Before the Butcher‘s Uncut plant-based burger and sausage products are now available in 192 Ralphs Grocery stores in Southern California, marking the entry of the Uncut brand in retail grab-and-go cases. More than 50 additional stores will carry the line by Nov. 1, including Whole Foods Market in Long Beach, 10 Central Market locations in […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, West
Stater Bros. EVP Dennis McIntyre To Assume Added Role Of CMO
Dennis McIntyre, EVP of marketing for Stater Bros. Markets, will assume the additional role of chief marketing officer (CMO) for the San Bernardino, California-based grocer, effective Nov. 4. In his new role as EVP and CMO, McIntyre will continue to report to Stater Bros. CEO Pete Van Helden. An executive with more than 41 years […]
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Philadelphia 76ers And Giant Tip Off New Partnership
In time for opening day of the NBA’S 2019-20 season, the Philadelphia 76ers and Giant Food Stores formed a new multi-year partnership with an emphasis on community engagement. Through the partnership, Giant will be named an official partner of the 76ers, have a presence at the center and develop new and exciting promotions for 76ers […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
Indeed Names H-E-B Top-Rated Workplace In Retail Third Straight Year
For the third year in a row, San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B was named the No. 1 top-rated workplace for retailers by job listing site Indeed. The rankings are based on employer ratings and reviews by employees on Indeed. In its blog post, Indeed states that many employees appreciate the “tight-knit culture and family-oriented values.” One […]
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Hugo’s Celebrates 80 Years Of Serving North Dakota
Kristi Magnuson Nelson is a third-generation grocer who today is owner, president and CEO of Hugo’s Family Marketplace, which has stores in North Dakota and Minnesota. Her grandparents, Hugo and Dorothy Magnuson, opened the first store in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota, in 1939. They grew the company to three stores in the city. Curt […]
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Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Raises Funds For Kids 4 Hope
Los Angeles-based Smart & Final, the grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, is participating in Kids 4 Hope. The fundraiser benefits City of Hope, an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. From Oct.18 until Nov. 5, at every Smart & Final location, customers can purchase mobiles for $1 each, which they […]
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Food Lion Opening New Store In Goose Creek, South Carolina
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has served the Goose Creek community for 35 years and this week, customers will be able to shop a new store that offers an expanded assortment of items, along with the option of online shopping. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, customers can visit the new, larger Food Lion store location at […]
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Wegmans Appoints Leadership Team For New Brooklyn Store
Wegmans Food Markets recently revealed the leadership team spearheading the grand opening and management of its newest store in Brooklyn, New York, opening Sunday, Oct. 27, at 7 a.m. in the Navy Yard. The Brooklyn store received applications from more than 10,000 job seekers and hired 540, most of whom are from nearby neighborhoods in […]