Fishermen in Alaska’s Bristol Bay caught more than 43 million sockeye salmon this summer in the second-largest harvest season ever recorded. The season is wrapping up and summertime fresh promotions of Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon have posted big lifts at retail across the country. H-E-B, New Seasons, QFC, Rosauers and Wegmans participated at more than […]
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People To Watch: Kroger’s Assistant Category Manager Marie Otto
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a new 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 Marie Otto, assistant category manager for deli occasions, Kroger. Sorensen’s questions are in bold. Tell […]
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Grocery Outlet’s Net Sales, Comps Up In 2Q But Records Net Loss
For the second quarter of fiscal 2019 ended June 29, Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. said its net sales increased by 12.2 percent to $645.3 million vs. $575.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 and its comparable store sales increased by 5.8 percent vs. a 2.7 percent increase last year. The company’s […]
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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 […]
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Musser’s Markets Selling Its Three Pennsylvania Stores To Giant
Giant Food Stores has reached an agreement with Musser’s Markets to acquire its three Pennsylvania locations in Columbia, Lebanon and Quarryville. The stores are located at 35 Friendly Drive, Quarryville; 3985 Columbia Avenue, Columbia; and 1750 Quentin Road, Lebanon. “We were honored when the Musser family contacted us about purchasing their wonderful locations,” said Nicholas Bertram […]
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Hy-Vee Releases Statement Regarding Payment Card Data Incident
On Aug. 14, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. released a statement regarding an investigation the company is conducting into a data incident involving its payment processing systems. The company operates 260 stores in eight Midwest states. Hy-Vee takes the security of payment card data very seriously. We want to make customers aware of an […]
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Nissin Foods Introduces Its First Soupless Cup Noodles
Nissin Foods has debuted its newest addition to the Cup Noodles brand in the U.S.: Cup Noodles Stir Fry. As the first soupless offering from the brand, Cup Noodles Stir Fry was inspired by the rising popularity of Asian dishes from around the world. The noodle meal comes in a microwavable cup and is ready […]
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Giant Plans Two-Level Urban Flagship Store In Downtown Philadelphia
Giant Food Stores is planning to develop a new, two-level urban flagship Giant store in downtown Philadelphia overlooking the Schuylkill River, furthering the company’s investments and commitment to the Philadelphia market. Coming on the heels of the company’s launch of Giant Heirloom Market, the new plan accelerates the company’s aggressive growth plan while investing in […]