Navigator Sales and Marketing has named Steve Fujimoto as COO for the company. He was most recently COO at Superior Grocers, leading the operations, marketing and buying teams. Prior to this role, Fujimoto was VP of retail operations for the Portland division of Albertsons. Fujimoto’s background is broad, with 39 years in the industry holding […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sam’s Club Begins Deployment Of Automated Inventory Analytics Robots
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club, a membership warehouse club, has announced the national, chain-wide roll out of Inventory Scan that will be added to its existing fleet of robotic scrubbers in partnership with Brain Corp and Tennant Company. The rollout marks the largest and fastest technology deployment undertaken by Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence company creating transformative […]
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Iron Ox Appoints Moses As VP Of Impact Strategy
San Carlos, California-based Iron Ox, a farming innovation company with expertise in plant science, robotics and artificial intelligence, has hired former Impossible Foods executive Rebekah Moses as VP of impact strategy. Moses joined Iron Ox in January after five years as head of impact strategy for Impossible Foods, where she helped make environmental and social impact […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
The Fresh Market Offers At-Home Valentine’s Day Dining Experiences
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is allowing guests to select their favorite dishes from a collection of appetizers, dinner and dessert options this Valentine’s Day. The company is introducing an “Valentines’ Day Meal for Two.” It is available for online orders until Feb. 11 and features: Choice of two selections: Premium Choice Chateaubriand Cut Filet Mignon Ultimate […]
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Dole Partners With Supermarkets To Grant Learning Gardens For Schools
Dole Packaged Foods has teamed up with Bashas’ and Food City supermarkets to help Arizona-based elementary schools win a learning garden. Through Feb. 28, 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 […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SweetWater Brewing Company Expands Distribution Across California
Atlanta-based SweetWater Brewing Company LLC, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands Inc., has announced its expansion across California with distribution partners, Reyes Beer Division. This growth into California will tie together with the company’s previous westward expansion of the SweetWater brand with the opening of SweetWater Colorado Brewing Co. LLC in Fort Collins, Colorado, and the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Peapod Digital Labs Names Prisuta As SVP Of Private Brands
Chicago, Illinois-based Peapod Digital Labs, the digital, commercial and e-commerce arm of the Ahold Delhaize USA brands, has announced that Ian Prisuta has joined the company as its SVP of Private Brands. Prisuta will lead the team responsible for delivering a full suite of private brands services from new product development to innovation, product packaging and […]
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Stop & Shop/Daily Table Highlight GusNIP Produce Prescription Project
The National Grocers Association Foundation’s Technical Assistance Center has partnered with two northeastern grocery chains to create testimonial and informational videos highlighting the growing food-as-medicine movement and the GusNIP Produce Prescription Project. Daily Table, a non-profit community grocery chain with a mission to make healthy food affordable to all, has been running a PPR project […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Report Analyzes Shopping Data, Inflation
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has announced new insights from in-depth analysis of consumer shopping data, finding that across departments, price inflation is more common in fresh grocery categories. With inflation significantly higher in fresh compared to frozen and ambient […]
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Ruffles Partners With James To Introduce New Flamin’ Hot Flavor
Plano, Texas-based Ruffles and basketball icon LeBron James have teamed up for the release of a new chip flavor and the latest addition to the Flamin’ Hot family: Ruffles Flamin’ Hot Cheddar and Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips. The mashup combines Cheddar and Sour Cream, the brand’s most popular flavor, and a touch of heat from the Flamin’ […]
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North Country Smokehouse Expands Organic Offering
Claremont, New Hampshire-based North Country Smokehouse has introduced two new organic hams to its retail lineup: Applewood Smoked Ham Steak and Petit Ham. “Consumers want convenient, modestly portioned pack sizes and that’s hard to find in the ham category,” said Mike Kelly, VP of business development and national sales at North Country. “Couple that with […]
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Kellogg Co. Introduces Cheez-It Puff’d
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. has introduced Cheez-It Puff’d: a new puffy snack made with 100 percent real cheese. As the newest take on your favorite snack cracker, Cheez-It Puff’d starts with a crunchy outside layer and transforms into a unique snacking experience. Every Cheez-It Puff’d delivers a poppable, airy bite that is baked with 100 percent real cheese. The new collection is available in […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Minerva Dairy Rolls Out Limited-Edition Butter Flavors
Minerva, Ohio-based Minerva Dairy has created two limited-edition butter flavors available through Goldbelly for nationwide shipping and at Kishman’s IGA, located a brief walk from the Minerva Dairy Creamery in northeast Ohio. The Everything Bagel Butter is a blend of sea salt, minced onions and garlic, black and white sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. The Lemon Poppy Seed Butter has […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Atlanta Division President Brown Retiring; Smith Named Successor
The Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Atlanta Division President Tim Brown and the promotion of Victor Smith, currently Delta Division president, to succeed him. Brown will retire after more than 44 years of service and leadership, effective April 1. Over the coming months, Brown will work closely with Smith. Brown started his career with Kroger as a […]
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Kroger Announces Leadership Changes; Tuffin To Retire As SVP
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Mark Tuffin, SVP of retail divisions, after more than 26 years of service, effective April 1. Tuffin will be succeeded by Kenny Kimball, currently president of the Smith’s division. Kimball joined the organization in 1984 as a courtesy clerk in the Smith’s division, followed by serving […]
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Ocean Mist Farms Promotes Three New Directors
Castroville, California-based Ocean Mist Farms, a fourth-generation grower shipper, has promoted directors to new positions: Bobby Bellew to director of farming, Serafin Ruiz to director of harvesting and Glen Alameda to director of supply chain and compliance. In Bellew’s new role, he will oversee and guide Ocean Mist Farm’s Northern California farming operations and work to increase cost efficiencies, quality and […]
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Van Den Berg Named CFO Of Darigold Inc.
Seattle-based Darigold Inc., the farmer-owned dairy co-op and one of the largest privately held businesses in Washington state, has named Cor van den Berg as its CFO. In nearly 20 years with MARS Inc., the global confectionary and food products company, van den Berg held several finance roles across divisions and in multiple countries spanning the United […]
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Broome Joins NACS As Director Of Convention Operations
Alexandria, Virginia-based NACS has chosen Kim Broome as its director of convention operations. In this role, Broome will oversee all meetings-related functions for the association, including the NACS Show. Prior to joining NACS, Broome served as senior director of event operations and community experience for the National Association of Broadcasters, including overseeing strategy development, logistics, creative and budget management for […]
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Johnson III Named To J.M. Smucker Co. Board Of Directors
Orrville, Ohio-based The J.M. Smucker Co. has appointed Jonathan E. Johnson III to its board of directors, increasing its membership to 12. Johnson currently serves as CEO for online retailer Overstock.com Inc., where he has held roles since 2002 including director and president of Overstock’s venture capital arm Medici Ventures. Prior to his leadership at Overstock, […]
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Aldi Plans Expansion Into Gulf Coast By 2023
As Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi expands in the Southeast, the company will count Louisiana as its 38th state of operation when it opens its Lafayette store on Feb. 10. It plans to open two more Gulf Coast stores in early March, along with 20 additional stores throughout the region by year-end. “There is nothing like watching shoppers […]