Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Merchandising News, Northeast

The Giant Co. Names Lupfer As SVP, Chief Merchant

The Giant Co. has named Rebecca Lupfer as SVP and chief merchant, leading all aspects of merchandising for the company, as well as commercial planning and pricing. “With nearly 20 years of retail grocery experience spanning nearly all areas of the business, Rebecca brings a tremendous amount of expertise to the table as well as […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, National

Kroger Files Motion To Challenge FTC’s Merger Decision

The Kroger Co. has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) administrative proceeding that challenges the company’s proposed merger with Albertsons Companies Inc. The company argues that by proceeding in its administrative tribunal, in addition to the separate action in federal […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southeast

Food Lion Finishes 167 Store Remodels In Raleigh-Durham Market

With a $365 million capital investment, Food Lion has enhanced the customer shopping experience with remodeled stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, area and Mecklenburg County, Virginia. At 7:45 a.m. Aug. 21, Food Lion will hold ribbon-cutting events at 167 stores in the Raleigh-Durham market. Afterward, the first 100 customers in line will receive […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Association News, Corporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods

Grocery Industry Responds To Proposed Price Gouging Ban

According to news reports, VP Kamala Harris shared the economic agenda for her presidential campaign on Aug. 16, proposing a federal ban on corporate price gouging on groceries. Industry leaders are sharing their thoughts regarding her plan, which includes new penalties for companies that exploit crises and support for smaller food businesses “that are trying […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest

The Kroger Co. To Hold Annual Wellness Festival

The Kroger Wellness Festival, presented by PepsiCo and P&G, is returning on Sept. 27-28 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at a new location on Fifth Street in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The free health and wellness festival celebrates physical, mental and emotional health for the whole family. The festival will showcase more than 200 experiences and food […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Awards 25 Employee Scholarships, Hosts Summer Internship Program

Southeastern Grocers Inc. has awarded $75,000 in higher education scholarships to 25 in-store and store support center employees. It also hosted a summer internship program to provide educational support and hands-on professional development opportunities for future leaders. “Empowering our associates and nurturing the next generation of leaders is an investment in the future,” said Raymond Rhee, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Feature, Southeast

Aldi Gaining Steam Across Southeast

Shaun O’Keefe, Aldi regional VP based out of the company’s Jefferson, Georgia, distribution center, conducted a tour for journalists in mid-July at the company’s store on Peachtree Road in Atlanta’s Buckhead area. Aldi currently operates 81 stores in Georgia, with 50-55 of them in the Atlanta area, depending on your definition of what the Atlanta […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Executive News, National

Ahold Delhaize USA Names O’Toole VP Of Pharmacy Services

Ahold Delhaize USA has named Moira O’Toole VP of pharmacy services. In this role, O’Toole and her team will provide pharmacy services to the local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA, including prescription drug procurement, managed care reimbursement and network contracting, drug pricing, clinical program development, regulatory compliance, pharmacy systems administration and customer-facing service development.  “Moira […]