The National Grocers Association applauds Congress for efforts to make Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program online purchasing more accessible to independent community grocers. This week, U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth (both D-IL) reintroduced the Expanding SNAP Options Act, and the House Agriculture Committee advanced its budget reconciliation bill. Both pieces of legislation provide significant […]
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The Giant Co. Reveals Plans For New Store In Philadelphia
The Giant Co. has revealed plans for another investment in the city of Philadelphia as it prepares to begin construction on a new store, located at 2201 Cottman Ave. “With its diverse neighborhoods, people and undeniable passion for food, there’s no place quite like Philadelphia, and that’s exactly why The Giant Co. continues to invest in new […]
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Aldi Continues Expansion With Plans To Open 100 New Stores In 2021
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi continues its coast-to-coast expansion with new stores, its 26th regional headquarters and distribution center and expanded e-commerce offerings. The retailer says it will open approximately 100 new locations nationwide in 2021, with a focus on Arizona, California, Florida and the Northeast. As part of its continued mission to offer customers convenience in […]
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Farmer Brothers Announces Opening of West Coast Distribution Center
Northlake, Texas-based Farmer Bros. Co., a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products, has opened a new 156,600-square-foot distribution center in Rialto, California. The Rialto facility opening reflects the successful execution of the company’s last major supply chain optimization initiative as part of its broader turnaround strategy. As previously revealed, […]
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Kroger’s Atlanta Division Delivers Diapers To Helping Mamas
Kroger’s Atlanta Division delivered four pallets of diapers, with a retail value of more than $7,500, to Helping Mamas, the baby supply bank of North Georgia. “Families are not only facing increased food insecurity during the pandemic, they’re struggling to purchase essential items such as diapers,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta […]
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Industry Veteran Paul Ernest Christianson Jr. Dies At 72
Paul Christianson Jr. died Feb. 4, 2021. An “Aloha & Mahalo” celebration of life will be held when circumstances allow friends and family to gather in his memory. He was born to Doris and Paul Christianson on Oct. 15, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska. His father had a lifelong career with Sherwin Williams and his mother […]
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Gillette Launches Planet Kind – Sustainable Razor And Skincare Brand
Gillette, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, has formally launched Planet Kind, a new shaving and skincare brand that is kind to skin and the planet. Planet Kind packaging is recyclable and made with 85 percent recycled paper, 85 percent recycled plastic or infinitely recyclable aluminum. The lineup also includes a razor handle made with 60 percent […]
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Pan-O-Gold Introduces New Village Hearth Half Loaves
Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., a family-owned commercial bakery with state-of-the-art facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, introduced new Village Hearth Half Loaves in January. “Our customers have been asking for a smaller loaf, and we listened. Our new half loaves are the perfect size for smaller households.” said Bob Gartland, SVP. “The slices are the […]