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Vape Company Space Jam Expanding Into National C-Store Chains

by Alissa Marchat

Space Jam Juice LLC, a vape company, is expanding into national convenience store chains, growing from its current 4,000 stores to 10,000 by the end of 2017, and 25,000 stores by the end of 2018.  This year’s authorizations include: Circle K Arizona, 580 locations; Circle K West (California, Oregon, Washington), 236 locations; 7-11, 400 locations; Giant (New Mexico), 260 […]

Posted in, Grocery Industry, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest, Store News

Patriarch Oral Edwards, GES Founder, Passes Away In Arkansas

by Shelby Team

He was a confidant of the future President Bill Clinton and with his wife twice met Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Not bad for “a couple of folks from Arkansas.” Mr. Oral Winston Edwards, 87, of Forrest City, Arkansas, passed away Sept. 29. A self-made man, Mr. Edwards founded GES Inc., which today operates stores […]

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

Ahold Promotes Teal Pumpkin Project For Allergy-Safe Halloween

by Shelby Team

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

by Shelby Team

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

by Alissa Marchat

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 […]

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Food Industry Associations Praise Tax Reform Proposal

by Shelby Team

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

by Shelby Team

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. […]