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Pruett’s Food Opening Four New Stores In Oklahoma

Pruett’s Food will open grocery stores in Ada, Durant, Holdenville and McAlester, Oklahoma. The additions bring the company’s total store count to 10, with locations in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. “We’re very excited to be opening stores in these towns,” said Ray Pruett, owner and president. “We’re really looking forward to serving the communities and […]

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J&J Foods Debuts Rebranded Gainesville, Georgia, Store To Big Opening Day Crowd

Local, unique and fresh. Those are the words that best describe The Market on Limestone in Gainesville, Georgia, according to President and CEO Darrell Wiley, who debuted the unit at 2500 Limestone Parkway on May 31. The store, formerly a J&J Foods, closed Memorial Day evening and reopened under its new name with a ribbon-cutting […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Grocery Industry, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, National, Nonfood Items

Albertsons Cos. Acquires MedCart Specialty Pharmacy

Albertsons Cos. has acquired MedCart Specialty Pharmacy in order to, the supermarket chain says, strengthen and extend its pharmacy specialty services. MedCart Specialty Pharmacy is an URAC-accredited pharmaceutical and healthcare provider of customized specialty care services and medication management for patients and physicians addressing complex diseases. “MedCart Specialty Pharmacy has built an exemplary operation, which complements […]

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Study Finds Lean Pork Fits In A Balanced Eating Plan For Weight Loss, Healthy Aging

Including nutrient-rich lean pork as part of a weight-loss diet could help women achieve their weight-loss success and improve their ability to get around, according to new research published in Current Developments in Nutrition. Duke University researchers found high-risk, obese women following weight-loss diets, which included lean pork, experienced significant weight loss, improved physical function and […]

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SpartanNash Foundation Raises $281K To Support Special Olympics In Nine States

The SpartanNash Foundation’s scan campaign to support Special Olympics raised $281,000 on behalf of Special Olympics athletes and state summer games in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. In addition to nearly $9.1 million in financial support since 1985, SpartanNash associates and their families also have volunteered thousands of […]

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Kellogg Co. Makes Sales Leadership Appointments

Kellogg Co. has made two sales leadership appointments to “ensure we maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace and provide best-in-class customer partnership,” according to a letter to the company’s retail partners. Colleen Flaherty, most recently chief customer officer and global head of sales for toymaker Melissa & Doug, joined Kellogg May 30 as SVP […]

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Non-Food For Thought: Are You Ready To Spring Into Warm-Weather Sales?

by Naomi Sleeper/director of business development, Imperial Distributors In honor of Father’s Day coming up in June, our May non-foods thoughts focus on products for male consumers. With grilling tools and gadgets—as well as camping gear and summer beer accessories—on display in stores now, supermarkets offer a variety of giftable seasonal general merchandise suitable for men […]

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Campbell Soup Co. Invests In Chef’d Meal Solutions Program

Campbell Soup Co.  last week invested $10 million in Chef’d, an e-commerce meal marketplace. The strategic partnership is designed to help grow Campbell’s e-commerce capabilities. With the investment, Campbell becomes Chef’d’s largest strategic investor and will receive a seat on the company’s board of directors. Campbell officials said Chef’d will help with infrastructure and distribution […]