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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]