Albertsons Cos. Inc. has reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended Nov. 30, 2019. At the time of the report, the company operated 2,260 retail food and drug stores with 1,732 pharmacies, 402 associated fuel centers, 23 dedicated distribution centers and 20 manufacturing facilities. Its stores predominantly operate under the banners […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Center Store, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Boyer’s Markets Becomes First Grocer To Use CCT’s Eeasy Lids
Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT) announced the first availability of its Eeasy Lid, the first jar lid innovation in more than 75 years, to shoppers at Boyer’s Food Markets. Pennsylvania-based Boyer’s is incorporating the Eeasy Lid on its Darci’s brand pasta sauce at all 18 of its stores. Boyer’s is the first grocery chain in the […]
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Wardwell Promoted To President Of Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains currently operating 46 locations, has promoted Richard Wardwell from COO to president. Wardwell brings more than 35 years of grocery retail experience. He began his career as a courtesy clerk and continued to advance in his profession, experiencing the many ranks of the grocery industry. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Fills 100-Millionth Free Prescription
Publix Pharmacy recently filled its 100-millionth free prescription as part of its free medication program. “We are proud to provide a service that helps our customers afford their medications,” said Publix VP of Pharmacy Dain Rusk. “As the cost of health care continues to rise, this program has become even more important to our customers […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s Kicks Off 2020 Inviting Shoppers To Think Well
Reasor’s is kicking off 2020 with its Think Well promotion, offering a new assortment of wellness products. Wellness means a lot of different things to different people. For some, it may mean eating nutritious foods that are low in sugar, for others it could mean indulging in relaxing self-care, and for some, it may be finding […]
Posted inProduce News, Center Store, Dairy News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, West
Natural Grocers To Open 14th Oregon Store In Klamath Falls On Jan. 15
Natural Grocers will open a store in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, providing the community with access to organic and natural groceries. The store, located at 2800 S. 6th Street, will open at 8:30 a.m., and customers will have the chance to win up to $100 per week in free groceries for six […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final Raises Record Amount For Ninth Annual PastaThon
Smart & Final, the grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, recently raised money and collected pasta-related items for the ninth annual PastaThon, a fundraising event organized by KFI AM640 for Caterina’s Club. This year, the Los Angeles, California-based retailer supported the event with a record total of $85,000 in product and donations. This […]
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Bashas’, Hormel Foods Donate Hams To Help Feed Arizona Families
Hunger and food insecurity is a reality for thousands of Arizona families. That’s why Bashas’ teamed up with Hormel Foods to donate more than 3,000 hams to Arizona families in need on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Four organizations—St. Mary’s Food Bank, United Food Bank, the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration and Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona—came […]