Walton Family Foundation Board Chair Carrie Walton Penner reported that Caryl M. Stern has been named the foundation’s new executive director. “Caryl’s incredible record of leadership and service makes her the perfect choice for the Walton Family Foundation,” said Penner. “We are excited to have her join us in making a difference for those we […]
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Georgia Walmart Unveils Remodeled Store, First Walmart Health Center
Families in the Dallas, Georgia, area can now visit the remodeled Walmart Supercenter at 3615 Marietta Highway. The new store had its grand opening Friday, Sept. 13, along with the debut of the first-ever Walmart Health center. The Dallas supercenter remodel features enhanced customer shopping experience in many departments, like electronics, pharmacy and the vision […]
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H-E-B’s Helping Heroes Celebrates Emergency Responders Across Texas On Sept. 11
Staring down a burning grill outside Fire Station #1 in San Antonio, H-E-B Partner (employee) Jeff Cedillo flipped burgers as hungry first responders crowded around the pit. For Cedillo, cooking for emergency personnel on 9/11 is a regular occurrence, something he looks forward to every year as part of H-E-B’s Helping Heroes. (See photos below.) […]
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Superior Grocers Opens Small-Format Store In Los Angeles
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, opened a small-format store under a new banner, The Market By Superior. Traditionally known for large stores and displays, the retailer opened a 25,000-s.f. store at 4040 W. Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, at the location of the former Washington Square Market. “Superior Grocers is […]
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Stater Bros. Markets Unveils New Logo On Tustin Store
On Aug. 13, Stater Bros. Markets showcased a new look with its latest logo at its store location on 15150 Kensington Park Drive in Tustin, California. Revealed just four days before the supermarket chain’s 83rd anniversary, Stater Bros.’ fresh, new look designed by its in-house advertising department, demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to its loyal […]
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Food City Bakery Artists Showcase Talent In Annual Cake Decorating Competition
On Friday, Aug. 23, Valley residents had a chance to see vivid imaginations and steady artists’ hands put to the test at Food City’s fifth annual cake decorating competition at the Food City supermarket on Arizona Avenue and Ray Road in Chandler. During the event, six bakery specialists from Food City bakeries across Arizona showcased […]
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Inventor Creates DogSpot For The ‘Best Boys And Girls’
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Midwest, Southwest Chelsea Brownridge has built not a better mousetrap but a better doghouse as an ingenious solution for keeping doggos, puppers, fluffers and woofers safe outside when fur-parents shop. She is the co-founder of DogSpot, a company that provides high-tech doghouses that protect pets outside a store and enable their owners to […]
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PHOTOS: WD’s Taproom Opens In Point Meadows Store
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, expanded its WD’s Taproom concept to the Point Meadows community during a grand opening event, held on Aug. 28, 5-7 p.m. This latest store evolution now offers Point Meadows customers the opportunity to “sip and shop” as […]
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Buc-ee’s Partners With Texas DOT To Fight Litter In State
Convenience store chain Buc-ee’s is teaming with the Texas Department of Transportation to battle litter in Texas. In August, drivers in Texas started seeing billboards featuring the department’s “Don’t mess with Texas” and Buc-ee’s, along major travel routes to remind drivers to keep trash inside their cars. Drivers also will see reminders of the campaign […]
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On Site: Vons Unveils Remodeled Store In Corona, California
The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves, VP-West, attended the Aug. 21 grand reopening of the Vons store at 369 Magnolia Avenue in Corona, California, following an extensive remodel. Every department in the store, which first opened about 20 years ago, was included in the refresh, according to Store Manager Robert Pfeffer, who spoke with Reeves on […]
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Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Promotions Drive Sales Increase
Fishermen in Alaska’s Bristol Bay caught more than 43 million sockeye salmon this summer in the second-largest harvest season ever recorded. The season is wrapping up and summertime fresh promotions of Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon have posted big lifts at retail across the country. H-E-B, New Seasons, QFC, Rosauers and Wegmans participated at more than […]
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Musser’s Markets Selling Its Three Pennsylvania Stores To Giant
Giant Food Stores has reached an agreement with Musser’s Markets to acquire its three Pennsylvania locations in Columbia, Lebanon and Quarryville. The stores are located at 35 Friendly Drive, Quarryville; 3985 Columbia Avenue, Columbia; and 1750 Quentin Road, Lebanon. “We were honored when the Musser family contacted us about purchasing their wonderful locations,” said Nicholas Bertram […]
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AFS Expands E-Commerce To 33 Corporate Stores
Salt Lake City, Utah-based wholesaler Associated Food Stores (AFS) and its Macey’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market, Lin’s and Fresh Market locations will expand their relationship with Rosie to provide e-commerce curbside pickup to 33 of their locations by Oct. 31. The new service will be extended to locations from Cache Valley and Salt Lake City, to […]
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Giant Plans Two-Level Urban Flagship Store In Downtown Philadelphia
Giant Food Stores is planning to develop a new, two-level urban flagship Giant store in downtown Philadelphia overlooking the Schuylkill River, furthering the company’s investments and commitment to the Philadelphia market. Coming on the heels of the company’s launch of Giant Heirloom Market, the new plan accelerates the company’s aggressive growth plan while investing in […]
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Albertsons Names Davidson President Of Its Portland, Oregon, Division
Albertsons Cos. has named Gineal Davidson president of its Portland, Oregon, division, which operates more than 140 stores in Oregon and Washington. She succeeds Greg McNiff, who was named president of Stater Bros. Markets in Southern California. Davidson started with Albertsons 30 years ago as a courtesy clerk in Boulder, Colorado, and was quickly promoted […]
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Albertsons’ McNiff To Succeed Frahm At Helm Of Stater Bros. Markets
After more than 47 years of service to Stater Bros. Markets, President George Frahm, 66, has announced his plans to retire on Oct. 31. Food industry veteran Greg McNiff has been named to succeed him. “I have been blessed to work at Stater Bros. for my entire career and have had the opportunity to advance […]
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Stater Bros. Markets Honors ‘Family’ Members For Years Of Service
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets recently recognized its “family” members who reached milestone years of service in their careers. Through the Family Service Awards Program established in 1987, “family” members reaching five, 10 and 15 years of service are recognized with a gold pin that signifies their years of dedication to the company. Honorees […]
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Margaret Hardin Joins NACS As Grassroots Manager
Margaret Hardin has joined Alexandria, Virginia-based National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) as its grassroots manager. In this role she will manage and oversee NACS’ grassroots initiatives including Day on the Hill and NACS In Store. She also will coordinate grassroots outreach to members and focus on growing their political engagement. Prior to joining NACS, […]
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Kroger, Ocado Break Ground On 2nd High-Tech CFC, In Florida
The Kroger Co. and Ocado broke ground July 24 on America’s second customer fulfillment center (CFC), located in Groveland, Florida—a new market for the retailer. “Kroger is excited to enter Florida to redefine the customer experience through our industry-leading partnership with Ocado,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “There’s a substantial demand for Kroger products and services in […]
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Top 10 Summer Fancy Food Show Trends Revealed
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) held its 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show June 23-25 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. “It’s fascinating to observe the ever-evolving specialty food marketplace, which has grown into a nearly $150 billion industry,” said Denise Purcell, director of content for the SFA. “From the uptick of members […]