Flashfood has partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Division of The Kroger Co. to introduce its program at 16 stores in the Richmond, Virginia, area. Through the partnership, customers can buy fresh groceries in surplus or nearing their best-by date, including meat, dairy, produce and baked goods at larger discounts through the Flashfood app. Items are then […]
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NACS Appoints Gleeson President, CEO
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has named Frank Gleeson, former president and CEO of Aramark Northern Europe and 2018-19 NACS chairman of the board, as its new president and CEO, beginning Jan. 1. Gleeson will succeed Henry Armour, becoming just the fourth CEO in the organization’s 64-year history; all four came to the […]
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The Kroger Co. Shares Key Leadership Changes
The Kroger Co. has announced leadership changes in several key roles across the company, with Ed Oldham, Ann Reed, Jake Cannon and Josh Harpole appointed to new roles. Ed Oldham Oldham has been named head of sourcing, effective Aug. 4. He joins Kroger from PetSmart, where he was SVP and chief supply chain officer. Oldham […]
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Publix Commits To Multiyear Project For Coral Reef Restoration
Publix has donated $675,000 to further support coral reef restoration efforts at two national parks in its home state of Florida – Biscayne and Dry Tortugas – through the National Park Foundation (NPF). This was the first donation as part of the company’s $2 million multiyear commitment. Publix first supported coral restoration efforts with NPF […]
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Hy-Vee’s RedMedia Joins The Rippl Retail Media Network
Hy-Vee’s RedMedia, the grocer’s in-house retail media network, has joined Rippl, a national consortium of regional grocers and convenience stores in the U.S. powered by Bridg. Through the partnership, Rippl will help RedMedia enrich its first-party data, build complementary off-site capabilities and broaden and strengthen customer engagement. The addition of RedMedia introduces more than 285 Hy-Vee grocery […]
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Fareway Debuts New Location In Denver, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony July 29 for a 15,000-square-foot store at 1022 Skylar St. in Denver, Iowa, which underwent a full renovation after the grocer acquired it from Brother’s Market in March. “Fareway is proud to be part of the Denver community, and we’re excited to open our doors,” […]
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NRS Partners With DoorDash To Help Independent Grocers
National Retail Solutions Inc. (NRS) has begun a partnership with DoorDash, using its retail APIs to strengthen small independent retailers across America. “This important partnership allows those businesses to thrive in the face of uncertainty, ensuring local communities flourish,” said Elie Y. Katz, CEO and president of NRS. “[The collaboration] with DoorDash gives these local […]
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Pavilions Marks 4 Decades Of Offering SoCal Consumers An Upscale Full-Shop
Wayne Heaton is VP and general manager of the Pavilions banner for Albertsons, which also owns Pavilions’ sister banner Vons. Heaton has enjoyed a long history in the grocery industry, starting as a courtesy clerk “pushing carts” in 1987. He came up through the ranks at Albertsons and served as a store director for many […]