Keasbey, New Jersey-based Price Rite Marketplace celebrated Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22, an occasion proclaimed by FMI – The Food Industry Association to recognize grocery workers for their commitment to feeding families. Employees from nearly 50 Price Rite Marketplace stores were acknowledged for the role they play in serving their communities. They received complimentary […]
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H-E-B Celebrates Remodeled, Expanded Hancock Center Store In Austin
H-E-B has finished expanding its store at 1800 East 41st St. in Austin, Texas, with the location now totaling 124,000 square feet. Known as Hancock Center, the store is 31,000 square feet larger and features a range of new and enhanced departments. It includes a full-service pharmacy, a True Texas BBQ restaurant with indoor seating, […]
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Walmart Data Ventures Launches Scintilla In-Store For Supplier Field Reps
Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Scintilla In-Store, a platform designed to help reduce out-of-stocks, improve execution and deliver a seamless omni-shopping experience. Scintilla In-Store builds on the Scintilla platform – Walmart’s first-party insights offering that transforms granular data into intelligence for suppliers and merchants – and brings that ecosystem into Walmart stores. While Scintilla and […]
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Ahold Delhaize Invests €250M In Food Security Across Global Markets
Zaandam, Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize and its 17 brands donated more than €250 million through in-kind and financial giving in 2025, benefiting food security and community organizations across Europe, Indonesia and the U.S. The investment came as 2025 saw persistent inflation, frequent government policy changes and rising food insecurity globally. That insecurity has risen for six consecutive […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Appoints Clark CMO, Rassi Chief Customer Officer
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has appointed Don Clark CMO and Amanda Rassi chief customer officer, the Phoenix-based retailer announced Feb. 19. The appointments follow the retirement of Scott Neal as CMO. Both Clark and Rassi will report to Nick Konat, president and COO at Sprouts. “We are very excited to welcome Don Clark and Mandy […]
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The Past: 70 Years Strong, Kroger Texas Division Paves Path Of Progress
Kroger has a longstanding history and deep roots in Texas, dating back to 1955 when the Ohio-born grocer entered the Houston market with the purchase of grocery company Henke & Pillot, which had been in operation since 1872. Kroger kept the Henke & Pillot name on the stores for about 10 years, replacing it in […]
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United Supermarkets, Rainier Fruit Continue Sock Donations In TX
The United Family donated 5,000 pairs of socks to six charitable organizations across Texas during February through its seventh annual Apples & Pears on a Mission partnership with Rainier Fruit. United Supermarkets donated 1,000 pairs of socks each to the Salvation Army of Lubbock (Feb. 6) and the Salvation Army of Abilene (Feb. 17). Additional […]
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PCC Community Markets Launches Premium Churros Line Across 16 Stores
PCC Community Markets, the nation’s largest community-owned food cooperative, launched Alberto’s Churros premium retail line across all 16 of its stores this week. The collaboration between the Seattle-based co-op and local, minority-owned producer coincides with Alberto’s partnership with Specialty Frozen Food Distributors that will bring the frozen churros to retailers throughout western Washington. To meet […]