Smart & Final, a Los Angeles-based grocery retailer, is beginning a new campaign celebrating its variety and customer service. The campaign also introduces a new tagline: “Where Else?” The campaign features Smart & Final’s first TV spots in seven years. Airing across California, Nevada and Arizona, the campaign tells Smart & Final’s story through the […]
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Posted inBig Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Big Y Opens New Family Market In Brookfield, CT
Big Y opened a new family market at 14 Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield, Connecticut, marking the first of three locations planned in the state for this year. The Brookfield market offers a comprehensive shopping experience, featuring a bakery, full-service butcher shop and a seafood department that will receive fresh, sustainable catches six times a […]
Posted inC-Store News, Midwest
Wawa Breaks Ground On Stores In Indiana, Ohio
Wawa has broken ground on two stores – one at 3835 East 96th St. in Indianapolis, Indiana, and another at 5308 Fields Ertel Road in Cincinnati, Ohio. These locations are the first sites planned for these states. “We are excited to begin construction [in Indiana and Ohio] as we get closer to bringing the unique […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Bonus Content, Independent Store News, Midwest
Andover Sparkle Market Shines As OGA 2024 Pinnacle Award Recipient
The Ohio Grocers Association has named Andover Sparkle Market as the winner of its 2024 Pinnacle Award, small operator. The awards recognize overall excellence in retail operations and are the highest honors given by the group. Winners are selected based on several criteria, including creativity, merchandising, innovation, human resources, community relations and successful operation. Owner […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Using Digital Shelf Labels For Better Outcomes
Walmart Store 266 in Grapevine, Texas, has been testing innovative technology, digital shelf labels, that enhances the way the company conducts pricing changes in stores – ultimately making it faster and improving the customer experience. Walmart will be expanding the use of digital shelf labels (DSLs) to 2,300 stores by 2026. This represents a significant […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Publix Continues Funding To Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
Publix is celebrating World Oceans Day on June 8 by continuing to support sustainable seafood practices and helping to protect ocean wildlife. The retailer is continuing its 14-year support of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership. This past year, Publix has donated $130,000 to support fishery improvement projects that enhance sustainable seafood practices. “Publix is committed to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Supermarkets, Kellanova Donate $20K To Lubbock Impact
United Supermarkets and Kellanova joined forces June 6 to donate $20,000 to nonprofit organization Lubbock Impact. Part of the Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Feed the Love campaign, this donation will go to support Lubbock Impact’s hunger initiatives that help people across the South Plains each day. Kellanova has partnered with Albertsons Cos. and its subsidiaries for […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Celebrates 10 Years Of Nourishing Neighbors Program
Albertsons Cos., along with its foundation, is celebrating a decade of fighting hunger through its Nourishing Neighbors program. The program has raised $297 million over the past 10 years to support food insecure communities. As part of the anniversary celebration, Albertsons’ private label brand, O Organics, is donating $7 million, and the equivalent of 28 […]