Posted inAnniversary Issues, Corporate Store News, Feature, News, West

Pavilions Fills Role As Test Site For New Grocery, GM Products

“Pavilions is a testing ground for a lot of new and innovative items for the entire division,” said Wayne Heaton, VP and GM of the Pavilions banner. Together with Albertsons and Vons banner stores, they form Albertsons’ 329-store Southern California division. “If something works in Pavilions, there may be 100 stores in the other two […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News

Hy-Vee To Accept SNAP EBT Payments For Online Grocery Delivery

To streamline the process, Hy-Vee is now accepting SNAP EBT payments for online grocery delivery at all its stores that offer the service. The grocer first began accepting SNAP EBT payment for pickup orders in 2020. DoorDash added SNAP EBT payment offerings to its storefront in April 2024. The new digital experience also features badges to […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. Begins Flashfood Pilot In Richmond, VA

Flashfood has partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Division of The Kroger Co. to introduce its program at 16 stores in the Richmond, Virginia, area. Through the partnership, customers can buy fresh groceries in surplus or nearing their best-by date, including meat, dairy, produce and baked goods at larger discounts through the Flashfood app. Items are then […]

Posted inC-Store News, Association News, Executive News, National, News

NACS Appoints Gleeson President, CEO

The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has named Frank Gleeson, former president and CEO of Aramark Northern Europe and 2018-19 NACS chairman of the board, as its new president and CEO, beginning Jan. 1. Gleeson will succeed Henry Armour, becoming just the fourth CEO in the organization’s 64-year history; all four came to the […]