Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Weis Markets And PVA Launch Campaign To Support America’s Heroes

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched a six-week campaign in support of Paralyzed Veterans of America’s – a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders and diseases, such as MS and ALS. Centered around celebrating PVA’s 75th anniversary, the campaign encourages the public to join the mission and help create a […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest

WiseChoice Foods Expands Product Line, Now In Walmart Stores

Albuquerque, New Mexico-based WiseChoice Foods LLC, the manufacturer of the frozen pizza brand WisePies Pizza and a certified minority-owned and female-led company, has entered into an ongoing distribution partnership for seven WisePies Pizza items with Walmart Stores Inc. With the addition of approximately 455 new Walmart Stores, WisePies Pizza will now be available in more than […]

Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Oak Hill Location To Open Oct. 27 As Replacement Store

H-E-B’s new store in southwest Austin, Texas, built to replace a location less than two miles away in the Oak Hill community, is scheduled to open Oct. 27. At 90,000 square feet, the U.S. Highway 290 location will feature an expansive product assortment and several services for customers. “We are excited to answer the call […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Stop & Shop, Instacart Team Up To Offer 30-Minute Convenience Delivery

Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is partnering with Instacart, an online grocery platform, to launch Stop & Shop Express. The new program allows customers to shop for groceries, convenience items and other household essentials which will be delivered to them in as fast as 30 minutes. Stop & Shop is the first grocery retailer in […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West

Calavo Growers Names Montgomery Chief Human Resources Officer

Graciela Montgomery has joined Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc., a leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, as its first chief human resources officer, effective Oct. 11. In this role, Montgomery will oversee human resources, training, talent development and recruitment for Calavo, which has nearly 4,000 employees across the U.S. and in Mexico. Montgomery […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, National, The Kroger Co.

Plant Based World Expo Comes Back To New York In December

Plant Based World Expo North America, a plant-based event designed exclusively for a B2B audience, returns to New York on Dec. 9-10 at the Javits Center. This event combines a world-class conference with an exhibition showcasing thousands of innovative plant-based products and brands from around the world, plus high-level networking and tasting opportunities. PBW is […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, National

Kroger Delivery Expanding Through New Fulfillment Centers

The Kroger Co. will offer more customers Kroger Delivery through the addition of new fulfillment centers powered by the Ocado Group, combining vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide an affordable and fast fresh food delivery service. “Kroger Delivery is a thriving part of our dynamic ecosystem and is transforming grocery e-commerce and meeting a range […]

Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Walmart Navigating Supply Chain To Deliver This Holiday Season

Supply chain issues across the retail industry have remained in the news in recent months. Joe Metzger, EVP of supply chain operations for Walmart U.S., recently addressed the issue in a blog. “With so many news stories about port delays, increased consumer demand and holiday season forecasting, it’s natural to wonder whether items will make […]