As charcuterie boards continue to trend, online searches about charcuterie are up nearly 300 percent in the past 12 months, according to Aldi. New and creative charcuterie boards have been extremely popular this year, and Aldi predicts this will continue to grow throughout 2022. The ALDI Charcuterie Board of Directors (consisting of seven experts across food and wine) […]
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RBS Frictionless Store Technology Launches In Philadelphia
Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, has opened its frictionless store technology in a new location. The Giant Company has added the solution at its new e-commerce fulfillment center in Philadelphia as an option for its more than 125 team members at the site to seamlessly shop fresh, healthy items in the workplace. […]
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Hy-Vee Mobilizes Disaster Recovery Fleet To Aid Tornado Victims
Hy-Vee deployed a team of 37 employees in a disaster-relief caravan of 19 vehicles carrying 327,000 bottles of water and more than 220,000 snack bars and breakfast items to help victims of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky and Tennessee this weekend. The disaster recovery team left mid-morning on Dec. 13 from Hy-Vee’s headquarters […]
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Sysco Relaunches Foodie Magazine
Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corp., a global foodservice distribution company, has relaunched its Foodie magazine with a new look and feel to create a more engaging experience for foodservice operators. The newly designed magazine can be found online as part of Sysco’s Foodie Solutions platform, providing resources, ideas and information to support customers’ success. Foodservice operators […]
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Kroger Promotes Gump As President Of Houston Division
The Kroger Co. has promoted Laura Gump to president of its Houston, Texas, division. The former VP of merchandising for the division succeeds Joe Kelley, who was recently named president of King Soopers. “Laura has tremendous experience in the grocery and retail industries,” said Valerie Jabbar, Kroger’s SVP of retail operations. “Her ability to build high-performing […]
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Following Retirements, Hy-Vee Names New President, Makes Additional Changes
As two top Hy-Vee executives retire, the retailer has named a new president in addition to making other changes to its leadership team. Randy Edeker, who had served as president, CEO and chairman, will maintain two of his roles as Jeremy Gosch takes over the duties of president and chief operating officer. Hy-Vee recognized the […]
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Publix Remembers Carol Jenkins Barnett
Carol Jenkins Barnett, 65, former chair and president of Publix Super Markets Charities and daughter of company founder, George W. Jenkins, died Dec. 8 in her home. She was surrounded by her family. Jenkins Barnett had been diagnosed in 2016 with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Born Sept. 30, 1956, and raised in Lakeland, Florida, she began […]
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Meijer Surprises Customers, Employees With Holiday Shopping Sprees
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer surprised hundreds of customers and team members across the Midwest with more than $500,000 in holiday shopping sprees on Dec. 4. “The holiday season changed so much throughout the ongoing pandemic, but the change we’re most excited to see this season is our customers returning to their own family traditions as they prepare […]
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Publix Plans To Open Second Kentucky Location
Publix Super Markets Inc. says it has signed a lease for a second store in Kentucky. Like the first store in the state, this location will be in Louisville, located at the northeast corner of Ballardsville and Brownsboro roads in Jefferson County. The store will feature a 55,701-square-foot Publix supermarket, including a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy […]
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Croff Promoted To Chief HR Officer Of The Raley’s Companies
In anticipation of the acquisition of Bashas’ Family of Stores later this month, West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has promoted Laura Croff to chief human resources officer of The Raley’s Companies, a newly formed enterprise that will oversee the organization’s independent operating divisions. Croff has served in various leadership capacities at Raley’s over the past 20 […]
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Women of Influence: The Shelby Report Of The Southwest Honors 29
Many of our loyal readers, particularly those in the Northeast, may be familiar with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s annual section: Women of Influence. Now in its 16th year, the special tribute honors female executives who are among the leaders in their respective fields. The popular feature has drawn interest from across the nation, […]
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The Shelby Report Recognizes 2021 Southeast Women Of Influence
Many of our loyal readers, particularly those in the Northeast, may be familiar with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s annual section: Women of Influence. Now in its 16th year, the special tribute honors female executives who are among the leaders in their respective fields. The popular feature has drawn interest from across the nation, […]
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Women Of Influence: Midwest Honorees Share Insight Into Careers
Many of our loyal readers, particularly those in the Northeast, may be familiar with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s annual section: Women of Influence. Now in its 16th year, the special tribute honors female executives who are among the leaders in their respective fields. The popular feature has drawn interest from across the nation, […]
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IGA Keeping Up Pace And Balance With Private Label
Shoppers’ expectations rise in hunt for better quality and pricing by Eric Pereira/ content creator John Ross, president and CEO of IGA, noticed how during the COVID-19 pandemic that shoppers retrenched with the brands they trust. “Wherever shoppers are under pressure, they default to things that relieve stress in their lives. National brands certainly did […]
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BlueTriton Brands Completes Acquisition of Saratoga Spring Water Co.
BlueTriton Brands, Inc., an industry leader in natural spring water, announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Saratoga Spring Water Company, a producer of domestic spring water based in Saratoga Springs, New York. SSWC is sold throughout the U.S. and delivers spring water products in packaging to customers in the hospitality and retail […]
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Kellogg’s, AWG Donate Thousands To Feeding America Food Banks
Kellogg Company and Associated Wholesale Grocers donated $22,000 to Feeding America network food banks, with the donation being made through AWG Cares, the employee-managed charitable foundation of AWG. “We share Associated Wholesale Grocers and its member retailers’ commitment to ensure families are fed and fulfilled, and we’re proud to stand alongside them to support our […]
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RAGÚ Unveils Relaunch With ‘Cook Like a Mother’ Campaign
RAGÚ, the pasta sauce brand that has been in the U.S. for more than 80 years, announced a major brand relaunch. This includes a packaging redesign across the entire range of RAGÚ varieties, sizes and packaging formats as well as a new marketing campaign. The campaign plays off the brand’s heritage and the cap on […]
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Pringles Launches New Scorchin’ Flavor
Pringles have a new answer to spicy nacho cravings with crunchy Pringles Scorchin’ Wavy Loaded Nachos. New Pringles Scorchin’ Wavy Loaded Nachos pack the taste of queso, sour cream and corn tortilla, kicking it up a notch with heat that builds over time. Each bite boasts a hint of spicy jalapeño and cayenne pepper and a wavy texture for even […]
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Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Launches Commercials
Following Wonderful Pistachios’ launch of its latest No Shells flavors, BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar, and after nearly doubling its No Shells business over the past two years, Wonderful Pistachios has launched its biggest No Shells marketing investment yet, featuring Sheldon the tortoise. Sheldon, the hard-backed, shell advocate antagonist, is featured in new comedic […]
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Alaskan Leader Takes Top Prize in Bristol Bay Choice Category
Alaskan Leader took home the top prize in the new Bristol Bay Choice Category at the recent Symphony of Seafoods in Seattle, Washington. Their Wild Caught Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon features two, 8 ounce individually vacuum packed Bristol Bay sockeye salmon portions. The sockeye salmon was sourced from Trident Seafoods. This was the first year […]