Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast

Geissler’s To Begin Accepting Online SNAP Payments Through Rosie

East Windsor, Connecticut-based Geissler’s Supermarket has launched SNAP online payments with its e-commerce service powered by Rosie. Geissler’s customers in Connecticut and Massachusetts can use their SNAP EBT benefits to make purchases online for curbside pick-up and home delivery. This payment type increases access to fresh and local food for members of the community most in […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast

Pete’s of Erie Inc. Adopts Passport Express Lane Self-Checkout

Greensboro, North Carolina-based Pete’s of Erie Inc., a convenience store retailer with 50 stores across Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, has selected Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Passport Express Lane self-checkout system to elevate the overall customer experience and store efficiency of the “Pete’s” brand.  The brand will install Express Lane in all 50 stores along with the CPI […]

Posted inPackaging News, Southeast

Milliken, Invista Partners To Showcase Impact Copolymer Packaging

Spartanburg, South Carolina-based Milliken & Co. is pleased to be exhibiting at IDDBA expo taking place June 5-7 in Atlanta. In Booth No. 2651, the producer of plastic additives and colorants will be highlighting its collaboration with Invista, the U.S. polypropylene resin manufacturer. Together, the partners used Milliken’s DeltaMax performance modifier to develop a new PP […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast, Sustainability News

UNFI’s Climate Goals Validated By Science-Based Target Initiative

Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has announced its emissions reduction targets have been validated and approved by the Science-based Targets Initiative, making the company among the first North American wholesale grocery distributors to adopt these targets. A core element of UNFI’s 2030 Environmental, Social and Governance agenda, Better for All, is a commitment to […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Supply Chain News

Kroger Fulfillment Network Expands To Central Ohio

The Kroger Co. will offer more Americans delivery through the addition of a spoke facility in Central Ohio. The addition of a delivery spoke brings e-commerce to the Central Ohio area, including Columbus, and will extend the grocer’s reach and ability to provide services to its customers. “We’re proud to expand the Kroger fulfillment network in […]

Posted inSupply Chain News, Southwest

McLane Honors Former Military Employees For Memorial Day

Temple, Texas-based McLane Company Inc., a supply chain services firm, is observing Memorial Day by recognizing its former military employees. The company stated that it “has long understood the value of hiring former members of the military. With offices and distribution centers located near some of America’s largest military bases, McLane is well-positioned to recruit […]