Savannah, Georgia-based Parker’s, a nationally acclaimed convenience store company, was recently voted one of America’s “Best Gas Station Brands” in the 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest. After four weeks of public voting, the top 10 brands were announced on 10Best.com. Parker’s was named the eighth Best Gas Station Brand in the U.S. alongside overall winner […]
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Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Flowers Foods Names Eric Mathis Chief Procurement Officer
Eric Mathis has joined Flowers Foods, producer of Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Tastykake and other bakery foods, as SVP and chief procurement officer, effective Nov. 2. He will report to Steve Kinsey, CFO and chief accounting officer, and be responsible for managing the company’s programs for sourcing, procurement and supply management. “We’re tremendously excited Eric has joined Flowers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
New Whole Foods Market To Open Oct. 29 In Sunnyvale, CA
Whole Foods Market will open its new 56,573-square-foot store, located at 150 E. McKinley Ave. in Sunnyvale, California, at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. Special features of the new Sunnyvale store include: Floodcraft Brewing Co., opening with beers on tap, cocktails-to-go and a to-go food menu, which includes burgers and fries. Frankie and Haandi, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kimberly-Clark Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Dallas, Texas-based Kimberly-Clark Corp. has announced executive leadership changes, effective Nov. 1. Jeff Melucci, currently SVP of business development and general counsel, has been named as chief transformation, business development and legal officer. In this role he has added responsibility for the company’s transformation roadmap for further building its global organizational capabilities. This expanded role assumes […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. Reports $18.3B In Sales At Annual Meeting
Wakefern Food Corp. reported retail sales of $18.3 billion at its virtual annual shareholders meeting on Oct. 22. Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan and EVP Chris Lane addressed shareholders, store management and staff. The retail sales of $18.3 billion for the 53-week fiscal year ending Oct. 3, is a 9.75 percent […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Tecate Utilizes Tamales To Promote Mexican-American Holiday Tradition
Tecate is utilizing tamales to promote Las Posadas, a holiday that reflects Mexican-American cultural heritage, from early November to December. A holiday tradition for more than 400 years, Las Posadas brings family together in the days leading up to Christmas. Tamales, not an everyday meal, have unified families by reflecting unique home-grown traditions. In a value-added […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
New NACS Research Reveals Last Mile Opportunities
Last mile fulfillment presents an opportunity for convenience retailers to grow sales and expand customer reach, according to a newly released NACS Research study, “NACS Last Mile Fulfillment in Convenience Retail.” NACS defines last mile fulfillment services as order fulfillment processes that deliver goods to a destination. While more than half of all of convenience […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Kool-Aid Man Crashes Through Halloween To Save Trick-or-Treating
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC has advised against traditional trick-or-treating, leaving kids disheartened to not be dressing up like their favorite character and getting their favorite candy. This Halloween, the Kool-Aid Man is saving the ghoulish celebrations by reverse trick-or-treating and bringing Kool-Aid fun to kids stuck at home. On Oct. 31, the Kool-Aid Man will deliver […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hostess Brands Announces Changes To Board Of Directors
Dean Metropoulos has notified Kansas City-based Hostess Brands that he will resign from its board of directors at the end of 2020 in order to pursue other commitments. Current independent director Jerry Kaminski has been appointed chairman of the board, effective immediately. Hostess Brands is a manufacturer and marketer of sweet baked goods and cookies […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Texas Tech Extends Naming Rights With United Supermarkets
Texas Tech Athletics announced Oct. 22 an extension of the current naming rights agreement to United Supermarkets Arena, as the grocery chain will remain the facility’s namesake through 2035. Texas Tech will receive an additional $16 million over the course of the agreement, which continues the long-standing partnership between the university and United Supermarkets. The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Oct. 28 In Eastvale, CA
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Eastvale, California, at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Located at 13984 Limonite Ave., it will be open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. The new Eastvale Sprouts will be the first retail tenant of The Merge development at the northeast corner of Archibald and Limonite avenues. Parking […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Heineken USA, AriZona Beverages Introduce AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer
Heineken USA and Hornell Brewing Co., an affiliated entity of AriZona Beverages, are bringing AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer to the U.S. market. A hard seltzer made with a splash of real fruit, it will be available in both 12-pack variety and single-serve cans. “As both family-owned companies and brand building powerhouses, there are many synergies […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, National, Plant-Based News, Shelby Originals
Sorensen: Building A Strategic Private Label Plan For Milk, Plant-Based Beverages
by Cindy Sorensen/founder, The Grocery Group I just returned from a visit to a local grocery store. What I found to be most interesting as I reviewed the milk and plant-based beverage department is this retailer, like most others, has responded with a private label selection that matches national and local brand milk and plant-based products, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Restore Donates $50K To Support Local Food Pantries
To help food pantries prepare for a rise in demand during the holiday season due to COVID-19, Restore – Stop & Shop’s reduced-emissions fuel program – has announced a donation of $10,000 grants to each of five hunger-relief organizations. The donation will support those facing food insecurity across the communities that Restore serves in Connecticut, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
New Whole Foods Market To Open Oct. 28 In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Whole Foods Market will open its new 47,000-square-foot store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The store is located on the northwest corner of the Federal Highway and 17th Street intersection at 501 SE 17th St. Special features of the new Fort Lauderdale store include: Sushi rolls, poke bowls and wok-fired dishes […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Offers Free, 1-Hour Grocery Pickup To Prime Members
Free one-hour pickup from Whole Foods Market is now available at all U.S. locations for Amazon Prime members. Prime members can shop thousands of bestselling items including fresh produce, high-quality meat and seafood, holiday favorites, everyday staples and other locally sourced items all available with free, one-hour pickup on orders of $35 or more. Prime […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Offers New Contactless Payment Option
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Co. has introduced Albertsons Pay, a new zero-touch checkout experience available through the updated Just for U loyalty app. Albertsons Pay provides shoppers with a safe, secure and contact-free way to pay, use discounts and earn rewards all at the same time. The new technology is available in all Albertsons Cos. stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Home Page Slider, National
Instacart, Aldi Launch New Pilot For SNAP/EBT Online Payment
Instacart recently announced its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Electronic Benefit Transfer integration in partnership with Aldi. For the first time, SNAP/EBT participants will be able to access fresh food and pantry staples from Aldi via Instacart’s same-day delivery and pickup services. The multi-phased launch will begin in Georgia in the coming weeks across more than 60 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Unveils New Fresco Y Más, Refreshed Winn-Dixie Stores
Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, unveiled the successful completion of the grocer’s first Southwest Florida Fresco y Más store, located at 1145 Homestead Road North, and introduced a refreshed Winn-Dixie store, located at 61 Bell Boulevard North, during a dual ribbon cutting ceremony […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Superior Fresh Unveils Brand Refresh, New Packaging
Northfield, Wisconsin-based Superior Fresh, an aquaponic farm growing USDA certified organic produce and Atlantic salmon, has announced its brand refresh and packaging update. With its consumer-friendly look, the packaging highlights its many benefits, especially being USDA certified organic. Superior Fresh is contributing to the environment through the use of repurposed water bottles in its recycled […]