The grand opening for Cardenas Markets’ first store in Tucson, Arizona, took place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. The ceremony was attended by store officials, local leaders and members of the business community. This new store provides 150 jobs to the local economy and occupies 50,000 s.f. of a newly remodeled retail space at […]
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On Site: Northgate González Expands Into Riverside, Calif., With New Store
The Shelby Report’s VP-West Bob Reeves attended the VIP reception the evening before the new Northgate González Market opened Nov. 20 in Riverside, California. Guests were treated to a private tour of the store and the opportunity to mingle with members of the Riverside community, members of the González family and store associates. Homemade tortillas, […]
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NGA Brings On Huie To Government Relations Department
Terence Huie has joined the government relations department of the National Grocers Association (NGA) as a manager of PAC and grassroots. In this role, Huie will manage NGA’s political action committee, Grocers PAC, and its grassroots advocacy efforts. He joined NGA on Oct. 30. “Terence’s experience in managing PAC and grassroots accounts for companies, trade associations […]
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McLay Appointed President And CEO Of Sam’s Club
Kathryn McLay has been named president and CEO of Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club. Her most recent responsibility had been EVP of Neighborhood Markets, where she led the growth and overall operations of nearly 700 stores across the U.S. McLay joined Walmart in 2015 as the VP of U.S. finance and strategy, where she led the […]
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Schnucks Expands Curbside Pickup To 59 New Stores, Adding Illinois
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. is now offering Curbside Pickup at 59 stores, nearly doubling the number of locations previously offering the service. In addition to expanding to more stores in the St. Louis, Missouri, and Evansville, Indiana, areas, Curbside Pickup is debuting at Schnucks stores in central and northern Illinois, as well as central […]
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Hilary Duff Launches Happy Little Camper, Veeda Product Lines
Hilary Duff has launched her partnership with Naturalena Brands and its two lines—Happy Little Camper, all-natural and earth-friendly diapers and wipes, and Veeda, plant-based tampons, pads and liners. Duff, who will serve as chief brand officer for Happy Little Camper and Veeda, hosted a launch event Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 10. “It’s so rare […]
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Hy-Vee And Hallmark Thank Veterans With Breakfast And Card Signing
Hy-Vee and Hallmark are thanking veterans and active-duty military members with a card-signing event at Hy-Vee’s more than 260 stores during the grocer’s annual free Veterans Day breakfast event. On Monday, Nov. 11, all veterans and active-duty military members were invited to enjoy a free breakfast buffet, while customers and guests sign the 100,000 Hallmark […]
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UPDATED: ROFDA To Join Forces With NGA Jan. 1
The Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) organization will merge under the National Grocers Association (NGA) umbrella, effective Jan. 1, 2020. The announcement was made this morning at the NGA and ROFDA co-located fall conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. ROFDA’s current share groups and buying programs will continue to operate under this new […]