Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent retailers and wholesalers, has partnered with DoorDash to offer free delivery from hundreds of Rosie’s independent grocers who are currently offering delivery powered by DoorDash. Effective immediately, this special offer is available on Rosie’s platform through Sept. 30. “Grocery delivery continues to be a valuable option for online shoppers […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Certified Angus Beef Brand Recognizes Top Grocery Retailers
When COVID-19 restrictions limited options on dinner choices as far as dining out, grocery retailers stepped up to deliver dinner. Employees worked to stock shelves and provide safe access for customers. People craved steak. And they came to enjoy eating, and preparing, home-cooked meals. “Retailers offering the brand have an edge,” David O’Diam, Certified Angus Beef VP of […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mtn Dew Outdoor Grants Designed To Help Fuel Conservation
To celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day, Mtn Dew says it is supporting Heartland conservation and outdoor nonprofits with $100,000 in Mtn Dew Outdoor Grants. Dew’s goal is to support Heartland nonprofit organizations that protect the beautiful lands we all love. Nonprofits can apply for one of 20 $5,000 outdoor grants and Dew Nation also will have a chance to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix To Open New Store In Cumming, GA On Oct. 10
Publix Super Markets will open a new store Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 a.m. in the Matt Town Center in Cumming, Georgia. This 48,100-square-foot store will bring 135 new jobs to the area. It is located at 5310 Matt Highway. The new Cumming store will have traditional grocery, dairy and frozen food departments along with […]
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Meijer Partners With FourKites On Purchase Order Lifecycle Visibility
Chicago-based FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, has introduced multimodal purchase order (PO) tracking for all freight in the FourKites system. This new capability gives shippers, carriers and receivers the power, flexibility and granularity to track the full lifecycle of shipments using their associated PO numbers. PO tracking greatly simplifies freight visibility for the many organizations and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
JBT Corp. Announces Return Of President/CEO Tom Giacomini
Tom Giacomini returned to JBT Corp. as its president and CEO on Sept. 21, following a personal leave for medical reasons. Brian Deck, who has been serving as interim CEO at the Chicago-based company, will continue to serve as EVP and CFO, and Alan Feldman will continue in his role as interim non-executive chairman through the end of […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Wild Leap Launches Ready-To-Drink Premium Vodka Cocktails
LaGrange, Georgia-based Wild Leap has introduced its ready-to-drink premium vodka cocktails. This new line of canned cocktails debuts in two flavors, Strawberry Mango and Creamsicle Mojito, and features three ounces of premium Wild Leap Vodka. These canned cocktails are 10 percent alcohol by volume, gluten-free and require no preparation before opening. Available in four-packs of […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Shelby Exclusives, Southeast
Market Profile: Staffing Was A Challenge For Lowcountry Grocers
by John McCurry, contributing writer Lynn Willard formed Lowcountry Grocers in 2014. The company began with six stores, all in the eastern half of South Carolina, and has gradually grown to 12 locations. Willard said there has been a large learning curve during the pandemic. As is the case with many grocers, the big challenge […]