Save A Lot donated more than $27,700 worth of Oliver & Scout private brand pet food to help local animal shelters and charities feed homeless pets during National Pet Month in May. Participating stores and each of Save A Lot’s seven distribution centers partnered with shelters to donate pallets of the pet food totaling more […]
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Best In Class: Fueling Memorial Day Grilling Sales
Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26) is just around the corner, signaling the unofficial start of summer and a prime opportunity for grocers to capture significant sales. New data from Numerator, based on a survey of 5,900 U.S. consumers, offers insights into shopper intentions, helping grocers optimize their strategies for the holiday. The good news for […]
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Rite Aid Declares Bankruptcy, Enters Agreement To Sell Pharmacies
Rite Aid Corp. has entered into a series of sale and pharmacy services transition agreements. This includes the rolling transition of pharmacy assets from more than 1,000 stores across the U.S. to operators including CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger and Giant Eagle, among others, as well as the sale and operation by CVS Pharmacy of […]
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SpartanNash Launches Limited-Time Brat Shop For Summer
SpartanNash has introduced Brat Shop, a limited-time in-store destination offering classic and new bratwurst flavors at all Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market and Martin’s Super Markets. The flavors include Honey BBQ, Pineapple Teriyaki, Taco Cheddar and Hot+Sweet Red Chile, as well as regional-inspired options like Philly Cheesesteak and a Michigander classic with a taste of […]
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Le Meur Tapped To Support Driscoll’s Fresh Berry Business
Watsonville, California-based Driscoll’s has appointed Gaëlle Le Meur as its new chief people officer. Reporting to CEO Soren Bjorn, Le Meur will be in charge of the company’s global people function, encompassing talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development and inclusion efforts. With more than 20 years of experience, Le Meur brings expertise in organizational design, […]
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Talking Rain Beverage Co. Names Holcomb VP Of Brand
Preston, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Co. has selected Lisa Holcomb as its new VP of brand, where she will help promote the company’s products, including Popwell, its first cold-crafted prebiotic soda to support gut health and immunity. “Her experienced leadership and devotion to innovation will enable us to amplify our current brand strategy, while delighting […]
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Fresh Del Monte’s Rubyglow Pineapple Wins Top Award
Fresh Del Monte Produce’s Rubyglow pineapple was named Best Food Innovation in the premium fruit category by the World Food Innovation Awards 2025. Selected by a panel of industry experts, the awards celebrate breakthrough achievements in food and beverage, recognizing products that exemplify innovation, sustainability and consumer appeal. A registered U.S. plant patent, the Rubyglow […]
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Anheuser-Busch Produces 100 Millionth Can of Emergency Drinking Water
Anheuser-Busch, a Fort Collins, Colorado-based manufacturer and maker of Michelob Ultra, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light and Stella Artois, has produced its 100 millionth can of emergency drinking water for communities impacted by disaster since 1988. For decades, Anheuser-Busch has periodically paused production of its American beers to produce emergency drinking water, a critical resource […]