Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has hired Mike Gross to join the company as its VP of center store sales and merchandising. In this role, Gross will oversee the day-to-day category management, merchandising and pricing for the company’s grocery, dairy, frozen, HBC/GM and adult beverage departments. He will be reporting to Bob Gleeson, SVP of merchandising […]
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How To Stock Up On Employees Despite Labor Shortage
Sponsored Content It might feel impossible to hire employees for your stores right now, but there are four easy ways to conquer the current labor crisis. Essentially, grocers should stop scrambling to find as many applicants as possible. You don’t need to get the most applicants — the key is finding the right ones. Casting […]
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Weee! Partners With Disney For ‘Turning Red’ Inspired Recipes
Fremont, California-based Weee! has teamed up with Disney and Pixar to create three recipes inspired by the movie “Turning Red.” Additionally, Weee!’s Chief Creative Officer, Jon M. Chu, sat down with the movie’s director, Domee Shi, to talk about her favorite foods from childhood, what she eats when she’s stressed, and her journey as a director. She […]
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Bashas’ Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Social Media Campaign
As it prepares to officially celebrate 90 years of serving Arizona later this year, Bashas’ is inviting residents to look back and share the sights, sounds, tastes and experiences that they have had within its stores. Until April 30, Arizonans can share their memories by visiting bashas.com or through scanning a special QR code and sharing their […]
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ShopRite Employees Featured On Cheerios Packaging For Hunger Relief
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite and 102 ShopRite employees will appear on limited-edition Cheerios boxes as part of an annual tradition recognizing employees for fighting hunger in their communities. Store fundraising efforts this year raised more than $1.1 million for regional food banks. To earn a photo on the cereal box, ShopRite employees across stores compete each […]
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Schnucks Plans To Spring Forward With Longer Operating Hours
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks and its stores will return to a 10 p.m. closing time beginning March 14. Included with this change, most Schnucks deli, meat and seafood department service counters will be open to serve customers from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily. One-hundred and three Schnucks locations will begin operating with 6 a.m.-10 p.m. […]
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Big Y Provides Over 100K Vaccinations In 2021
As Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y embarks on the anniversary of its first year’s effort to vaccinate the community, the company says it has conducted 105,000 vaccinations in 2021. These shots include 12 different types of vaccines including COVID-19, seasonal flu, Shingrix, pneumonia, T Dap, Hepatitis A and B, meningococcal, MMR and HPV. In total, they […]
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Meijer Earns Top Score On HRC’s Best Places To Work Scorecard
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. This marks the retailer’s third consecutive year earning the highest possible score on the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. “This designation recognizes the efforts our […]
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South Point Grocery To Hold Store Grand Opening In Memphis, TN
The South Point Grocery store has opened its doors at 136 Webster Ave. in Memphis, Tennessee. The store will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting on March 10. Rick James, CEO and owner of Castle Retail Group, and Tom Archer, owner and president of Archer Custom Builders, have collaborated to deliver a modern, full-service […]
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Hy-Vee Dietitians To Host Events On Nutrition, Diabetes, Healthy Lifestyles
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee and its registered dietitians will host events focused on learning about nutrition and helping customers eat healthier on a budget. Events will include virtual cooking and nutrition classes, as well as free virtual on-demand store tours. Hy-Vee will also celebrate National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on March 9. Virtual Nutrition Store […]
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Cardenas Markets Names Sebastian As VP Of Special Projects
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has promoted Darla Sebastian to the position of VP of special projects. In this position, Sebastian will drive, facilitate and oversee the implementation of the company’s key strategic endeavors and priority initiatives. She will report directly to Prabash Coswatte, chief operating officer for Cardenas Markets. “Darla brings extensive project management and retail experience […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Celebrates Grand Opening In Fate, TX
Brookshire Grocery Co. leaders and city officials gathered for a grand opening ceremony on March 3 to commemorate the new Fresh by Brookshire’s store at 5100 E. Interstate 30 in Fate, Texas. “We are very excited to be a part of the Fate community and to be celebrating the grand opening of our Fresh store […]
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H-E-B Breaks Ground On New Store In McKinney, TX
H-E-B Partners has broken ground on a new H-E-B store at Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway in McKinney, Texas. The new store is slated to open in late 2023 and will be the company’s third currently under construction in the DFW Metroplex – all three located north of Dallas. “We are thrilled to be breaking ground […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Announces Supplier Innovation Summit
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced its Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit, an open call to private label manufacturers in an effort to source new and trending food and beverage products for potential addition to its Bowl and Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands. Private label manufacturers and vendors interested in participating in Wakefern’s Own […]
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Bashas’ Celebrates Store Grand Reopening In Kingman, AZ
Bashas’ celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled and remerchandised supermarket on March 2 at 3360 E. Andy Devine Ave. in Kingman, Arizona. The Kingman store originally opened on Oct. 15, 1980. Kingman is known as the Heart of Historic Route 66 because the longest remaining preserved stretch of the famous all-American road runs through […]
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Cardenas Markets Expands On-Demand Grocery Delivery With Uber
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets will be expanding its partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. to offer customers on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery across the company’s 59 locations. In addition to ordering authentic Hispanic dishes prepared daily by the company’s Cocinas, customers can shop for their everyday grocery staples and have them delivered, on demand, directly to their […]
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The Giant Co. To Host Upcoming Dietitian-Led Nutrition Classes
Dietitians with the Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. will host virtual nutrition classes to help you explore new flavors and nutrition in March and get a jump on Easter and the growing plant-based food trend in April. All classes are offered free and live via Zoom. “From mini-chefs to foodie families, our upcoming virtual nutrition […]
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C&S Wholesale Grocers To Open New Piggly Wiggly In Watertown, NY
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. will be opening a new Piggly Wiggly supermarket in Watertown, New York. GU Markets LLC, an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers, will operate this store. The store will be located at 1330 Washington St. The official grand opening event will be held on March 3, where store leadership will be providing […]
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Albertsons Companies Announces Review of Strategic Alternatives
The Boise, Idaho-based board of directors of Albertsons Companies Inc. has commenced a board-led review of potential strategic alternatives aimed at enhancing Albertsons’ growth and maximizing shareholder value. The review will include an assessment of various balance sheet optimizations and capital return strategies, potential strategic or financial transactions and development of other strategic initiatives to complement […]
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Southeastern Grocers Foundation Donates $250K For Relief In Ukraine
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced a donation of $250,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross to support Ukraine and its citizens as they fight to defend the country. Beginning Feb. 28, SEG will also donate 100 percent of the proceeds from its private label Ukrainian […]