Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest, Sustainability News

H-E-B Commemorates Earth Month With Expanded Support

In commemoration of Earth Month, H-E-B has announced its 2024 Community Recycling Grant recipients and has expanded multiple environmental programs across Texas. Guided by its Our Texas, Our Future commitment, H-E-B’s mission is to increase awareness and adoption of sustainability efforts that help preserve Texas’s land, water and air, now and for generations to come. Community recycling […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest

Schnucks Completes Store Remodels In Evansville, IN

Schnucks has recently completed upgrades and renovations at two Evansville, Indiana-based stores: its Green River and Evansville West locations. “Schnucks has served the Evansville community for nearly 50 years, and we remain committed to offering our dedicated customers the best grocery shopping experience possible,” said Stephen Rennels, division manager. “We invite them to not only stop by to check out […]

Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Imperial Distributors, Northeast, Supply Chain News

Imperial Distributors Makes Several Leadership Changes

Imperial Distributors has announced key organizational changes to its leadership team, effective April 1.  Michael Sleeper, who joined Imperial in 1964 and became president and CEO in 1970, will transition into the role of executive chairman of the board. Sleeper’s entrepreneurial and visionary leadership and commitment to Imperial’s values have shaped its success and influence […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Vallarta Supermarkets, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Uses RELEX To Optimize Store Assortments

Vallarta Supermarkets has selected RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to support its growth and improve efficiency. Vallarta Supermarkets will use space and assortment planning capabilities from RELEX to better utilize space, increase product availability, and ultimately, to support their customer-first founding principle. RELEX partner Logic will provide guidance and implementation services for this […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, National

Instacart Introduces Developer Platform For Digital Experiences

Instacart has launched its Instacart Developer Platform, a publicly available API program which uses the company’s online grocery platform to supercharge third-party digital experiences across food, health, wellness and other spaces. Instacart Developer Platform will enable third parties to integrate the functionality of Instacart inside their websites and apps. Over time, it will unlock: Same-day […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Midwest

Hy-Vee Taps Hendrix To Drive Growth Of RedMedia

Hy-Vee has hired Jessica Hendrix as EVP and chief marketing officer of Hy-Vee, as well as president of RedMedia, its retail media network. She will oversee the grocer’s marketing efforts and help drive RedMedia’s growth and strategic operations. Hendrix will begin her position at Hy-Vee on April 16, reporting to Donna Tweeten, Hy-Vee president. With […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

AWG, Instacart Expand Partnership For E-Commerce, Smart Carts

Instacart and Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) have expanded their partnership to offer e-commerce and same-day delivery solutions, including Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, to member retailers. With more than 800 AWG member retailer locations using Instacart, this extended collaboration simplifies access for an additional 2,300 member retailer locations to join Instacart’s technology suite. “We’ve witnessed the […]

Posted inPackaging News, Southeast, Sustainability News

DS Smith Introduces Shop.able Carriers For Grocery Shopping

DS Smith has introduced Shop.able Carriers, a line of recyclable, reusable boxes for supermarkets that replaces plastic shopping bags. They help provide consumers with a more sustainable and convenient packaging solution for grocery shopping. The durable, stackable boxes – designed and manufactured by sustainable fiber-based packaging producer DS Smith – feature the company’s patented, food-safe and water-resistant […]