Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, International Foods, Mercado Gonzalez, Midwest

Kroger Mercado Joins Our Brands’ Roster

Kroger Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand, has been added to The Kroger Co.’s Our Brands offerings. Its assortment features more than 50 products, ranging from fresh meat and beverages to snacks, sides and desserts. “Kroger Mercado embraces Hispanic culinary heritage with the quality and innovation our customers have come to know and expect from Our Brands,” […]

Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, West

Dollar General Opens First Store In Montana, Its 48th State

The first of three stores Dollar General plans to open this fall in Montana – the company’s 48th state – debuted Sept. 30 in Columbia Falls.  Locations in Lincoln and Sanders Counties are under construction, with the company saying it plans to evaluate additional areas of the state for future sites. A customer celebration at […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast

Retail Business Services Holds Fall Day Of Service

Retail Business Services held its annual Fall Day of Service on Sept. 29, with hundreds of employees across its seven campuses taking part in a food-focused volunteer effort that supported 18 local hunger-relief organizations.  In addition to the more than 750 volunteer hours, Retail Business Services donated more than $35,000 in cash and resources to […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, West

Superior Grocers Tees Up Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Superior Grocers held its annual foundation golf tournament Sept. 23 at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert, California, marking a milestone with $3.5 million in donations since its inception in 1998. The Superior Foundation, alongside its vendor partners, raised more than $400,000 during this year’s tournament. The funds will help support vital initiatives in education, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Rolls Out Fall-Inspired ‘Own Brand’ Products

Southeastern Grocers Inc. has introduced fall-themed Own Brand products into premium ice cream flavors and fresh bakery items.  The limited-edition items include a Prestige Pumpkin Spice Latte ice cream and a Prestige Sack ‘Em Sundae ice cream. “We’ve put a lot of thought and effort into the creation of these items to ensure they capture […]

Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Smart & Final, West

Smart & Final President Scott Drew Announces Retirement

Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company of El Super, Smart & Final and Fiesta Mart stores, has announced that Smart & Final President Scott Drew will retire, effective Sept. 29. Drew began his career in the industry more than four decades ago as a grocery clerk. He joined Smart […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News

Spoke Facility Boosts Kroger Delivery In Northern Colorado

The Kroger Co. has opened a 57,000-square-foot spoke facility in Johnstown, Colorado, that will work in conjunction with its fulfillment center in the nearby Denver suburb of Aurora. “We look forward to connecting more customers in Northern Colorado to Kroger Delivery, which brings the freshest products including Our Brands, directly to customers’ doors,” said Rebekah […]