US Foods Holding Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc. for $970 million in cash. Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants […]
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Consumer Brands Calls On AG To Act On Coronavirus Price Gouging
The Consumer Brands Association (CBA) called on U.S. Attorney General William Barr March 9 to protect Americans from the price gouging of critical consumer packaged goods (CPG) related to the coronavirus outbreak. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), working through the National Center for Disaster Fraud, can better coordinate with federal, state and industry partners—particularly […]
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Walmart Consolidates 2 Mobile Apps For Customer Convenience
For years, Walmart has had two mobile apps: the Walmart app and the Walmart Grocery app. “Customers love both of our apps, but we know they would like an easier way to shop without having to switch between the two,” said Janey Whiteside, EVP and Walmart chief customer officer. “Imagine making two trips to the […]
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Recommended: Las Cruces, NM, Area Grocery Stores Seeing Product Shortages
LAS CRUCES – In the checkout aisle at the Walmart Supercenter on Walton Boulevard Thursday morning, a man was purchasing a three-pack of Lysol disinfecting wipes. Another shopper — a middle-aged woman – approached him and asked where he’d found it. “In automotive,” he replied with a smile. And off she and her shopping companions […]
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7-Eleven Expands Evolution Store Concept To Washington, DC, San Diego
7-Eleven Inc. has scaled its Evolution Store concept following the successful opening of its beta store in Dallas, Texas, last March. These Evolution Stores serve as real-time experiential testing grounds where customers can try the retailer’s latest innovations in new store formats. Both stores include a Laredo Taco Co. restaurant. “7-Eleven’s mission is to give convenience customers […]
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SOUTHWEST: Brookshire Grocery Co. To Build New Fresh Store In Fate, Texas
A new Fresh by Brookshire’s store is coming to Fate, Texas, according to an announcement by the Fate City Council and Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC). BGC expects to break ground at the future site, located at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Memorial Parkway, by the end of the year. The store is expected to […]
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Central Market Celebrates New England Seafood Through March 10
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is celebrating New England Seafood through March 10, with fresh catches flown in daily. Featured selections will include: Northeast fresh wild swordfish steaks, New England oysters, Maine live wild lobsters, Maine wild cold water lobster tails, New Bedford fresh wild U-10 sea scallops and Boston-style lobster salad. In addition, Central Market […]
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Update: Sprouts Postpones Washington Store Openings Due To Covid-19
Due to the recent developments of Covid-19 in Washington state and the surrounding counties, Sprouts Farmers Market has postponed the opening of its Silverdale and Seattle stores. In a statement issued March 12, the company says, “The health and safety of our team members and shoppers is always our first priority, and we are actively […]
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Common Man Roadside Market & Deli Opens In New Hampshire
The Common Man Roadside convenience store chain is rapidly expanding in New Hampshire. The company touts that its stores have a uniquely New England look and feel. Building on the success of The Common Man Roadside at the Hooksett Welcome Centers on Interstate 93, The Common Man Roadside Market & Deli is a restaurant within […]
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Publix Supports Disaster Relief Efforts In Tennessee
Publix Super Markets has established a program to allow customers and associates at its Tennessee stores to make donations to a disaster relief fund for those impacted by recent weather events in Middle Tennessee. Customers may donate any amount by adding it to their grocery totals when checking out at any Tennessee Publix locations. Donations […]
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Gelson’s Encino To Celebrate 60-Year Anniversary March 13-14
In 1960, after years of requests from customers who would make the long drive to the Burbank Gelson’s store that opened in 1951, brothers Eugene and Bernie Gelson opened their second store in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Encino. The new store changed the way the community shopped. In addition to the very best produce, […]
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7-Eleven Adds New Beverage Options With Specialty Coffee, Nitro, More
As 7-Eleven stores on Long Island introduced the world to coffee in to-go cups more than 50 years ago, the company now is launching another milestone for Long Island coffee-lovers. The convenience retailer has expanded its hot and cold beverage menu to all Long Island 7-Eleven stores with the addition of touch-screen machines that brew custom […]
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Verc Enterprises Awarded $140,000 Workforce Grant
Convenience store chain Verc Enterprises with locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, has been awarded $140,000 as part of a statewide Workforce Grant Training Program. Verc Enterprises will apply the funds from the grant to employee training and will match the grant with $140,000 of its own funds, bringing the total to $280,000. Barry Ahern, […]
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7-Eleven Franchisee Leadership Opposes Weakening California Law AB 5
The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF) says proposed measures to change or repeal the California law that distinguishes employees from independent contractors would be harmful to the franchisees operating more than 1,700 7-Eleven stores in the state. Based in Universal City, Texas, the NCASEF is an elected, independent body representing the interests […]
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SpartanNash, Family Fare Partner With Flashfood On New Mobile App
As part of its commitment to help customers save money and reduce in-store fresh food waste, SpartanNash is piloting a mobile app at five of its West Michigan Family Fare stores. The app was developed by Flashfood and allows store guests and community nonprofits to purchase food nearing its best-by date at savings of up […]
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Rosie, DoorDash Bring Affordable Delivery To Independent Grocers
Rosie, a locally focused e-commerce company, and DoorDash, a national on-demand local logistics platform, have partnered to bring an affordable, reliable delivery option to independent grocers and their communities across the United States. The partnership aims to provide a seamless end-to-end e-commerce and delivery experience for both the shopper and the retailer. Retailers throughout the U.S. […]
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SE Kroger Stores Donate $86,500-Plus To HBCUs, HBCU Food Pantries
In honor of Black History Month in February, Kroger stores in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia donated more than $86,500 to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—$67,500 of which was donated to HBCU food pantries to help alleviate food insecurity among students. Donations were made to the following food pantries: Mimi’s Pantry serving […]
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The Fresh Market Board Of Directors Appoints Potter As New CEO
The Fresh Market Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Jason Potter as CEO, replacing Larry Appel, who has resigned. Potter’s appointment was effective March 2. Potter has more than 30 years of experience in the grocery industry, having spent the bulk of his career at Sobeys Inc., one of the largest food retailers in North […]
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DarioHealth Digital Diabetes Management System Available At Albertsons
DarioHealth Corp. has launched its digital therapeutics solution for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension on Albertsons Marketplace. Albertsons Cos. is one of the largest retailers in the United States, with more than 2,000 grocery stores under banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs. […]
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Trader Joe’s Remembers Life Of Founder Joe Coulombe
Trader Joe’s is celebrating the life of its founder Joe Coulombe, 89, who died Friday, Feb. 28, in Pasadena, California. Mr. Coulombe was an extraordinarily smart and accomplished entrepreneur who built a company that introduced something welcomingly different in the grocery retail space, the company says. He opened the first Trader Joe’s store in 1967 […]