Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe Inc. President James “Jim” Martin has been recognized as the 2018 “Business Person of the Year” by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. This award is given annually by the chamber to recognize one leader in the community for their business experience, exceptional accomplishments, community involvement and contribution to […]
Category: Store News
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Grocery Industry, Home Page Latest News, Store News, Supply Chain News, West
Kroger And Nuro Launch First Unmanned Delivery Service For The General Public
The Kroger Co. and Nuro have launched what they say is the first-ever unmanned delivery service available to the general public in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since August, the companies have operated a self-driving grocery delivery service in Scottsdale with an autonomous Prius fleet accompanied by vehicle operators. The autonomous vehicles have completed nearly 1,000 deliveries to the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Grocery Industry, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, Marketing News, National, Store News
Kroger Selling Its ‘You Technology’ Platform To Inmar
Inmar and The Kroger Co. are forming a new strategic relationship that they say will drive innovation in digital offer management. The relationship includes the sale to Inmar of You Technology, a digital coupon and digital rebate publishing unit owned by Kroger. The sale includes a long-term services agreement with Inmar for the continued delivery of digital […]
Posted inFood Service News, Corporate Store News, Grocery Industry, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Opening Of Newton Store
Stop & Shop, a Quincy, Massachusetts-based grocery retailer, unveiled a new look in Massachusetts with the opening of a 20,950-s.f. store located at 165 Needham Street, Newton Highlands, in Newton Nexus developed by Crosspoint Associates Inc. This small-concept store is the first location in the state to feature the brand’s new logo and updated design. The […]
Posted inStore News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Gala Foods Hosts Grocery Giveaway During Holiday Season
Gala Foods Supermarkets, based in New York, has been selecting 40 customers every Thursday this month to win groceries across all eight of its locations. The promotion runs through Dec. 27 at the participating supermarkets in Bridgeport, Connecticut; Brooklyn, New York; Brentwood, Freeport and Bay Shore in Long Island. “We know that our customers work […]
Posted inGrocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, National, Store News
Kroger and GoodRx Launch The Kroger Rx Savings Club
Kroger Co. has launched its Rx Savings Club, a new program designed to significantly reduce the cost of prescription drugs for customers across the country, adding to the retailer’s Wellness Your Way platform. The program was developed in partnership with GoodRx–America’s No. 1 source for prescription drug savings. The Kroger Rx Savings Club provides customers with exclusive access to […]
Posted inStore News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Dollar Tree Appoints Dickson To Its Board of Directors
Virginia-based Dollar Tree Inc. has appointed Thomas W. “Tad” Dickson a new independent director to the company’s board, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Dickson’s appointment is to fill the vacancy created by the previously announced retirement of Mary Anne Citrino as a director, effective Dec. 31, 2018. Dickson, 63, is an executive leader with significant experience […]
Posted inBeverage News, C-Store News, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest, Store News
7-Eleven Introduces Roamer Canned Wine
7-Eleven Inc. introduces its first canned wine, Roamer, which is available in chardonnay and rosé. The Roamer chardonnay has an oak influence, with bright tropical and citrus fruits that add to its acidity. The Syrah-based rosé is a dry, fruit-driven wine with hints of strawberry and raspberry. According to an industry study released this year, […]