The Filipino American supermarket chain, Island Pacific Supermarket, currently with 16 locations serving communities in California and Las Vegas, is shifting its organization culture for 2020. The purpose-driven focus of the Island Pacific company will specifically develop tangible and measurable community initiatives to create opportunities for partnerships that transform its store space as the hub […]
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SpartanNash Promotes Swanson To EVP, GM Of Corporate Retail
SpartanNash has promoted Thomas E. Swanson to EVP and GM of corporate retail. Swanson was named SVP and GM of corporate retail in October 2018, responsible for leading the corporate retail business unit for all corporate retail banners and Quick Stop fuel and convenience centers. His energy and passion for retail have been instrumental in […]
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Giant Improved Loyalty Program To Offer Even More Rewards
Landover, Maryland-based Giant has launched its new Flexible Rewards program which offers customers more opportunities to save and earn rewards through their everyday shopping behavior at every Giant store or online at Giantfood.com. Members with Flexible Rewards now earn points that can be redeemed for three categories: Gas Savings, Grocery Savings and Special Rewards (free grocery […]
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SOUTHWEST: Harps Acquires 20 Stores Across Arkansas, Missouri
Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 20 stores across northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri from Town and Country Grocers of Fredericktown, Missouri, Inc. The transaction remains subject to ordinary due diligence including approval from the Town and Country shareholders. The locations are as follows: Country Mart—Harrison, Arkansas; Town & […]
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The Kroger Co. Implements Preparedness Plan To Combat Coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, continues to spread throughout the United States, several businesses are implementing their emergency preparedness plans. The Kroger Co. Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen has issued the following statement on how it is dealing with Covid-19: “At Kroger, our customers are like family. And like you, during these last few weeks […]
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Urban Pie Pizza Co. Launches Artisan Hemp Seed Crust Pizzas
Urban Pie Pizza Co. is introducing artisan thin crust pizzas made with hemp seeds to the frozen pizza aisle and adding a new flavor to its artisan thin crust line. Urban Pie Pizza is one of the fastest growing brands in the natural channel, and these hemp-infused crusts are a first in the frozen aisle, […]
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Club Publix Offers Shoppers A Personalized Experience
Building relationships and connections with customers is a key part of Publix’s strategy, so it has launched its first personalized membership program, Club Publix. This free program bundles together a number of digital features. Citing research conducted by Salesforce, Publix says 84 percent of consumers say being treated like a person, not a number, is […]
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Instacart Introduces Mobile Checkout For Shoppers
Instacart is offering a new way for shoppers to check out using mobile payments directly in the shopper app. Instacart Mobile Checkout will be available for all shoppers in the coming months, so shoppers can tap their phone and pay at the register without needing to reach for their wallet. Instacart Mobile Checkout is being […]