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Sprouts Farmers Market Appoints Clark CMO, Rassi Chief Customer Officer

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has appointed Don Clark CMO and Amanda Rassi chief customer officer, the Phoenix-based retailer announced Feb. 19. The appointments follow the retirement of Scott Neal as CMO. Both Clark and Rassi will report to Nick Konat, president and COO at Sprouts. “We are very excited to welcome Don Clark and Mandy […]

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The Past: 70 Years Strong, Kroger Texas Division Paves Path Of Progress

Kroger has a longstanding history and deep roots in Texas, dating back to 1955 when the Ohio-born grocer entered the Houston market with the purchase of grocery company Henke & Pillot, which had been in operation since 1872. Kroger kept the Henke & Pillot name on the stores for about 10 years, replacing it in […]

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United Supermarkets, Rainier Fruit Continue Sock Donations In TX

The United Family donated 5,000 pairs of socks to six charitable organizations across Texas during February through its seventh annual Apples & Pears on a Mission partnership with Rainier Fruit. United Supermarkets donated 1,000 pairs of socks each to the Salvation Army of Lubbock (Feb. 6) and the Salvation Army of Abilene (Feb. 17). Additional […]

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PCC Community Markets Launches Premium Churros Line Across 16 Stores

PCC Community Markets, the nation’s largest community-owned food cooperative, launched Alberto’s Churros premium retail line across all 16 of its stores this week. The collaboration between the Seattle-based co-op and local, minority-owned producer coincides with Alberto’s partnership with Specialty Frozen Food Distributors that will bring the frozen churros to retailers throughout western Washington. To meet […]

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ARS’ Fantozzi To Receive Visionary Award From Foundation Fighting Blindness

Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), will receive the Visionary Award from The Foundation Fighting Blindness on May 14 during the annual Night For Sight gala at Guastavino’s in New York City. The award recognizes honorees for exemplary values, visionary leadership and philanthropic impact on the community. Fantozzi will be recognized […]

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Grocers Prepare To Celebrate Supermarket Employee Day, Feb. 22

Grocers across the U.S. are taking time to celebrate their associates on Supermarket Employee Day. Supermarket Employee Day is part of a national effort to honor frontline grocery workers. First declared in 2021 by FMI – The Food Industry Association, Feb. 22 recognizes essential workers who support their customers and communities. With more than 40,000 […]

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The Giant Co. To Acquire 2 Stores In Bedford County, PA

The Giant Co. has entered into a purchase agreement with Bob and Joe Appleby to acquire Everett Foodliner and Saxton Market, two grocery stores located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The transaction includes both the real estate and related grocery and fuel business assets. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Giant’s story began […]

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The Fresh Market Opens Second Store In Aventura, FL

The Fresh Market has opened a second location in Aventura, Florida, featuring expanded seating and a Roasting Plant where guests can buy freshly roasted premium coffee beans to order. The specialty grocery retailer celebrated the occasion by breaking a six-foot loaf of Cuban bread. The opening also featured giveaways and sampling, along with a $2,000 […]