Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion will offer a paid parental leave benefit to all full-time associates. With this benefit, associates of any gender may take six weeks of paid parental leave within the first 12 months of a child’s birth, adoption or other legal, custodial placement. “Welcoming a new member into […]
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Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Industry News, Southwest, Store News
H-E-B’s Helping Heroes Celebrates Emergency Responders Across Texas On Sept. 11
Staring down a burning grill outside Fire Station #1 in San Antonio, H-E-B Partner (employee) Jeff Cedillo flipped burgers as hungry first responders crowded around the pit. For Cedillo, cooking for emergency personnel on 9/11 is a regular occurrence, something he looks forward to every year as part of H-E-B’s Helping Heroes. (See photos below.) […]
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Forbes Ranks Big Y Among Top Employers In Massachusetts and Connecticut
Forbes Magazine ranks Big Y as the No. 2 employer in Massachusetts out of 74 surveyed and No. 20 in Connecticut out of 36. The 2019 survey allows for both full- and part-time employees to openly state their opinions while avoiding influence from their employer. “At Big Y, we are especially humbled and grateful to […]
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People To Watch: Nick Lenzi Of Busch’s Fresh Food Market
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a new series entitled People to Watch that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Nick Lenzi, SVP of sales and marketing for Busch’s Fresh Food Market, which is based in […]
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Seasonal Fan-Favorite Sprouts Brand Products Are Back
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide are stocked with limited-time pumpkin spice and harvest-inspired Sprouts Brand products. Several items will make their debut this year, such as Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha, Harvest Salsa, Apple Cider Jam and Pumpkin Vinaigrette. Back by popular demand are Pumpkin Snaps, Pumpkin Seed Tortilla Chips and Pumpkin Loops, among others. These […]
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Superior Grocers Opens Small-Format Store In Los Angeles
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, opened a small-format store under a new banner, The Market By Superior. Traditionally known for large stores and displays, the retailer opened a 25,000-s.f. store at 4040 W. Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, at the location of the former Washington Square Market. “Superior Grocers is […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Celebrates Organic Harvest Month
Natural Grocers is celebrating its more than 30-year history of selling only 100 percent organically grown produce with a month-long series of festivities for Organic Harvest Month. The Sept. 7 kickoff included a one-day-only free bag giveaway with any purchase and an {N}power ”bounce-back” offer of $5 off any purchase of $55 or more, as […]
Posted inGrocery News, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Industry News, Merchandising News, Midwest, Organic Natural, Specialty, Store News
Fruitful Yield Opens ‘Store Within a Store’ In Angelo Caputo’s
Fruitful Yield opened a store-within-a-store in the Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets location at 520 E North Avenue in Carol Stream, Illinois, in August. The goal of the partnership is to provide shoppers a one-stop shop for health, wellness and grocery needs. Fruitful Yield stores’ product mix include foods that are organic, natural, wheat-free, gluten-free, soy-free […]
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Raley’s Partners With Instacart To Expand Delivery Services
As part of their continued investment in e-commerce, Raley’s now offers home delivery service through Instacart. The West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has been offering pickup and delivery through its own online platform, eCart, since 2017, but this new partnership will allow the family-owned grocer to bring its offerings to even more customers. “The demand from […]
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Food Fair Supermarket Celebrates Newest Location In Plantation
On Aug.22, Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc., a chain of primarily independently owned and corporate grocery stores, celebrated the grand opening of its newest Food Fair location at 7139 W. Broward Boulevard in Plantation, Florida. “As we continue to grow our family of supermarkets and expand our footprint in the Florida market, we are excited […]
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URM Stores’ Linda Wilson Retires, Elle Bartch Appointed VP Of Human Resources
Linda Wilson, VP of human resources for URM Stores, recently retired. A 39-year company veteran, Wilson helped develop and establish the culture of the Spokane, Washington-based URM, while assisting member owners, the company says. Wilson started her career at URM in 1980, working as a route salesperson in the HBC department, before becoming the receptionist. […]
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Design Can Help Private Brands Stand Out On Store Shelves
Do your private brand products stand out on the shelf or do they fade into the background—simply another can, box or bottle among a sea of competitors? In today’s retail environment, 98 percent of national brand assortment is the same across retailers—making differentiation through private brands vital to a retailer’s success. And what’s on the […]
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Food Lion, American Red Cross Unite For Hurricane Dorian Relief
As Hurricane Dorian impacts the East Coast, Food Lion is now accepting financial donations at each of its more than 1,000 locations to benefit the American Red Cross, its national disaster relief partner. Customers can donate any amount they choose or round up their purchase to the nearest dollar at the register. Food Lion will […]
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Stater Bros. Markets Unveils New Logo On Tustin Store
On Aug. 13, Stater Bros. Markets showcased a new look with its latest logo at its store location on 15150 Kensington Park Drive in Tustin, California. Revealed just four days before the supermarket chain’s 83rd anniversary, Stater Bros.’ fresh, new look designed by its in-house advertising department, demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to its loyal […]
Posted inNortheast, Association News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News
ShopRite Launches Family Meals Month Celebration
ShopRite is celebrating Family Meals Month by having in-store dietitians help customers create and enjoy nutritious family meals. “ShopRite has always believed that one of the keys to healthy eating is finding ways to enjoy more meals at home,” says Natalie Menza-Crowe, MS, RD, director of health and wellness at ShopRite. “We’re proud to expand […]
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SEG, American Red Cross Team For Hurricane Dorian Relief
On Sept. 4, Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the Southeastern Grocers Gives Foundation, said it plans to provide a way for customers and associates to support their neighbors who have been impacted by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, […]
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Big Y Makes Appointments In Massachusetts And Connecticut
Big Y Foods Inc. reported the following new appointments: Patricia M. Stucenski, store manager, South Hadley, Massachusetts, Big Y Express. Elizabeth A. Richardson, deli sales manager, North Adams, Massachusetts, Big Y World Class Market. Patrick J. Keane, store director, North Haven, Connecticut, Big Y World Class Market. “At Big Y, we are committed to providing […]
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Food City Bakery Artists Showcase Talent In Annual Cake Decorating Competition
On Friday, Aug. 23, Valley residents had a chance to see vivid imaginations and steady artists’ hands put to the test at Food City’s fifth annual cake decorating competition at the Food City supermarket on Arizona Avenue and Ray Road in Chandler. During the event, six bakery specialists from Food City bakeries across Arizona showcased […]
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Bindi Offers Trio Of Agave-Sweetened Gelato Flavors
Italian dessert specialist Bindi is expanding its gelato list to include the selection of agave-sweetened chocolate, vanilla bean and strawberry flavors to their already gluten-free make up. The trio sweetened with agave syrup and no refined sugar complements Bindi’s offerings targeted to fulfill the needs of health-conscious consumers. The Milan-based company said the products are […]
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FMI Explores Grocery Foodservice In Annual Report
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) released its annual assessment of the state of the foodservice at retail Sept. 4, demonstrating the opportunities for retailers to leverage a $13 billion category. Growing annually at 8.2 percent, foodservice is presented as a primary strategy for food retailers to differentiate and appeal to convenience-seeking consumers. FMI’s 2019 Power of Foodservice […]