At the Groceryshop convention Sept. 21 in Las Vegas, Kroger Co. CIO and SVP Yael Cosset shared the grocer’s strategy and changes in shopping trends. “We know our customers have different needs based on their daily lives and the question becomes: What, when and how? Our seamless ecosystem brings all of these factors together, without asking the […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ To Donate $50K To Nonprofit For Anniversary Celebration
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Bashas’ will present $50,000 to a charity as part of its Community Choice Charity Challenge. The winning charity will be announced during an event Sept. 23 at the Bashas’ store at McClintock and Warner in Tempe, Arizona. Since mid-July, shoppers were able to cast votes for their favorite […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford To Open New Supermarket In Scarborough, ME
Hannaford Supermarkets has announced plans to open a second store in Scarborough, Maine, at 417 Payne Road. The 58,000-square-foot store at Payne Road will offer thousands of natural and organic products, as well as store-brand offerings such as Taste of Inspirations, Hannaford and Nature’s Promise. Hannaford expects to begin construction in early 2023 and open […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Open Store In Brighton, CO
Natural Grocers has announced the opening of a new store on Sept. 30 in Brighton, Colorado. The store, located at 903 S. 8th Ave., will be the company’s 43rd location in its home state. Natural Grocers will host an official ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony with Chelsea Manley, special events and promotions manager of the Food Bank of […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Celebrates Family Meals Month With Campaign
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Festival Foods is celebrating Family Meals Month with a variety of programs, insights and recipe ideas. It focuses on helping families enjoy meals through its Food for Neighbors program, which supports about 40 food pantries across Wisconsin. The Festival Foods Mealtime Mentors are encouraging contributions throughout the month and is sharing stories of how guests, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Expands Financial Counseling Services To Employees
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced a new collaboration that provides financial counseling opportunities for its employees. The grocer is piloting a new program to expand its work with Goldman Sachs Ayco to support employees seeking to achieve financial goals. “With six generations making up our workforce, we know our employees are in different places […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Introduces Health Initiative With $1.5M Donation
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets and the Hannaford Charitable Foundation announced more than $1.5 million in donations to support the prioritization of wholesome, fresh and nutritious foods as part of a comprehensive health care plan for under-resourced individuals and families in New England and New York. The donation is the element of Hannaford’s new “Eat Well, Be Well […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Kroger Delivery Expands Distribution To Birmingham, AL
The Kroger Co. has announced the official opening of a new facility in Birmingham, Alabama. Serving as a last-mile cross-dock location, the new facility will operate as an extension of the regional fulfillment center in Atlanta, making Kroger Delivery available to more customers in the greater Birmingham area. Kroger was joined by the local community […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion To Renovate Food Pantries For Hunger Action Month
North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is remodeling and stocking the shelves of 26 food pantries across its 10-state operating area. During this 30-day effort, it will donate more than 3 million meals and about 1,100 volunteer hours as part of its largest employee volunteer initiative, The Great Pantry Makeover. The Great Pantry Makeover takes place […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West
Gelson’s McDougall To Retire, Bagan Named Successor
In a Sept. 9 internal email to Gelson’s employees that he shared with The Shelby Report, President and CEO Rob McDougall announced his intent to retire at the end of the year. At that time, John Bagan will succeed him. Per his email, McDougall attributed the decision to a variety of reasons, but “first and foremost […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final Presents $506K Donation To Olive Crest
The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation presented a check for $506,232 to Olive Crest, following an in-store donation campaign that ended on July 5. Customers at Smart & Final locations throughout California, Arizona and Nevada were able to support kids in crisis with a $1 donation at checkout. “We continue to be inspired by and […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Corporate Store News, Nonfood Items, West
Albertsons Company Supports Immunization Access
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced investments in technology, vaccine inventory and patient services to increase immunization access and personalized care at more than 1,700 pharmacy locations. Pharmacy teams across Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs are now administering flu vaccines, as well as the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Flu Shots Available At The Giant Co. Pharmacies
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company announced flu vaccinations are available at all in-store pharmacies. “The most effective way to fight the flu is by getting your annual flu shot,” said Leigh Shirley, director of pharmacy operations, The Giant Company. “As the flu virus changes, flu vaccinations are reformulated every year so it’s important for your entire family […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Big Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opens Location In Canton, MI
BJ’s Wholesale Club has opened its newest club Sept. 9 in Canton, Michigan. The retailer now has five locations in Michigan and 230 U.S. clubs. “We are thrilled to expand our footprint in Michigan and bring more savings and expansive offerings to our smart-saving Canton community,” said David Weber, club manager of the Canton location. BJ’s […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest
Walmart To Offer Health Care Through United Health Group
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart and UnitedHealth Group have announced the beginning of a 10-year, wide-ranging collaboration, bringing together the collective expertise of the companies in serving millions of people with affordable health services that improve health outcomes and improve the patient experience. The collaboration will start in 2023 with 15 Walmart Health locations in Florida and Georgia […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Gelson’s Markets Certified As ‘Great Place To Work’
Encino, California-based Gelson’s has received a 2022 Great Place to Work Certification. The credential is given to qualified businesses annually by Great Place to Work, the international authority on workplace culture since 1992. Gelson’s has 2,518 employees in its 27 specialty grocery stores across Southern California. Twenty-four percent of Gelson’s employees have worked for the company for more […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Corporate Store News, West
Fred Meyer Division Announces Executive Promotions
The Fred Meyer Division has announced recent company promotions in its executive team. Kendra Doyel, formerly VP of merchandising for Ralphs, has been named as VP of merchandising for the Fred Meyer division, effective Sept. 12. Doyel will report to Todd Kammeyer, incoming president of the Fred Meyer division. She joined the company in 1998 […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West
Gibson To Retire, Kammeyer Named Fred Meyer Division President
Dennis Gibson, president of the Fred Meyer Division, has announced his plans to retire after more than 38 years of service and leadership, effective Oct. 1. Gibson will be succeeded by Todd Kammeyer, current VP of merchandising for Fred Meyer. Gibson and Kammeyer will work together over the coming weeks to transition their duties. Gibson […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Begins Campaign For American Red Cross
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is launching a community donation program benefiting the American Red Cross to raise funds in preparation of peak hurricane season. Customers can help the nonprofit by donating $1, $5 or by rounding up their grocery bill through Sept. 27. According to the National Hurricane Center, August through October is considered the most […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Celebrates Hunger Action Month In September
Throughout September, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company will donate funds and product, volunteer and raise awareness to help eliminate hunger in honor of Hunger Action Month. Established in 2008, Hunger Action Month is the Feeding America nationwide network for food banks’ awareness campaign. “As a grocer, we have the responsibility to feed all people in our local communities […]