Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News, Grocery Industry, Merchandising News, Nonfood Items

Ahold Promotes Teal Pumpkin Project For Allergy-Safe Halloween

Ahold USA’s Stop & Shop, Giant Food and Giant-Martin’s stores are the exclusive grocery partners on the East Coast for the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Teal Pumpkin Project. The project’s goal is to help shoppers become more aware of food allergies and ensure safe choices for children this Halloween. Shoppers will find special Teal Pumpkin Project […]

Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News

Hannaford Launches ‘My Hannaford Rewards’ Pilot, First App

Hannaford Bros. is launching the “My Hannaford Rewards” program—an 11-store pilot in Burlington, Vermont—this week. My Hannaford Rewards offers customers a personalized shopping experience and is poised to drive shopper engagement and growth for the Hannaford brand. The program includes a percentage back on groceries, personalized rewards and special offers on the foods individual shoppers […]

Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Merchandising News, West

Kroger Atlanta Division Director Promoted To Smith’s Merchandising VP

Kroger has promoted Deana Collins to VP of merchandising for the grocer’s Smith’s division. Collins most recently served as director of regional operations in Kroger’s Atlanta division. At Smith’s, she will oversee merchandising efforts the division’s 138 stores in seven western states. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s employs 18,000 associates. “Throughout the years, Deana […]

Posted inAssociation News, C-Store News, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Grocery Industry, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, National, Store News, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Food Industry Associations Praise Tax Reform Proposal

The National Grocers Association (NGA), Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) have high praise for the proposed tax reform framework published by the group known as the “Big Six.” The group is made up of Republican congressional leaders and administration officials, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Treasury […]

Posted inEquipment & Technology, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Midwest, Store News, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Piggly Wiggly Midwest Sets Launch Date For New Website

Piggly Wiggly Midwest will launch a new website on Oct. 2 with user-friendly navigation, an easy to read weekly circular, personalized accounts and thousands of new recipes. Consumers will be able to find desired information quickly for a more streamlined shopping experience. The circular will be easier to read than before with larger print and improved graphics. […]

Posted inMidwest, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News

Festival Foods Celebrating Two Renovated Wisconsin Stores

Festival Foods will celebrate two recently renovated stores in Baraboo and Portage, Wisconsin, with ribbon-cutting ceremonies Sept. 27. In May, Festival Foods announced plans to purchase two of the Pierce’s Supermarkets located in Baraboo and Portage. The two stores began operating as Festival Foods on June 20. Renovations in both stores are now complete, and […]

Posted in, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest, Suppliers

Kroger Invites Local Suppliers To Join The Kroger Family Of Companies

The Kroger Co. is welcoming local and emerging brands interested in partnering with the company through the launch of Kroger.Com/WeAreLocal. “Kroger has always had a commitment to supporting small business owners and local vendors,” said Mike Donnelly, EVP of merchandising and procurement. “Our business has a track record of successfully blending centralized and decentralized decision […]