Kroger Delta Division has revealed details of its latest contract offer to UFCW Local 2008 for associates in its Arkansas stores. The company is proposing to invest $27 million in wage increases and ratification bonuses in addition to maintaining exceptional health care benefits. “We have presented the union with our comprehensive best offer that includes […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix To Open Third Store In Henry County, Georgia
Publix Super Markets will open a new store at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the Shoppes at Ola Crossroads Center in McDonough, Georgia. This will be the company’s third store in Henry County. This 48,300-square-foot store will bring 135 new jobs to the area. Store hours will be 7 a.m.-10 p.m. It will have traditional […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Dole Teams Up With Bashas’ And Food City To Grant Learning Gardens
Now through Feb. 12, Arizona residents can fill out an application online to nominate their favorite K-5 school in the state (located within a 10-mile distance of a Bashas’ or Food City grocery store) for a chance to receive a learning garden at Bashas’ website or captainplanetfoundation.org/contest/bashas. Two elementary schools will receive a comprehensive Captain Planet Foundation Learning […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
National Convenience Distributors Acquires Wustefeld Candy
National Convenience Distributors has acquired Wustefeld Candy, an Albany, New York-based wholesale distributor to the convenience and grocery store industry. Financial terms were not disclosed. Joining divisions J. Polep Distribution Services, Allen Brothers Wholesale Distribution and Harold Levinson Associates, Wustefeld becomes the latest distributor to become part of the rapidly growing NCD family. With annual […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh Store To Open Jan. 28 In Schaumburg, IL
The Amazon Fresh store in Schaumburg, Illinois, will open its doors on Thursday, Jan. 28. The Schaumburg location, at 16 A East Golf Road, is the second Amazon Fresh store to open to the public in Illinois. The approximately 45,000-square-foot store will be open from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. PT daily. From 7-8 a.m. the store […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Announces Its 2020 Deli Brokers Of The Year
Tyson Foods Inc. has recognized its 2020 top performing deli brokers across the country with the Deli Broker of the Year award. The winners – Braun & Associates, Pyramid Foods and Scooter Bay Sales – were chosen based on proven growth in their respective markets, creating new ways to serve customers, bringing innovative merchandising solutions […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Launches Choice Pass Subscription
As part of its long-term strategic omnichannel plans, The Giant Co. is offering Choice Pass to its online Giant Direct and Martin’s Direct customers. Now available, Choice Pass represents the company’s next step in enhancing its holistic online experience while keeping its focus on helping families find more time to gather around the table. Choice Pass […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
C.H. Robinson Launches Consumer Brand As Robinson Fresh
Robinson Fresh, a division of global logistics company C.H. Robinson, is now offering fresh produce under its own name for the first time in its 115-year history of providing and transporting fresh produce. Retailers can continue to offer the best produce on the market, which they have depended on Robinson Fresh to consistently provide since […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
More Florida Publix Pharmacies To Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
Continuing the collaboration between Publix, Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis, the state is providing an additional 70,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to select Publix pharmacies. At the same time, the number of Publix Pharmacy locations administering the vaccinations is increasing from 105 to 242. “We are grateful to continue our collaboration with the […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Remembering Tim Corkill, FirstFruits Regional Marketing Manager
FirstFruits Marketing remembers Tim Corkill, a long-time FirstFruits Marketing’s regional marketing manager, who died on Saturday, Jan. 9. “Tim Corkill had such a killer work ethic and a mind for the details, those qualities coupled with his enthusiasm for our business made him someone we could always trust,” said Chuck Zeutenhorst, president at FirstFruits Marketing. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Radano To Retire From J&J Snack Foods Corp. In March
J&J Snack Foods Corp. says that Robert M. Radano, SVP and chief operating officer, will be retiring effective March 31. Radano will remain with the company for the remainder of the 2021 fiscal year. The company has begun a search for a new COO. “The company is thoroughly indebted and grateful to Bob for his […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Organic Valley Appoints Female Leaders To New VP Roles
La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has promoted three senior leaders: Kate Campbell, VP of business insights and data science; Jaclyn Cardin, VP of integrated brand marketing; and Jennifer Lilla, VP of accounting and financial reporting. Organic Valley is the nation’s largest organic, farmer-owned cooperative and one of the world’s largest organic consumer brands. “These individuals have proven themselves as exceptional leaders who are deeply committed to our […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
ePac Flexible Packaging Continues Explosive Growth
Austin, Texas-based ePac Flexible Packaging saw its growth explode in 2020 over the prior year, doubling in both sales volume and employees. The company expanded its digital printing capacity by 35 percent, along with additional laminating and pouch making assets. The added capacity was spread across existing and new U.S. locations, as well as international […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Cardenas Markets Foundation Accepting Applications For Scholarship
The Cardenas Markets Foundation continues its commitment to supporting the communities it serves by providing $120,000 in scholarship funds to students in the areas where Cardenas Markets operates. In sum, 60 scholarships totaling $2,000 each will be awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year. Recipients will be selected based on their academic qualifications, financial need, leadership […]
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FMI Looks Forward To Working With New Congress
FMI – The Food Industry Association is pleased that the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are finalizing their Congressional Committees and will soon begin work as the country’s 117th Congress. Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI, offered the following statement on working with the New Congress, the Biden administration and executive branch leadership teams: “Whether it’s during a natural […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Home Page Slider, Special Section, West
The Superior Foundation Focuses On Art Education For Children
Also supports various causes in community, offers scholarship opportunities to employees Interviews with members of the company’s leadership team were conducted by Shelby Publishing EVP Bob Reeves and compiled by Shelby’s Mary Margaret Stewart. Something near and dear to the hearts of Mimi and Marie Song is the Superior Foundation, which was founded 20 years ago as the […]
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After Four Decades, Superior Shines As Example Of The American Dream
Immigrant-led company ‘ready to go forward faster’ Interviews with members of the company’s leadership team were conducted by Shelby Publishing EVP Bob Reeves and compiled by Shelby’s Mary Margaret Stewart. With 47 stores and plans for many more, Superior Grocers is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2021. And what’s kept the company successful is its core values – integrity, […]
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Superior Grocers’ Management Amazed By Leader’s Work Attitude, Energy
Admire humble approach, persistence and emphasis on teamwork throughout business Mimi Song, a Korean immigrant, founded Hispanic specialty grocery store Superior Grocers with her sister, Marie, in the early 1980s. Strong-willed and determined to achieve the American Dream, Song found great success. This year, the company is celebrating 40 years in the business – with no plans to slow […]
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Mimi Song Has Fashioned Successful Career In Grocery Industry
Superior’s CEO immigrated from South Korea with early designs on a different path Mimi Song, founder and CEO of Superior Grocers, has been selected for the Food Industry Hall of Fame. In recent interviews with Bob Reeves, EVP of Shelby Publishing, which were compiled by Shelby’s Mary Margaret Stewart, Song recalled her rise to CEO of a successful grocery chain. Mimi […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Announces Launch Of Initial Public Offering
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has announced the launch of an initial public offering of 8.9 million shares of its common stock. This will be sold by certain of its stockholders, at an anticipated initial public offering price between $14 and $16 per share, pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 previously filed with the […]