The Kroger Co. has opened of a new customer fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas. Powered by the Ocado Group, the center will use advanced robotics technology and creative solutions to provide delivery services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “Kroger’s fast-growing seamless ecosystem takes the promise of zero compromise to the next level, with Kroger Delivery bringing the freshest […]
Category: Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Chairman Names Wiese Next CEO
Hy-Vee Chairman and CEO Randy Edeker has named Aaron Wiese as Hy-Vee’s next CEO, effective Oct. 1. Wiese is currently vice chairman of Hy-Vee Inc. and president of the company’s supply chain and subsidiaries. Jeremy Gosch will remain as president and chief operating officer of West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, overseeing all of the retail […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Provides 16M Meals For Child Hunger Campaign
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds helped to provide more than 16 million meals to fight child hunger through its third annual Summers Without Hunger campaign. “For kids who count on school meal programs during the school year, summer break could mean three months of worry and hunger,” said Lauren Biedron, VP of corporate partnerships […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, West
Raley’s Promotes Wingo To SVP Of Operations
West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s Operating Division has promoted Levi Wingo to SVP of operations. He most recently served as VP of operations. In his new role, Levi Wingo will continue to oversee all store operations for its 121 stores and also the pharmacy operations, facilities and construction teams. “Levi is an innovative leader with deep operating […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Completes Upgrades, Enhancements
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has completed a series of store upgrades to stores across the Northeast. During the first six months of 2022, Hannaford celebrated five store remodels resulting in enhanced services with a focus on customer convenience, including a greater selection of grab-and-go meal options, organic and gluten-free items, expanded pharmacies, additional self-checkout kiosks and […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Launches Snack-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is releasing exclusive collaborations with snack and beverage brands. Customers who purchase participating products at 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes stores can win apparel and accessories inspired by popular snacks. A few customers will win a custom pair of shoes, including: Slurpee x What the Fanta: Designed by Jake Danklefs of Dank & Co., these sneakers are adorned with Slurpee drink branding […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion, Meals On Wheels Donate $450K For Seniors In Need
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds has donated $450,000 to Meals on Wheels America to support hunger-relief initiatives and expand senior nutrition services in 13 communities where Food Lion operates. The 13 local Meals on Wheels programs collectively serve 18,000 seniors annually. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, one in eight seniors experienced food insecurity. Since […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods To Open Location In Hartford, WI
Skogen’s Festival Foods will open its newest location Aug. 12 at 1275 Bell Avenue in Hartford, Wisconsin. The store will be open daily from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Festival Foods, said the company is excited to expand to Hartford and serve new guests who seek selection, value and service excellence. […]