Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market have made a number of executive promotions. Joseph Parisi has been named COO; Allen Merken has been named VP, engineering, real estate and construction; Kathe Benjamin has been named VP, human resources and labor relations; and Sharon Bastianelli has been named VP, information technology. “At Kings and Balducci’s, […]
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Tuscanini Introduces Line Of ‘Gourmet’ Italian Products
Tuscanini Foods is rolling out a new line of Italian products. Tuscanini’s foods are imported from Italy. “From the mountainous Dolomite region to the idyllic Sardinia Island, products are sourced from artisans that specialize in offering only the best quality ingredients,” the company says. The new host of products from Tuscanini—from sparkling, cold-pressed beverages to Italian […]
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California Perspective: Cups, Plates And Straws, Oh My
by Ronald K. Fong/president & CEO, California Grocers Association There is an expression—“get on the bus or get run over by the bus”—that rings true from time to time in politics. Every so often, when faced with huge policy shifts on the horizon, one is forced to make this very calculation. CGA did this a […]
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Southeastern Grocers Exceeds 20 Million Meals Donation Goal
With the support of its associates and customers, Southeastern Grocers (SEG), parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, donated nearly 22 million meals to Feeding America in 2018. This annual contribution surpasses the grocer’s original pledge of 20 million meals to the communities […]
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Rosen Law Firm Files Class Action Against Costco
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm with a focus on securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation, has filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Costco securities from June 6, 2018, through Oct. 25, 2018. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Costco investors under the federal securities laws. The lawsuit claims defendants […]
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MinuteClinic Now Available In New Mexico, Wyoming
MinuteClinic, CVS Health’s retail medical clinic, has rolled out its new virtual health care offering in New Mexico and Wyoming. People in the two states with minor illnesses and injuries, skin conditions and other wellness needs can now seek care through MinuteClinic Video Visits, a telehealth offering. MinuteClinic Video Visits provide patients with access to care […]
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Sprouts Hiring For New Florida, Nevada Stores
Sprouts Farmers Market soon will be hiring for new stores in Florida and Nevada. One of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, Sprouts soon will finish construction on its first West Palm Beach store, located in Wellington, Florida, and a new location in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 30,000-square-foot store at 816 South State Road 7 […]
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New Seasons Market To Increase Starting Pay For Staff
Portland, Oregon-based neighborhood grocer New Seasons Market will increase starting pay to $15 per hour for staff across Oregon, Washington and California in 2019, building on the company’s long history of supporting staff with industry-leading pay and benefits in the communities it serves. New Seasons’ sister company, New Leaf Community Markets, will additionally increase starting […]