Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Named Best Workplace For Diverse Professionals

The Kroger Co. has been recognized as a Best Workplace for Diverse Professionals by Mogul, a diversity-focused HR tech and recruitment firm. Kroger ranked in the top three among the list of 100 honorees. “We appreciate Mogul for recognizing Kroger’s commitment to creating a welcoming workplace for all associates, from all walks of life,” said […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National

Harmons’ Ireland Crowned Best Bagger Champion At 2024 NGA Show

The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented a $10,000 cash prize to Madison Ireland of Harmons Neighborhood Grocer in Utah after being crowned the winner March 11 of the annual Best Bagger Championship. The contest, sponsored by PepsiCo, was held on the second day of The NGA Show, which brings together independent retailers and wholesalers, food retail industry executives, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest

The United Family Fundraiser Supports Wildfire Relief

The United Family launched a statewide donate-at-the-register campaign March 8 to raise funds for disaster relief across the Texas Panhandle following the recent devastating wildfires.  Running through March 23, all proceeds from the effort will go to the Amarillo Area Foundation. In addition to the campaign and sending supplies to the area, The United Family […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, Independent Store News, National

IGA Names Instacart As Red Oval Partner

The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has partnered with Instacart as its new Red Oval Partner. Through the arrangement, Instacart will make it easier for more than 2,000 IGA member stores across the U.S to access its suite of advanced technologies, insights and benefits.  These services offer enterprise-grade technology products and solutions that enhance retailers’ e-commerce […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest

Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Goes To Kim Eskew Of Harps

Kim Eskew, chairman and CEO of Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores, is this year’s recipient of the Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award from the National Grocers Association. The award, sponsored by Mondelēz International Inc., is presented annually to an independent retailer who demonstrates persistence, vision and creative entrepreneurship.  Eskew is committed to building a strong […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

RoNetco Supermarkets Hailed For Community Service Efforts

The National Grocers Association honored New Jersey-based RoNetco Supermarkets Inc. ShopRite with this year’s Peter J. Larkin Community Service Award. RoNetco Supermarkets encompasses nine ShopRite locations owned and operated by the Romano family, which has maintained deep ties to the communities they serve for many years. In 2023, the company’s stores raised more than $141,000 […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southeast

Lidl Appointments Will Boost Customer Experience

Lidl U.S. has appointed four industry veterans – Miguel Paradela, Frank Kerr, Tod Seiling and Michel Chao – to the company’s leadership team, with the aim of lifting the shopper experience. “I am excited to welcome Miguel, Frank, Tod and Michael to the team,” said Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt. “Their combined expertise, incredible leadership […]

Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest

Festival Foods Recognizes 2023 Business Partners Of The Year

PepsiCo Beverages North America and Krueger Wholesale Florist have been honored as Skogen’s Festival Foods’ 2023 Business Partners of the Year. For this year of recognition, Festival Foods chose to celebrate two partners that have contributed to its ability to provide outstanding customer service.   The partnership between PepsiCo Beverages North America and Festival Foods has continued […]