Following a record-breaking number of vacationers and remote workers choosing the great outdoors to cure their wanderlust this summer, sporting goods experts at Meijer say demand for specialized gear and seasonal must-haves is increasing as camping enthusiasts prepare for fall. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer reports that shoppers are planning beyond tents, kayaks and sleeping […]
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Kroger Chairman/CEO McMullen Delivers Groceryshop Opening Keynote
The Kroger Co. Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen took the stage in Las Vegas at Groceryshop, an event for the retail, grocery and CPG industries, during the opening keynote themed “Kroger Delivers the Future of Grocery Shopping Now.” McMullen shared the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company’s continued focus on leading with fresh and accelerating with digital by […]
Aldi Highlighting Fair Trade Products Through October
October is Fair Trade Month, and Aldi is starting to highlight Fair Trade products as well as how the company makes sustainable choices, so consumers can, too. Shoppers want to know their products are sourced sustainably, which is why the company stocks Fair Trade Certified cocoa, coffee and seafood. Some key highlights at Aldi include: […]
SEG Partners With Feeding America For Hunger Action Month
Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has unveiled a community donation program in support of its long-standing partnership with Feeding America. The program supports the organization’s ongoing efforts to address the widespread impact of food insecurity in underserved communities as part of the grocer’s Hunger Action Month initiatives. Through Sept. 28, Fresco […]
Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program Reaches 50-School Milestone
In an effort to reduce hunger among students in the communities it serves, the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program has expanded to support food pantries in more than 50 schools across the Northeast. Launched in 2019, the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program addresses food insecurity within local communities by providing thousands […]
Apple Campaign To Help Provide 1 Million Meals To Families In Need
Food Lion Feeds will help provide five meals to Feeding America member food banks located near a Food Lion store for every specially marked bag of gala apples purchased through Oct. 5. The annual campaign aims to help provide 1 million meals to neighbors in need. Since 2014, customers have helped to provide more than […]
Sprouts Stores Nationwide Add Nine New Products
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide have added a new lineup of nine innovative products for September, including seasonal picks to celebrate the flavors of fall. Each month, shoppers looking to venture out from their grocery list mainstays can look for the “Find a New Favorite” icon throughout their neighborhood Sprouts to discover the newest foods […]
SEG’s Fresco y Más Observes Hispanic Heritage Month, Expands In Florida
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Southeastern Grocers Inc. says it has continued its expansion of its Hispanic-focused grocery store, Fresco y Más. In early November, SEG will open two new Florida locations in Deltona and Tampa. The two new stores will introduce authentic flavors and offerings, including a full-service Latin […]
