As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the lives of people around the world, grocers across the United States are providing information to keep their customers informed and some are changing their operating hours. In the Midwest, Cub, Hy-Vee and Fareway grocery stores have made changes to their operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Cub […]
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Produce Alliance Names Fyle New Chief Procurement Officer
Produce Alliance has named Stephanie Fyle as its chief procurement officer. She is stepping into the shoes of her father, Mike Williams, who recently retired after holding the position for 26 years. Fyle began preparing for this role early in life. After graduating from University of West Georgia with a degree in psychology, followed by […]
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Northgate Gonzalez To Open Early To Help Elderly During Pandemic
Understanding the special needs of its senior citizen and disabled customer population during the coronavirus pandemic, Northgate González Market now will open all 41 stores starting Tuesday, March 17, at 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for seniors 65-years and older and disabled. “During these challenging times Northgate González Market is here to serve as your […]
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Kerry Group To Make Record Capital Investment In Rome, Ga.
Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp recently announced that Kerry Group will expand its operations in Rome, Georgia, investing $125 million, its largest-ever capital expenditure investment. The project will employ more than 400 people during the construction phase and more than 100 new full-time positions when the facility is fully operational. “Kerry Group has been an […]
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Topco Recognizes Member Owners For Outstanding Own Brand Commitment
Topco Associates LLC honored members who demonstrated exceptional program partnership and commitment in 2019 during its recent annual membership conference in Palm Springs, California. Based in Elk Grove, Illinois, Topco is a more than $14 billion, privately held, member-owned company that provides aggregation, innovation and knowledge management solutions for its leading food industry member-owners and […]
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HR & Benefits News: ADA Compliance Reduces Risk Of Fines, Litigation
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Grocery stores have a diverse set of employees, which is a great thing. The roles they take also vary, which is why ADA compliance should always be important. So, what exactly does comply with ADA standards mean? […]
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SOUTHEAST: Market Profile: More Bravo Stores Planned For Florida’s Southern Half
by John McCurry/contributing writer Bravo Supermarkets has been growing fast in Florida ever since it expanded there about 16 years ago. The chain now has more than 50 multicultural stores in Florida and is looking to add more. Bravo is part of a “virtual” chain operated by New York-based Krasdale Foods and its marketing arm, […]
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Former Cargill Chairman and CEO Whitney MacMillan Dies At 90
Whitney MacMillan, former chairman and CEO of Cargill and noted patron of education and philanthropy, died March 11, 2020, in Vero Beach, Florida. He was 90. Over his 44-year career with the company, Mr. MacMillan led Cargill to a remarkable era of growth and diversification that continues today. He guided a major transformation in the […]