Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2023, earning the distinction for the fourth consecutive year. Newsweek recognizes the Top 500 most responsible companies in the U.S., spanning 14 industries. To view the full list, click here. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication of […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
International Traditions Find A Seat At The Table At Tops
Williamsville, New York-based Tops is celebrating international traditions during the holiday season. Tops is helping Italian and Polish families in preparation for The Feast of the Seven Fishes and Wigilia, celebrated on Christmas Eve. The traditions are similar as they are meatless meals consumed on Dec. 24 in observance of abstinence from meat until the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Reaches Opioid Settlement Agreements In All 50 States
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has surpassed the first threshold required for finalizing the company’s $3.1 billion nationwide opioid settlement framework announced on Nov. 15. The company has settlement agreements with all U.S. 50 states, including four states that previously settled with the company, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and three other U.S. territories, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Makes Several Key Leadership Moves
Among several leadership changes announced Tuesday during Hy-Vee Inc.’s annual stockholders meeting, CEO Jeremy Gosch was named vice chairman of the West Des Moines, Iowa-based company’s board of directors. In addition, Executive Director and Executive Chairman of the Board Randy Edeker shared that two longtime Hy-Vee executives – Donna Tweeten and Aaron Weise – have been […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Ahold Delhaize Proposes Agnefjäll As Chair Of Supervisory Board
Zaandam, the Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize has announced that it intends to propose the reappointment of Peter Agnefjäll as member and chair of the supervisory board at the annual general meeting of shareholders on April 12. Peter Agnefjӓll has been a member of the supervisory board since April 2019 and was appointed chair in January 2021. He […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Introduces 10 Days Of HoliDeals, Shares Survey Results
Americans love the thrill of the hunt, according to a new survey of 2,000 consumers conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club. The survey found that 65 percent of shoppers compare looking for the right gifts to hunting for treasure, with 52 percent claiming “the hunt” is just as fun as […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Adopts Toshiba’s Cloud Enabled Solution
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has adopted the ELERA commerce platform from Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions that features unified commerce, loyalty, promotions and a produce recognition experience for its shoppers. The unified shopping experience will provide Weis Markets’ e-commerce platform and 197 physical stores with more than 2,500 retail checkout touchpoints, including point-of-sale, self-checkout/dual use lanes and mobile […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Kroger Health, Prime Therapeutics Increase Health Access
Cincinnati-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., and Prime Therapeutics have announced an agreement for the Kroger Family of Pharmacies to remain in-network, effective Jan. 1. “Kroger is always looking for new opportunities and collaborations to make Medicare more accessible, and our direct agreement with Prime delivers benefits for our customers and […]