Encino, California-based Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president and CEO, following the departure of Rob McDougall, who retired after 15 years with Gelson’s at the end of the year. In a Sept. 9 internal email to Gelson’s employees that he shared with The Shelby Report, McDougall announced his intent to retire. He attributed the decision […]
Category: Corporate Store News
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Price Chopper/Market 32 Earns URAC Reaccreditation
Price Chopper/Market 32 Supermarkets, a Schenectady, New York-based Northeast Grocery Inc. operating company, announced that its specialty pharmacy has been reaccredited under URAC’s Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation 4.0 standards. The company launched specialty pharmacy services in 2015. URAC promotes health care quality by setting high standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Sam’s Club Announces New Clubs, Supply Chain Enhancements
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart Inc., has announced plans to open more than 30 new stores over the next several years. The first location, which is planned in Florida, is slated to open in 2024. In addition, the company has a multiple-year plan to invest and modernize its supply chain through new distribution […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, Southeast
SEG Chief Shares Keys To Weathering Industry Storms
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” Southeastern Grocers President and CEO Anthony Hucker referenced the quote from Winston Churchill during his remarks at the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando, Florida. Hucker shared photos from Mexico Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Michael made landfall as a Category 5 storm in October 2018. He noted […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Hires New VP, Merchandising Food Service
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has hired Nathan Baldwin as VP of merchandising food service. In this new role, his responsibilities include overseeing a team and leading all the aspects of The Fresh Market’s new “kitchens” inclusive of design, workflow, operations, product selection, merchandising, profit and loss accountability. He will report directly to Dan Portnoy, CMO. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion, Novant Health Launch Food Pharmacy Pilot Program
Food Lion is launching a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. The program provides qualified participants access to food and encourages them to make healthy lifestyle choices to achieve sustained health. Throughout the two-year pilot program, Food Lion will distribute about 3,000 boxes that contain […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Hosts Health Partner Round Up Campaign
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched its Health Partner Round Up Campaign to benefit health nonprofits. Through April 4, shoppers can round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at all stores, excluding the Outer Banks and Hampton Roads locations, to benefit the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, JDRF and the Muscular Dystrophy […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Shares 2023 Food Trend Predictions
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has shared its Food Trends Report, which predicts emerging food trends and consumer behaviors for the upcoming year. The fifth-annual report centers on America’s continued eat-at-home habits as pandemic concerns subside with consumers seeking to make up for lost time and celebrate everything from life’s special moments to everyday milestones by entertaining and cooking […]