Simbe, a retail shelf digitization and store intelligence company, has formed its inaugural Client Advisory Board, uniting leaders from retailers including BJ’s Wholesale Club, Schnuck Markets, SPAR, Harmons Grocery and Country Supplier. The board will inform product strategy, foster peer collaboration and guide the future of shelf digitization technology. “The CAB reflects our belief that […]
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Posted inHealth & Wellness, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets, Evermore Partner On Benefit Card Integration
Vallarta Supermarkets has entered into a partnership with health benefits technology provider evermore that will allow health plan members to use benefit cards at Vallarta locations across California, expanding access to culturally relevant grocery products for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and commercial program members. The integration marks the first time Vallarta — one of California’s largest […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Media Collective Introduces Inaugural Alby Awards
Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos., has introduced the Alby Awards, recognizing advertising partners that delivered the strongest Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) on the network’s platform in 2025. The awards initiative reflects Albertsons Media Collective’s emphasis on performance and accountability in its advertising ecosystem. Winners were evaluated using […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Named To List Of Best Places To Work In IT
The Kroger Co. has been named to Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This year’s recognition marks the eighth consecutive year Kroger’s employees have been recognized by Computerworld for its workplace culture. Kroger ranks No. 45 among large organizations on the Best Places to Work in IT list. “Each and every day, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Northeast
UNFI Details Value Creation Strategy, Sets Long-Term Financial Targets
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) outlined its multi-year value creation strategy and long-term financial targets during its 2025 Investor Day event in New York City, emphasizing sustained profitable growth, investment in capabilities for customers and suppliers and enhanced cash-flow generation. The company said it expects to drive low-single digit average annual net sales growth through […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Commemorates 40th Anniversary
Vallarta Supermarkets is celebrating its 40th anniversary, from its beginning as a single carnicería in Van Nuys, California, in 1985 into a large independent grocer with 63 locations across the state, rooted in family, tradition and community service. For four decades, Vallarta has been more than a grocery store – it has been a cultural […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Beverage News, National, News
Thrive Market Launches Expanded Non-Alcoholic Category
Online grocer Thrive Market is exiting its alcohol category and launching a new non-alcoholic beverage category with more than 100 SKUs. The shift comes ahead of the traditional “Dry January” period and in response to growing member demand for alcohol alternatives. Shift reflects consumer trends Thrive Market cited shifting consumer drinking habits and research that challenges […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Customers Raise Nearly $3.1M For Hunger Relief
Wegmans Food Markets customers donated nearly $3.1 million during the company’s fall 2025 Check Out Hunger scanning campaign, the third highest amount in the program’s history. The campaign ran from Oct. 22 to Nov. 29 at the company’s 114 stores, with 100 percent of proceeds going to each store’s local Feeding America food bank partner. […]