As more states, counties and cities ban plastic bags, DS Smith now is offering grocery stores and consumers Greentote, the first reusable, moisture-resistant, modular, 100 percent recyclable container made from renewable resources. The company’s development of the Greentote alternative arrives as stores and supermarkets respond to the pandemic-driven jump in online fulfillment sales, BOPIS (buy […]
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Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Chobani Launches Campaign Showcasing Oatmilks, Creamers And More
Chobani is kicking off a new national campaign to educate consumers that it’s a food company that crafts so much more, including oatmilks, coffees and creamers, finding many new ways to nourish people and foster healthier lives. Chobani’s fully integrated national campaign will run on broadcast television, as well as online video, paid social, organic […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Co. EVP And COO Donnelly To Retire This Spring
Mike Donnelly, EVP and COO of The Kroger Co., is retiring after more than 42 years of service, effective later this spring. A succession plan will be announced at a later date. “With his relentless focus on the customer, Mike has led the organization to prioritize what is most important to their experience – full […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Launches Supplier Diversity Program Aimed To Enhance Inclusivity
Southeastern Grocers continues its commitment to enhance its supplier network to include a broader range of inclusive business partners which reflect the diverse communities in its footprint of stores. SEG is the parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. The grocer will work to identify and increase sourcing […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ahold Delhaize USA Reaches Milestone In Supply Chain Transformation
Ahold Delhaize USA is marking a milestone in its supply chain transformation to create an integrated self-distributed supply chain of the future. The first distribution center, Freetown Grocery in Massachusetts, transitioned procurement from a third-party vendor to the self-managed network, providing direct control of inventory and replenishment at this facility. “Our work to transform the […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, West
JSL Foods Hires Wyllie As Director Of Grocery Retail Sales East
JSL Foods, a manufacturer of fresh, refrigerated, pre-cooked Asian Noodles and Asian Wrappers, has appointed Brad Wyllie to the position of director of grocery retail sales east. Wyllie will be based in Bonita Springs, Florida, and will be responsible for managing customer relations and business development in the Eastern half of the U.S. He comes to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Reports Fourth Quarter, Annual Results For 2020
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has reported its results for the fourth quarter of 2020 and its annual results for the year. The coronavirus pandemic was declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020 and continues to be a challenge. It remains a top priority of the company to serve the communities in which it operates in […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SpartanNash Promotes McClellan To VP, Fresh Merchandising
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Amy McClellan to VP of fresh merchandising, effective March 8. In her new position, she will play a key role in developing the long-term vision of fresh product categories to ensure success for SpartanNash’s more than 150 company-owned stores and 2,100 independent retail locations. McClellan will be responsible for […]