For the fifth year, customers have let Aldi know which of the German discount grocer’s products are their favorite, as well as the grocery trends that are reshaping how they shop. “Our loyal shoppers are always vocal about their love for Aldi products and over 70,000 of them sang praises in the 2023 Aldi Fan […]
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Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food, Divert Save 30.8M Pounds Of Food Waste In Past Year
In their first year of collaboration, Giant Food and West Concord, Massachusetts-based Divert Inc. processed more than 30.8 million pounds of wasted food, mitigating nearly 1,400 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. “We recognize our responsibility as a leader in the grocery space to make a positive impact on the environment and tackle waste reduction,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground In Fort Payne, AL
Food City broke ground July 25 on its next supermarket in Alabama, a 54,000-square-foot location that is expected to open early next year at 1015 Gault Ave. South in Fort Payne. “We are excited to be joining the Fort Payne retail community. We look forward to constructing a state-of-the-art supermarket that will create quality jobs […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Adds Location, Finishes Upgrades At Six Stores
During the first half of 2023, Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets welcomed a new store in its eastern footprint and completed upgrades at six locations. Opened in May, the store in Blue Hill, Maine, is the grocer’s 186th overall. It includes a variety of features designed to enhance the shopping experience, including an expansive selection of […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Independent Store News, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly Store Highlights LOC’s Application Suite
Sponsored content After serving their country in the Marines until 1966, two friends saved their money in a cigar box to open a store in Slapout, Alabama. After asking their parents for advice about what to name the store, they suggested calling it “The Boys Store.” “Years of hard work by all the family members […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Ahold Delhaize Names Ruane As The Giant Co. President
Ahold Delhaize USA has named John Ruane as president of The Giant Co. “We have been fortunate to have John lead The Giant Co. as interim president during a time of transition, and we are excited about this next step in his career,” said JJ Fleeman, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA. “He has led the team […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Bolsters DFW Presence With Store Debut In McKinney, TX
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex welcomed its third H-E-B location July 19 with the opening of a 118,000-square-foot store at 8700 Eldorado Pkwy. in McKinney, Texas. The new H-E-B joins recently opened stores in Frisco and Plano, as well as the company’s six Central Market locations that have served the area for more than two decades. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Boost Members Saved $115M During Inaugural Year
In the first year of Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co.’s paid membership program, Boost by Kroger Plus, members saved more than $115 million. In its inaugural year, Boost membership enrollments have exceeded the company’s expectations. The savings members experienced drove increased customer engagement across stores, e-commerce channels and fuel centers. The retailer is celebrating with a […]