In conjunction with Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month, Food Lion associates and its community food bank partners will perform more than $202,000 worth of major renovations to five pantries within its 10-state footprint. Additionally, through its hunger relief initiative Food Lion Feeds, associates will restock 105 smaller feeding agencies to positively impact children, veterans and […]
Category: Corporate Store News
Posted inNational, Corporate Store News
Kroger Second Quarter Sales Up Slightly From Year Ago
On Sept. 12, The Kroger Co. reported results for its second quarter ended Aug. 17 and provided a Restock Kroger progress update on the Cincinnati-based company’s three-year transformation plan. Total company sales were $28.2 billion in the second quarter, compared to $28 billion for the same period last year. Excluding fuel, dispositions and merger transactions, […]
Posted inWest, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News
Albertsons Cos. Promotes Chad Coester To SVP Of Own Brands
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has promoted Chad Coester to SVP of Own Brands, giving him the charge of leading the company’s portfolio of private label products. His most recent role was as GVP of sales and marketing for the Own Brands team, and he helped lead the effort to optimize and grow the Own Brands […]
Posted inSoutheast, Corporate Store News
Food Lion Announces New Six-Week Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion will offer a paid parental leave benefit to all full-time associates. With this benefit, associates of any gender may take six weeks of paid parental leave within the first 12 months of a child’s birth, adoption or other legal, custodial placement. “Welcoming a new member into […]
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 inSoutheast, Corporate Store News
Food Lion, American Red Cross Unite For Hurricane Dorian Relief
As Hurricane Dorian impacts the East Coast, Food Lion is now accepting financial donations at each of its more than 1,000 locations to benefit the American Red Cross, its national disaster relief partner. Customers can donate any amount they choose or round up their purchase to the nearest dollar at the register. Food Lion will […]
Posted inSoutheast, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider
SEG, American Red Cross Team For Hurricane Dorian Relief
On Sept. 4, Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the Southeastern Grocers Gives Foundation, said it plans to provide a way for customers and associates to support their neighbors who have been impacted by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, […]