Aldi is rolling out Little Journey, the grocer’s first full line of baby products that will hit store shelves nationwide next week. The new line features baby changing and feeding essentials, including organic puree pouches in a dozen varieties at prices that Aldi says will save parents up to 50 percent on their grocery bills. […]
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Boulder Organic Foods Adds Three New ‘Garden-Fresh’ Soups To Lineup
Boulder Organic Foods says it is meeting the growing consumer demand for wholesome, hearty garden-fresh soups with the addition of three varieties to its certified organic, gluten-free and non-GMO lineup. The new fresh-refrigerated soups (MSRP $4.99 per 16-oz. tub) are debuting now in grocery deli cases at select stores nationwide. • Bacon Potato Corn Chowder features hand-cut […]
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Harris Teeter Hiring More Than 3K For Expanded Departments, New Stores
Kroger-owned Harris Teeter is seeking nearly 3,000 qualified applicants to fill new positions throughout the company’s store locations. Available positions range from part-time cashiers and department clerks to full-time department heads and assistant store managers. “We’re looking for qualified candidates who desire a growing, service-oriented working environment,” said Danna Robinson, communication manager for Matthews, North […]
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2016 Independent Grocers Financial Survey: Same-Store Sales Increase 2.1 Percent
FMS and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have released the results of the 2016 Independent Grocers Financial Survey, covering fiscal year 2015. This joint study polled independent supermarket operators in 38 states and four Canadian provinces on their financial performance and business strategies, and provides an in-depth look at the economic, political and competitive landscape […]
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Lidl Establishing Another Regional HQ/DC
Lidl, one of the world’s largest retailers that is preparing to open its first U.S. stores, plans to establish a new regional headquarters and distribution center in the Principio Business Park in Cecil County, Maryland, as part of its U.S. expansion. The company says it will invest $100 million in the project and create 100 […]
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Report: Kids Control Household Food Purchase Choices
The parents might bring home the bacon, but it’s probably the kids who pick the brand. Despite their size and obvious lack of discernible income, children have a disproportionate sway over household grocery purchases and decisions. And food marketers know it. In the “Kids Food and Beverage Market in the U.S., 8th Edition,” report, survey […]
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KeHE Distributors Launches Care Trade With Companies That Do Good
During its show in Indianapolis in June, KeHE Distributors launched what it calls its “Care Trade” program. Scott Silverman, VP of growth solutions and own brands, made the announcement with a panel of speakers representing brands that are part of it. “I’ve known their brands as a consumer for quite a while, so we’re really […]
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Walmart Buying Jet.com For $3 Billion
Walmart said today that it will buy e-commerce company Jet.com for approximately $3 billion in cash, a portion of which will be paid over time. Additionally, $300 million of Walmart shares will be paid over time as part of the transaction. The acquisition will build on and complement the significant foundation already in place to […]