouts Farmers Market with its Innovator of the Year Award for Supply Chain Technology. The Phoenix, Arizona-based grocers was recognized for its visionary contributions shaping the breakthrough new iTrade store order management solution, scheduled for general release later this […]
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AFS Launches Platform To Provide Online, Mobile Shopping Opportunities
Associated Food Stores (AFS) is making grocery shopping more convenient through a partnership with Rosie, an integrated software company, which will provide online/mobile shopping opportunities to retailers. The new platform will enable participating AFS corporate and member stores to reach new customers, while providing consumer behavior analytics, data analysis and new marketing opportunities. Saveway Market […]
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Martin’s Will Be ‘Official Supermarket’ Of 2015 Richmond Cycling Event
Richmond 2015, the organizer of the 2015 UCI Road World Championships, says that Martin’s Food Markets will join its team of major corporate partners of the nine-day cycling event that will be held in Richmond, Virginia, in September. Martin’s, operating 24 grocery stores in central Virginia, will be the “Official Supermarket” of this year’s UCI […]
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Albertsons Market Debuts First Alamogordo, New Mexico, Store
Albertsons Market opened the company’s first Alamogordo, New Mexico, store Jan. 28. Located at 1300 East 10th Street, the 53,727-s.f. Albertsons Market offers a wide variety of specialty foods, including more than 2,000 international and imported items, an expansive bulk food section, a wine steward and a gluten-free selection containing more than 300 items. The […]
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GMA Honors Food City’s Steve Smith With Collaboration Leadership Award
Steve Smith, president and CEO of Food City, has received the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) 2015 Industry Collaboration Leadership Award at the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI) Midwinter Executive Conference, happening now in Miami. The GMA award, established in 2011, recognizes an industry leader who has demonstrated excellence in fostering collaboration among consumer packaged goods industry […]
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Bi-Lo Hires International Exec As President/CEO
At the end of the day Thursday, Jan. 22, Bi-Lo Holdings announced its choice for its new president and CEO. Ian McLeod, whose 30-year career in the food industry includes overseeing more than 2,000 Coles stores in Australia, will become president and CEO of Jacksonville, Florida-based Bi-Lo Holdings on March 2, the same day current president and […]
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Dollar Tree Defeats Dollar General In Bid For Family Dollar
Dollar Tree has emerged victorious in its bid for the Family Dollar chain, as Family Dollar shareholders voted Thursday to approve a merger with chain. The deal also quashes Dollar General’s pursuit of Family Dollar. As The Wall Street Journal reports, Dollar General had long eyed buying up its main competitor, but those plans were […]
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Fred’s Appoints Former Family Dollar Exec President, COO
Fred’s Inc. has named Michael K. Bloom president and COO. Bloom brings to Fred’s more than 30 years of experience in small-box general merchandising, supply chain management and store operations. He most recently served as the president and COO of Family Dollar Stores Inc. Fred’s Chairman Michael J. Hayes said, “Our board of directors views […]
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Shaw’s, Star Market Food Drives Net 259K Pounds Of Food
Shaw’s and Star Market have donated more than 259,000 pounds of food to more than 140 local hunger relief organizations through the “Spirit of Giving” food drive. Thanks to the generosity of Shaw’s and Star Marker customers, these bags will provide 199,000-plus meals to those in need. In addition, Shaw’s and Star Market donated an […]