Grocery Outlet is kicking off the third annual “Independence from Hunger” food drive, a month-long, company-wide campaign. Over the past two years, more than $500,000 has been raised in cash, gift cards and food donations company-wide through the Independence from Hunger campaign. In 2013, the campaign aims to raise even more support to help fight […]
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Posted in, Independent Store News, Southeast
Belle Foods Files Bankruptcy
Belle Foods LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, with the Birmingham, Ala.-based grocery chain claiming a number of factors led to deteriorating financial results. The Birmingham Business Journal reports that the chain, which has 57 stores and more than 2,850 employees, listed debts of $10 million to $50 million. It said its assets […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Store News, West
Stater Bros. To Purchase Former Albertsons In Moreno Valley
Stater Bros. has entered into an agreement to purchase the recently closed Moreno Valley, Calif., Albertsons, located at the northwest corner of Ironwood Avenue and Pigeon Pass Road. The new Stater Bros. Moreno Valley supermarket will bring back a full-service supermarket for the residents north of Highway 60 and a revitalization for the neighborhood shopping […]
Posted in, Southwest, Store News
New App Allows Homeland’s Customers To Pay With Smartphones
Homeland Stores has launched its new iPhone and Android mobile applications, which allow customers to use their smartphones to pay for groceries. Customers can download the Homeland SwiftScan app for free, sign up for mobile payments and start using their smartphones to grocery shop. Customers will be able to locate stores, see weekly specials, create […]
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Kroger Southwest Division Appoints Parucki VP Of Merchandising
Ron Parucki, VP of operations for Kroger’s Southwest Division, will take on the new role of VP of merchandising for the the division, which operates 210 stores, 201 pharmacies and 113 fuel centers in Texas and Louisiana. Parucki replaces Jayne Homco, who recently was promoted to president of Kroger’s Michigan Division. Parucki’s replacement will be announced […]
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7-Eleven Offers Dollar Deals On Iced Coffee This Summer
7-Eleven is offering Wednesday dollar deals on its Chillers Iced Coffee caffeinated cold beverage treat. Every Wednesday until Aug. 28, participating 7-Eleven stores nationwide will offer its medium iced coffee drink for $1. “7-Eleven iced coffee provides an indulgent, afternoon beverage treat and a refreshing alternative to hot coffee on warm summer mornings,” said Nancy […]
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Safeway Receives Department Of Defense Freedom Award
Safeway Inc. has been selected to receive the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the nation’s highest honor given to employers for exceptional support of National Guard and Reserve employees. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense, announced the award recipients today. Safeway is one […]
Posted in, Store News, West
Aldi Plans Regional HQ In Moreno Valley, Calif.
Discount grocer Aldi wants to open a regional headquarters in Moreno Valley, Calif., as it reportedly looks to continue its expansion in the West. The Press-Enterprise reports that the headquarters and warehouse complex is expected to create several hundred jobs, with construction to begin later this year on a 935,000-s.f. warehouse and office suite in […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
United Supermarkets Will Debut New Logo With Remodeled Store
United Supermarkets’ Snyder, Texas, location will soon have a fresh new look along with added services resulting from a store remodeling effort now under way. The project is set for completion in late July, according to Chris James, regional VP of United Supermarkets LLC. Shoppers will see several new product offerings, all resulting from their […]
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Shopper Behavior Report Finds The Economy, Americans Getting Healthier
Acosta Sales & Marketing, a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has released its bi-annual “The Why? Behind the Buy” report, which provides insights into the behavior and buying patterns of today’s shoppers as well as tips to help CPG and retail marketers adapt to the ever-evolving shopping […]
Posted in, Southwest, Store News
Natural Grocers Opening Tulsa Store; Donating To Tornado, Fire Victims
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening its newest location in Tulsa, Okla., on Tuesday. The Tulsa store at 9137 E. 71st St. will be the company’s second in Oklahoma, joining a Norman store. Additionally, Natural Grocers is kicking off a campaign to help victims of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes and Colorado wildfires. Natural Grocers […]
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Kroger’s Same-Store Sales Up 3.3 Percent In First Quarter
The Kroger Co. reported Thursday that its same-store sales for the first quarter of 2013 were up 3.3 percent, without fuel. It marks the company’s 38th consecutive quarter of positive identical supermarket sales. “Kroger achieved strong sales and record earnings per share for the quarter, and our customers’ positive view of us continues to improve,” […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National
Kum & Go Founder Krause Dies At 78
The founder of the Kum & Go convenience store chain has died. Mr. William A. Krause passed away Wednesday morning at his West Des Moines, Iowa, home after a battle with cancer. He was 78 years old and surrounded by his family at the time of his death. “With heavy hearts, we say goodbye today […]
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Study Reveals Costco Is Most Popular Gas Station
Costco is where North America prefers to fill their gas tanks, according to a new study by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions. Wholesale clubs once again beat out traditional gas stations in popularity, with Sam’s Club coming in second behind Costco among the more than 7,600 study participants. QuikTrip, Wawa […]
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WinCo Foods To Add 400 Jobs With DFW Stores
WinCo Foods is expecting to add about 400 jobs in North Texas when it opens its first two Texas supermarkets within a year and a half, the Dallas Business Journal reports. The Idaho-based grocer currently is planning how it will recruit employees and expects to begin the hiring process about two months before the stores […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Southeast
Sheetz, Samet Corp. Partner On New Food Production And DC
Sheetz and Samet Corp. have partnered on the construction of a 250,000-s.f. distribution and production facility in Burlington, N.C. Sheetz recently selected Samet as the contractor in charge of construction management for the $32.8 million center that is a cornerstone of expansion plans for the Altoona, Pa.-based convenience restaurant chain. “We’re looking forward to partnering […]
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Remodeled Ralphs In Baldwin Hills, Calif., Reopens Next Week
Ralphs will unveil its latest remodeled and expanded store in Baldwin Hills, Calif., on Friday, June 21. The $18 million renovation includes a 21,000-s.f. expansion and major remodeling, and the store will feature a wide range of fresh, organic and natural meats, produce and seafood. A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 7:45 a.m. The […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Giant Unveils 100 Percent Pa.-Produced Milk During Dairy Month
Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets recently announced that its store brand milk now qualifies as PA Preferred, meaning 100 percent of the milk is produced in Pennsylvania, keeping dollars in local communities and supporting local jobs. “I applaud Giant for giving customers what they want—fresh, locally produced food,” Lt. Gov, Jim Cawley said […]
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RaceTrac’s Sodapalooza Returns For Summer
Already in full swing in Georgia, Florida and Texas stores, RaceTrac is offering 32-oz. fountain drinks and 16-oz. frozen beverages for $0.69 all summer as part of its Sodapalooza promotion. In addition, all stores are unveiling a new RaceTrac Value Menu, with 12 items offered for either $.99 or $1.99. Items include sunflower seeds, fresh-baked […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Giant, Martin’s Customers Support Troops With $517K Donation
Customers and associates at Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets showed their support for men and women in the Armed Forces by donating $517,535 through the stores’ annual Support Our Troops campaign. The in-store fundraiser benefits regional USOs throughout the company’s operating area and the Wounded Warrior Project. “Thanks to our customers and associates, […]