Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Northeast

Weis Markets Launches Tropsicle Mango Popsicle Sour Ale

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced a collaboration with Rusty Rail Brewing on a new summer beer, Tropsicle Mango Popsicle Sour Ale. “The Tropsicle Mango Popsicle Sour Ale is an effervescent golden sour that starts with a stone fruit aroma, leading to a bright, fresh mango flavor,” said Guy McCarty, Rusty Rail Brewing director. “Tropsicle is meant […]

Posted inC-Store News, Aldi, Midwest

Aldi Announces Fan Favorite Winners, Hall Of Fame Product

Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi have released the results of its annual Aldi Fan Favorites survey. The survey was given to more than 100,000 consumers. A three-time former winner was voted into the new Fan Favorites “Hall of Fame,” while another product won the top spot in two different categories for the first time. Several items were neck and […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, National

Kroger Participates In National Convening On Hunger, Nutrition

The Kroger Co. participated July 14 in the National Convening to inform the White House Conference on hunger, nutrition and health at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. The one-day event brought together different viewpoints to identify and discuss solutions for the crises around hunger, nutrition and diet-related chronic disease. “Kroger’s position at the nexus of fresh […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Midwest

Schnucks Hosts ‘Hydrate Our Heroes’ Beverage Drive

St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks has begun a “Hydrate Our Heroes” beverage drive across the Midwest. The campaign will be held through July 27 in all Schnucks locations to support local firefighters, law enforcement and first responders. Those wishing to donate should look for collection volunteers or a donation bin at the front area of each […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West

Bashas’ Breaks Guinness World Records Title For Anniversary Celebration

Bashas’ has been named the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest doughnut mosaic (logo). Hundreds of people gathered July 12 at Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, to witness the attempt. Building a record-breaking doughnut mosaic is just one activity that the grocer has in place to celebrate its 90th anniversary. To learn […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Opens New Supermarket In Beaufort, SC

Publix Super Markets opened a new location July 13 at 33 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, South Carolina. The 48,387-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are very excited for the opening of our newest Publix location,” […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To New Locations

Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the addition of spoke facilities in Nashville, Tennessee, and Maywood, Illinois. Working in conjunction with nearby fulfillment centers, Kroger Delivery will now reach customers in the greater Nashville and the Chicago metro areas. “Kroger Delivery offers customers a truly differentiated service. Orders are transported in refrigerated trucks and delivered […]