Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has committed to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2025. This is an effort to outpace science-based targets by implementing more sustainable operations. Rooted in the company’s mission to be a good neighbor, Meijer integrates environmental sustainability into daily operations and said it is committed to continuous improvement through […]
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Warner Named President Of New Raley’s Division
Under the new enterprise structure, Warner will lead Raley’s in California and Nevada West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has announced the promotion of Jen Warner to president of the Raley’s operating division. For the past two years, Warner has served as the chief administrative officer for the portfolio of operating companies that comprise The […]
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Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace Opens Second New Jersey Store
Melville, New York-based Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace celebrated the grand opening of its newest location at Briarcliff Commons in Morris Plains, New Jersey on Jan. 14. “We are thrilled to be opening our second location in the great state of New Jersey, specifically in the wonderful community of Morris Plains,” said Philip DelPrete, co-founder and president […]
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Coborn’s Promotes Meyer To President And Others To Executive Positions
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based- Coborn’s has promoted Dave Meyer as president in addition to his role of chief operating officer of the employee-owned grocery chain. He will become only the second president in the 101-year history of the company from outside the Coborn family. Chris Coborn will continue to lead the company as chairman and CEO. […]
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ShopRite Unveils QuickCollect GO! Pod Grocery Pickup
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite is the first grocer on the East Coast to unveil the new QuickCollect GO! pod, where shoppers can pick up their online ShopRite grocery orders from a temperature-controlled outdoor pickup pod. The QuickCollect GO! pod is a smart grocery retrieval system that can hold ambient, refrigerated and frozen foods, and customers’ entire grocery […]
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The Fresh Market Inc. Appoints Bartella As CFO
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. has appointed Adrian Bartella as CFO, effective Jan. 17. Bartella has more than 15 years of experience leading finance and accounting teams, most recently as the CFO at Hudson Group, a travel retailer. Bartella was the CFO at Hudson Group during its approximate $750 million IPO in February 2018, where he led the SEC registration […]
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Hy-Vee Dietitians Hosting Events Focused On Healthy Habits
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will be hosting events throughout January focused on healthy habits and nutrition to begin the new year. The dietitian team will host educational events, including virtual store tours and cooking classes, as well as an in-person health fair at select locations. Virtual Wellness Wednesdays Hy-Vee dietitians will cover trending nutrition […]
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Balls Food Stores Celebrates Year Of Community Investment
Balls Food Stores celebrated newly constructed and remodeled locations throughout Kansas and Missouri in 2021. The company says it has experienced growth in the past year through internal improvement plans made possible due to its commitment to providing the best possible service for their communities. Projects were focused on four locations: The Olathe, Kansas Hen […]