Wakefield, Massachusetts-based Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has closed the acquisition of the cultivation and processing assets of Acres Cannabis in Amargosa Valley, Nevada, known as Acres Cultivation. This includes 269,000 s.f. of operating cultivation facilities and a 3,200-s.f. processing lab. With the closing of Acres Cultivation, Curaleaf significantly increases its cultivation and processing operations in Nevada, […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inAssociation News, National, Produce News
Nominations Being Accepted For 2020 Retail Produce Manager Awards
United Fresh is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. This program recognizes 25 outstanding retail produce managers for their innovative merchandising, produce-related community outreach, increased store sales and recognition among company peers. The Retail Produce Manager Awards Program, sponsored by Dole Food Co., Inc. and now in its 16th year, […]
Posted inSouthwest, Beverage News, Corporate Store News
Walmart Adds Adult Beverages To Grocery Pickup 2,000 Stores
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is now offering adult beverages for through its grocery pickup service customers in 2,000 locations in 29 states, including California, Texas and Florida. Shoppers can select a wide variety of wine and beer options, in accordance with state and local regulations, often including regional or local brands. Select locations also allow for […]
Posted inCenter Store, Corporate Store News, Midwest, New Products
S&W Heirloom Series Beans Launch At Whole Foods Market
Faribault, Minnesota-based S&W Beans has launched its S&W Heirloom Series of beans, which are available only at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. “At S&W Beans, we strive to be forward-thinking leaders in beans, focused on new and exciting ways to bring beans to market. We are extremely proud of our Heirloom Series launch, which has […]
Posted inProduce News, Bakery News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Giant Reopens Former Musser’s In Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Giant Food Stores celebrated the grand opening of its store in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Nov. 1. Giant entered into an agreement to acquire the 45,000-s.f. location at 1750 Quentin Road from Musser’s Markets in August. The store is open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. seven days a week and employs approximately 100 full- and part- time […]
Posted inBakery News, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Dairy News, Deli News, Home Page Latest News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Private Label Brands, Produce News, Snacks Brands, Southeast
Food Lion Opens New Store In Raleigh, North Carolina
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Food Lion opened the doors of its store at 7905 Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. A ribbon cutting ceremony was scheduled at 7:45 a.m., followed by the store opening at 8 a.m. The first 100 customers in line received a mystery gift card valued from $10-$200, a Food […]
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Blount Names Scooter Bay Retail Broker Of The Year
Blount Fine Foods, a Fall River, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of handcrafted soups, entrées and side dishes for retail and foodservice, has named Chicago-based Scooter Bay Sales Co. as Retail Broker of the Year. The award is part of Blount’s annual “Relentless Pursuit of Excellence Awards” program, which recognizes excellence and dedication to customers among the company’s […]
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Molson Coors Closing Offices, Cutting Staff In ‘Revitalization Plan’
In addition to reporting its 2019 third quarter results, Molson Coors Brewing Co. has revealed what it calls a “revitalization plan” to facilitate growth, improve efficiency and “unlock resources” to reinvest in the business. One way the company is unlocking resources is consolidating and reorganizing office locations. The Denver, Colorado, office will be closed, and […]