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

H-E-B Temporarily Encourages Appointments For COVID-19 Vaccinations

As more Texans roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccinations, H-E-B pharmacies encourage customers to make appointments through the online scheduler at heb.com/vaccine. Additionally, H-E-B pharmacies will accept walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations only from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. On weekends, COVID-19 vaccinations will be by appointment only. These are temporary moves that […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Stop & Shop Hosts Back-To-School Wellness Webinar Series For Parents

Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is hosting a free, live educational and interactive webinar series for parents of elementary and middle schoolers called Back-to-School Wellness Checklist. Taking place at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 and at noon on Aug. 26, the webinars will be led by the grocer’s team of nutrition partners, registered dietitians and pharmacists. During the webinars, Stop & Shop’s trained and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Needler’s Fresh Market Unveils Plans For Carmel Opening In August

Fresh Encounter Inc., grocery management company for Needler’s Fresh Market, will be opening its new Needler’s location at 4755 E 126th St. in Carmel, Indiana, on Aug. 20. “We appreciate the enthusiasm of shoppers in Carmel who are wanting an independent, full-service, convenient grocery store on Carmel’s east side” said Julie Needler Anderson, marketing director. […]

Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Dr Pepper Releases Exclusive FANtastic Chocolate

Dr Pepper, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, has released FANtastic Chocolate, a combination of Dr Pepper and chocolate as a limited time offering only available while supplies last. Dr Pepper FANtastic Chocolate is a celebration of fandom and marks the introduction of the new Dr Pepper “Pepper Perks” rewards program. To access the limited time offering, […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Kalera Acquires &ever GmbH To Form Global Leader In Vertical Farming

Kalera AS, one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world, has entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of all shares in &ever GmbH, a global leader in baby leaf indoor farming. The agreement is for a total consideration reflecting an enterprise value for &ever GmbH of 130 million […]

Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Wakefern, ShopRite Adopt Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Wakefern Food Corp., one of the largest retailer-owned grocery cooperatives in the U.S., is adopting the latest in RPCs (reusable plastic containers) in its produce department to improve quality, sustainability and lower costs for customers.    By partnering with companies such as IFCO and Tosca that specialize in RPCs, Wakefern is able to maximize supply chain efficiency through […]

Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Hy-Vee Offering Third Pfizer-BioNTech And Moderna COVID-19 Doses

West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. says that free, third Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses are now available at its more than 275 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across its eight-state region. The new doses, recently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are only recommended for severely […]