Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc., a chain of primarily independently owned and corporate grocery stores, revealed that the Man-Dell Group Key Food located at 52 Avenue A in Manhattan, New York, will launch the augmented reality (AR) component of its new mural on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 5 p.m. Earlier this summer, Key Food teamed […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Industry News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Plans To Hire More Than 1,000 Part-Time Employees
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop intends to hire more than 1,000 part-time associates and will hold job fairs at its stores in Connecticut, western Massachusetts and Westchester and Dutchess counties in New York from noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31. “We are eager to hire part-time associates who are looking for a job […]
Posted inMidwest, Corporate Store News
SpartanNash Named 2020 Military Friendly Bronze Employer
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has been named among the nation’s 2020 Military Friendly Employers, earning bronze distinction. The annual list is compiled by Viqtory, whose mission is to provide veterans and their spouses with the finest choices for employment opportunities. “We are proud to once again be named a Military Friendly Employer, because we recognize […]
Posted inRecommended Reading, C-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Recommended: Texas Allsup’s Stores Get New Ownership
Nine Allsup’s convenience stores in Texas have been sold to a company in Georgia, according to a report in the Iowa Park (Texas) Leader newspaper. Allsup’s officials at the company’s headquarters in Clovis have not returned multiple calls requesting information. But city officials said Tuesday no applications for new business licenses connected to the potential […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, National
Kroger Foundation’s Innovation Fund Names Its Inaugural Cohort
The Innovation Fund, a program of Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, has named its inaugural cohort of innovators, selected from nearly 400 applicants who submitted interest earlier this year during the first-ever open call. The invitation welcomed innovators to submit ideas and solutions to prevent food waste for an opportunity […]
Posted inMidwest, Independent Store News, Marketing News
Balls Food Stores Set To Join Alliance Retail Group
Kansas City, Kansas-based Balls Food Stores will be joining Alliance Retail Group (ARG) on Sept. 29, ARG President Joe Wolf announced Aug. 26. Balls’ 24 stores are supplied by Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), which is based in Kansas City, Kansas. ARG, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is the largest self-negotiating ad group in the country. With […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Pharmacies Stocked With Flu Vaccine For 2019-20 Season
Hy-Vee Inc. said Aug. 27 that the flu vaccine is available without an appointment or prescription at its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people six months and older get a flu vaccine each year to prevent getting and spreading the flu […]
Posted inBeverage News, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Opening WD’s Taproom At Point Meadows Store
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) will expand its WD’s Taproom concept to the Point Meadows community during a grand opening event Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the Jacksonville Winn-Dixie store located at 10915-122 Baymeadows Road. According to SEG, parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, this latest store […]
Posted inHome Page Latest News, C-Store News, Southwest
Buc-ee’s Partners With Texas DOT To Fight Litter In State
Convenience store chain Buc-ee’s is teaming with the Texas Department of Transportation to battle litter in Texas. In August, drivers in Texas started seeing billboards featuring the department’s “Don’t mess with Texas” and Buc-ee’s, along major travel routes to remind drivers to keep trash inside their cars. Drivers also will see reminders of the campaign […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Recommended: Grocery Workers In Oregon, SW Washington May Strike
By Kristi Turnquist | The Oregonian/OregonLive (Updated Monday, Aug. 26, with statement from Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.) Grocery store workers in Oregon and Southwest Washington have voted to authorize a strike if the workers’ union fails to reach a satisfying agreement with negotiators representing such stores as Fred Meyer, QFC, Safeway and Albertsons. Members of […]
Posted inBakery News, Corporate Store News, Snacks Brands, West
Rubicon Bakers Cakes, Cupcakes Coming To 175 Ralphs Stores
Ralphs stores in Southern California will now carry Rubicon Bakers’ full line of handcrafted cakes and cupcakes. Ralphs will now offer Rubicon Bakers’ everyday line of 16 double-layer cakes and filled cupcake 4-packs in 175 stores in Southern California. Cake varieties include California Lemon, Mom’s Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Triple Chocolate Ghirardelli, Birthday, Vegan Chocolate […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Executive News, National, Shelby Signature Content, Whole Foods
Former Trader Joe’s President Shares Views On Today’s Grocery Business
Doug Rauch drew a crowd for his opening keynote address at ECRS’ Retail Success Conference—Ignite 19—held July 29-31 in Nashville, Tennessee. Rauch spent 31 years at Trader Joe’s, ultimately serving as national president of the California-based food retailer for a couple of years after serving as president of the company’s East division for more than […]
Posted inMidwest, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Women In The News
Meijer Chooses Rubino To Lead Its New Woodward Corner Market
Meijer has tapped Natalie Rubino, store director of the Meijer Supercenter on Coolidge in Royal Oak, Michigan, to lead its new neighborhood grocery store called Woodward Corner Market. The store will open in the Woodward Corners by Beaumont development at Thirteen Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak. “I live and breathe this community […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast, Perishables, Suppliers
Wegmans Sponsors NY State Fair 51st Annual Butter Sculpture
“Milk. Love What’s Real” is the theme of the 51st Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair. The sculpture portrays a grandfather and child dunking cookies in milk and a young couple sharing a milkshake. The American Dairy Association North East Butter Sculpture, sponsored by Wegmans, also depicts the important role that real cow’s milk plays in memorable […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Bakery News, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Equipment, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Merchandising News, Sustainability News, West
On Site: Vons Unveils Remodeled Store In Corona, California
The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves, VP-West, attended the Aug. 21 grand reopening of the Vons store at 369 Magnolia Avenue in Corona, California, following an extensive remodel. Every department in the store, which first opened about 20 years ago, was included in the refresh, according to Store Manager Robert Pfeffer, who spoke with Reeves on […]
Posted inDeli News, Grocery Store Equipment, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Perishables, Southwest
Brookshire Brothers Breaks Ground On Texas A&M Campus Store
Brookshire Brothers broke ground this morning (Aug. 22) on a store adjacent to the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station. The store is an initiative between the Texas A&M System and the East Texas grocer. In making the announcement, Brookshire Brothers President and CEO John Alston said, “Our company is honored to have […]
Posted inWest, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider
Shane Sampson To Leave Albertsons; Company Seeking Successor
Shane Sampson, EVP and chief marketing and merchandising officer of Albertsons Cos., has decided to leave the company at the end of its second fiscal quarter on Sept. 7. The company has launched a search for a successor. “Shane has been instrumental in building the Albertsons Companies we know today—both at a division level and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Smart & Final And Toshiba Team To Continue Enhancing Store Operations
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is setting out to optimize store operations for Smart & Final, the Los-Angeles, California-based value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer. Toshiba, the global market share leader for integrated in-store retail solutions, will help improve the Smart & Final customer experience by ensuring its store systems remain fully operational 365 days a […]
Posted inNortheast, C-Store News, Online Grocery Technology
7-Eleven Launches Mobile Checkout In Manhattan
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has introduced Mobile Checkout for a faster way to shop. Mobile Checkout lets customers in New York City skip the checkout line and pay for their purchases using the 7-Eleven app. This new shopping experience is integrated into the 7Rewards loyalty program, and customers can automatically earn and redeem any available […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Commits To Donating 1B Meals By End Of 2025
To end hunger for one in eight neighbors and one in six food-insecure children, Food Lion has new plans for its hunger-relief initiative, Food Lion Feeds. Food Lion Feeds will expand its long-term partnership with Feeding America in addition to creating new partnerships to address hunger, and is committing to donate 1 billion more meals […]