The Kroger Co. has opened a 57,000-square-foot spoke facility in Johnstown, Colorado, that will work in conjunction with its fulfillment center in the nearby Denver suburb of Aurora. “We look forward to connecting more customers in Northern Colorado to Kroger Delivery, which brings the freshest products including Our Brands, directly to customers’ doors,” said Rebekah […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Rastelli Market Fresh Uses LOC Software For Operational Needs
Sponsored content The start of any great story when it comes to independent grocers, is the family and their values. When we take a look at Rastelli Market Fresh locations in Marlton and Deptford, New Jersey, this story is no different. The Rastelli family values are “Responsibility, Partnership, Trust and Quality.” It is clear that […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest
Kroger Replacing Marketplace Store In Plano, TX
The Kroger Co. has broken ground on a Kroger Marketplace store in Plano, Texas, that will replace the location across the street at 9700 Coit Road. The nearly 124,000 square-foot store, which will be about 55,000 square feet larger than the present site, is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024. It is […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
The Save Mart Companies Raise $71K For Hawaiian Wildfire Relief
Modesto, California-based The Save Mart Companies has raised more than $71,000 via an in-store Hawai’i Wildfires Relief fundraiser. In addition to donations made by shoppers and store employees, the grocer and The Save Mart Companies’ CARES Foundation contributed $10,000. All of the funds will go to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. “The Save […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Host Quarterly Local Brands Summit In November
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in November to expand product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands summits began in 2021, more than 125 new brands have been selected […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Diverse Businesses Receive $50K At Hy-Vee Summit
Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during its recent OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at The University Club in Moline, Illinois. During the pitch competition component, 14 companies from across the Midwest presented to a panel of judges and more than 200 attendees. The company leaders were able to demonstrate their products or […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Aims To Increase Shelf Space For Local Products
The Kroger Co. has announced it will increase the number of local products in-store by 10 percent following its proposed merger with Albertsons Cos. According to the Cincinnati-based grocery giant, that amounts to at least 30 new local products in each store. “Local farmers, bakers and producers are important parts of our ‘Fresh for Everyone’ […]
Posted inC-Store News, Midwest
Sheetz’s 700th Store Opens In Columbus, OH
The recently opened Sheetz store in Columbus, Ohio, is the Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain’s 700th location. Altoona, Pennsylvania-based Sheetz held a grand store opening ceremony Sept. 12 that included a tractor trailer filled with food donations for the local Columbus community and major giveaways, such as “Free Sheetz for a Year.” “As a family, […]