Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology

Kroger Using Third-Generation Nuro Autonomous Vehicles

Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. and Nuro have introduced Nuro’s third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle into the retailer’s Houston, Texas, fleet. In 2018, Kroger and Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company, announced a partnership to deliver fresh groceries with all-electric, autonomous vehicles.  “Our expanded collaboration with Nuro supports Kroger’s commitment to provide fresh food, at a great […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

The Fresh Market Inc. Appoints Bartella As CFO

Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. has appointed Adrian Bartella as CFO, effective Jan. 17. Bartella has more than 15 years of experience leading finance and accounting teams, most recently as the CFO at Hudson Group, a travel retailer.  Bartella was the CFO at Hudson Group during its approximate $750 million IPO in February 2018, where he led the SEC registration […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National

Annual 2021 U.S. Online Grocery Sales Total Nearly $98 Billion

The U.S. online grocery market captured $8.9 billion in sales during December as over 69 million households shopped online to satisfy grocery-related needs, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded on Dec. 29-30.    December’s strong results helped annual online grocery sales reach $97.7 billion for 2021, as more than 70 percent of […]

Posted inDeli News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Antone’s Po’ Boys Expands On Footprint With Dallas-Fort Worth Roll Out

Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys has ramped up operations, expanding its footprint across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.  The Houston-based brand has rolled out its operations across the DFW and Shreveport, Louisiana areas in more than 100 supermarkets in North Texas and East Louisiana.  The homegrown po’ boy company expanded in December 2021 to select Kroger, Tom […]

Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Pepsi Bottling Ventures Names New President And CEO

Raleigh, North Carolina-based Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC, a joint venture of Suntory Group and PepsiCo, has promoted Derek Hill to president and CEO. The announcement follows the retirement of Paul Finney, who served as president and CEO from 2012-2021.  “Paul has strategically positioned PBV into the industry-leading bottling company that it is today. He is highly admired and […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West

Bumble Bee Seafood Hires VP Of Customer Development And Strategy

San Diego, California-based The Bumble Bee Seafood Co. has appointed Alex Drew to its commercial team as VP of customer development and strategy.  As part of the senior leadership team, he will be responsible for the customer strategy and planning function including business management and demand planning. Drew brings more than 20 years of CPG experience […]

Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Gelson’s Introduces New Salads For Better Food Choices In 2022

Encino, California-based Gelson’s has introduced two new Mediterranean-inspired salads for the Gelson’s Kitchen packed with probiotics and antioxidants: Jessica’s Pomegranate Chicken Salad and Jessica’s Super Antioxidant Chopped Salad.  Created exclusively for Gelson’s by in-house dietitian Jessica Siegel, both salads are now available at all Gelson’s stores. The retailer is introducing these new salads for consumers […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Smithfield Foods To Continue Anchor Partnership With SHR’s No. 10 Team

Smithfield Foods will continue as an anchor partner in the 2022 season of Aric Almirola and the No. 10 team of Kannapolis, North Carolina-based Stewart-Haas Racing. This will mark the brand’s 11th year with Almirola and its fifth with SHR. The 2022 season will be Almirola’s 15th and final year as a NASCAR Cup Series […]