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Coca-Cola Consolidated Names Everett Vice Chairman

The Charlotte, N.C.-based Coca-Cola Consolidated Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Morgan H. Everett as vice chair of the company, effective May 12. “I am pleased with the appointment of Morgan as vice chair,” said Coca-Cola Consolidated Chairman and CEO J. Frank Harrison III. “One of the board’s most important responsibilities is long-term […]

Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Walmart Will Issue Another Round Of Employee Bonuses

Walmart says it will provide another special cash bonus for all U.S. hourly associates to recognize them for their  contributions to communities across the country during the coronavirus pandemic. This includes hourly associates in stores, clubs, supply chain and offices, drivers and assistant managers in stores and clubs. The bonus will be $300 for full-time […]

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Publix Pharmacy Begins Home Delivery Of Prescriptions

Publix Pharmacy and ScriptDrop are collaborating to offer home delivery of prescriptions within a 5-mile radius of each in-store Publix Pharmacy for a $5 delivery fee. There are no limits on the number of prescriptions ordered for delivery; however, age-restricted products, controlled substances and prescriptions needing refrigeration are excluded. Prescription home delivery is not available […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Albertsons Cos. Appoints Dosenbach SVP Of Labor Relations

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has promoted Dan Dosenbach, currently VP of human resources and labor relations in the company’s ACME Markets division, to the newly-created role of SVP of labor relations. Reporting to Dosenbach in the new role of group VP of labor relations is Brent Bohn, currently VP of human resources and labor relations […]

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NGA Applauds Legislation For Frontline Food Supply Chain Heroes

The National Grocers Association (NGA) applauds the introduction of the Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation, or the AG CHAIN Act. Introduced by Reps. Glenn (G.T.) Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03), this bipartisan bill would provide a federal tax holiday and a payroll tax exemption for all essential employees […]

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NACS Show Moving Forward As Scheduled For October

The 2020 NACS Show—the global event for all things convenience—is moving forward as scheduled and will take place Oct. 11-14 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. NACS and the event’s supporting partner organizations—PEI, PMAA and Conexxus—announced that NACS Show registration and official housing is now open at nacsshow.com.  The organizations are working […]

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Kellogg’s Launches Cereal-Inspired Line Of Jumbo Snax

Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg’s is introducing its new line of Jumbo Snax, featuring several of its cereals in snack-sized packages. The new product line features fan favorites, including Kellogg’s Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops–caramel crunch flavor and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes-inspired Tiger Paws. The new Tiger Paws shape features a crisp flavor similar to Kellogg’s […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Oettle Joins Revionics As Principal Product And Program Manager

Austin, Texas-based Revionics, a provider of retail pricing, promotions, markdowns and advanced analytics solutions, has hired Joshua Oettle as principal product and program manager. As a product leader with a proven track record of shaping and driving strategic initiatives for technology companies, Oettle joins the company with more than 15 years of experience in product […]