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Coin Cloud Nearing 600th DCM Location For UNFI

by Eric Pereira /content creator Coin Cloud founder and CEO Chris McAlary told The Shelby Report the Las Vegas-based company is about to install its 600th Digital Currency Machine for United Natural Foods Inc. These DCMs allow customers to buy more than 40 different kinds of digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin with cash […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest

Hy-Vee Placing Retail Security Team In Stores

A new Hy-Vee Retail Security team is being introduced to retail stores across the grocer’s eight-state region. Hy-Vee Retail Security officers will be present in stores during operating hours. These officers, many of whom come from a law enforcement background, are specially trained to defuse situations and equipped to protect the safety of both Hy-Vee […]

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The GIANT Company Is Griffin Report’s 2021 Retail Innovator Of Year

The Griffin Report of the Northeast has named The GIANT Company as its 2021 Retail Innovator of the Year. It also has inducted Nicholas Bertram, The Giant Co. president and CEO, into the Food Industry Hall of Fame. The Ahold Delhaize company continues to grow and to up its game in the competitive grocery marketplace. […]

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C&S Wholesale Grocers Names Winn COO, Fiore As Strategic Advisor

Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. has named Eric Winn as chief operating officer. In this newly created position, he will lead both the commercial and supply chain organizations. C&S Supply Chain Officer Peter Fiore will remain on the leadership team as a strategic advisor until his retirement at the end of 2022.  “C&S […]

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Smart & Final Names Drew President As Hirz Announces Retirement

Commerce, California-based Smart & Final has named Scott Drew its new president after Dave Hirz, current president and CEO, announced his retirement. Hirz has been with Smart & Final for almost 12 years. His retirement will be effective Feb. 1. Drew has been with the company since March 2010, serving as chief operating officer since June […]

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Plant Based World Expo 2021 Exceeds Expectations

After a two-and-a-half year hiatus, Plant Based World Expo North America returned to the Javits Center in New York City on Dec. 9 and 10. Attendees at the 100 percent plant-based business to business industry event were treated to best-in-class plant-based products, product innovations, informative speakers and networking opportunities. The exhibit space grew by more than 65 […]

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Stop & Shop Begins Hiring Campaign Across New England

Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched its “We’re Hiring” campaign, centered around its commitment to being a better place to work, better place to shop and a better neighbor. The campaign, in new six-, 15- and 30-second TV ads, highlights the benefits of working in one of the grocer’s more than 250 stores and […]

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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Advances Strategic Growth Plan

Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has announced some organizational changes as it continues to scale its business for future growth. These changes realign functions to support the company’s growing team of independent operators and the expansion of its store base nationally. Through more effective utilization of enterprise-wide resources, combined with the ongoing commitment to […]