Extreme fire conditions are impacting Southern California, with four wildfires in Los Angeles County and one in Ventura County. Excessive winds are a primary driver and are beginning to subside, but not disappear. The three major incidents are the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires. Additional fire starts are still possible given the conditions, and at […]
Category: Corporate Store News
Posted inCorporate Store News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers Preparing To Open Store In Brownsville, TX
Natural Grocers is preparing to open a new store Jan. 22 at 515 Morrison Road in Brownsville, Texas, the retailer’s 24th location in the state. The festivities will begin at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Natural Grocers’ local food bank partner. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager, community […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National
Grocers, Brands Recognized On HRCF’s Annual Corporate Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has released its 2025 Corporate Equality Index list, honoring several grocers and brands with the Equality 100 Award. The HRCF Corporate Equality Index is a benchmark survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. The Corporate Equality Index rates companies on detailed criteria falling under […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
King Kullen Adds Facilio To Prepare For EPA Changes
Long Island-based supermarket chain King Kullen has selected Facilio’s Connected Retail software platform to automate its refrigeration compliance management and stay ahead of the upcoming Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory changes, especially the AIM Act Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Regulations. “The U.S. is facing the biggest shift in refrigerant regulations since they were created in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Midwest
Jewel-Osco Celebrating Moms Across Chicago
Jewel-Osco is bringing back its “Every MOMent Matters” campaign, a months-long celebration dedicated to moms across the Chicagoland area. This year, Jewel-Osco’s “Every MOMent Matters” series will recognize and celebrate moms at three Chicago pop-up experiences and a finale Galentine’s event at The Ritz-Carlton. Partnering with WINGS Program, “Every MOMent Matters” encourages moms to enter […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Opens Nominations For Hometown Heroes Program
Save A Lot is sharing the achievements of its Hometown Heroes program, which debuted in 2023 to honor people and organizations making a difference in the communities it serves. In 2024, the grocer recognized 21 people and awarded $10,500 in store gift cards. Standout recipients of 2024 include Canton Township firefighter-paramedics, consistently going above and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Hosts Annual Emerging Products Competition
The annual Albertsons Companies Innovation Launchpad competition has begun, searching for emerging and innovative brands representing food, beverage and pet products. Independent food brands between $3 million and $10 million in net retail sales are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to compete at the Natural Products Expo West on March 4 in Anaheim, California. […]
Posted inSouthwest, Albertsons, Corporate Store News
United Supermarkets Launches ’28-Day Challenge’ For New Year Resolutions
United Supermarkets, a Lubbock, Texas-based division of Albertsons Companies Inc., has launched its “28-Day Challenge” campaign to the United Supermarkets, Albertsons Market, Market Street and Amigos banners. The program, first introduced in January 2024, features a series of interactive games and actions linked to customers’ rewards loyalty accounts that the retailer’s registered dietitian designed to help users […]