Albertsons Cos. has expanded its business e-commerce platform to more than 2,000 stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Star Market, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb and Randalls. The business platform offers businesses of all sizes a way to order essential food and breakroom supplies, along with cleaning and paper products from their trusted local grocer. […]
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Posted inPrivate Label Brands, C&S Wholesale Grocers, News, Northeast
C&S Wholesale Grocers Relaunches Best Yet Private Label Brand
C&S Wholesale Grocers is relaunching its premiere brand Best Yet, offering a curated assortment of household staples with a fresh look. The new label comes with an expansive array of new product offerings, ensuring retail customers have quality choices over competitors. According to the retailer, Best Yet offers thousands of products that exceed their national […]
Posted inAssociation News, National, News
NGA Shares Economic Data Highlighting SNAP’s Impact
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has released new economic data demonstrating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) impact on sustaining American jobs and driving economic activity in communities across the country. According to the new economic analysis, SNAP funding supports about 388,000 jobs, more than $20 billion in direct wages, resulting in more than $4.5 […]
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Raley’s Awards Funding For Infrastructure Grant Program
Raley’s has donated $340,241 in grant funding through its new Food for Families infrastructure grant program. Raley’s made the grant funding available through its 12 Food for Families food bank partners, as well as their partner agencies that represent more than 2,400 partner agencies in total. “We are grateful for our loyal customers and their Food […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Celebrates Supercenter Grand Opening In Cypress, TX
Walmart is celebrating the grand opening of its new supercenter in Cypress, Texas — the company’s first ground-up site in four years and the first new-construction “Store of the Future” in the U.S. This milestone marks a step forward in Walmart’s plan to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next several years […]
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IGA Adds Winkler Wholesale Grocers As New Partner
Winkler Wholesale Grocers Inc. has joined the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) as a licensed distribution center (LDC). As an official member of the network, Winkler is licensed to distribute IGA exclusive brand products to independent grocery stores across its service region and has access to the full suite of IGA programs in support of their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer To Hold ‘Inside The Ropes’ Contest At LPGA Classic
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will hold a new contest for a chance to win an “Inside the Ropes” experience. The public is invited to submit a 400-word essay sharing why their father or positive role model deserves an exclusive “Inside the Ropes” experience at the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic. The essay should […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Opens Fourth Supermercado Nuestra Familia
SpartanNash recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest Supermercado Nuestra Familia – the fourth location for SpartanNash’s Hispanic retail banner. The newly renovated Supermercado Nuestra Familia at 5101 Harrison St. in Omaha, Nebraska, was previously a Family Fare, with the transition reflecting the company’s commitment to providing a tailored shopping experience that reflects the […]
Posted inGuest Contributors, National, News
Leadership: Grateful To Mom For Strong Work Ethic
In the days of old when most children worked alongside their parents, taking care of the house or farm chores or in other businesses, there were multiple moments in every single day that a good work ethic was learned, taught and lived. I would guess that anyone over age 50 could tell story after story […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News
Young American Food Brands Acquires Best Provision
Young American Food Brands, operating under the brand label Miami Beef, has bought Best Provision, a New Jersey-based company that makes premium smoked and cooked meats. This acquisition, the fourth for Young American since 2022, strategically integrates Best Provision’s established customer base and product line, which includes a variety of premium smoked meats such as […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Northeast
Baldor Purchases Premium Meat Company Golden Packing
Baldor Specialty Foods, a food distributor in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has acquired premium cut meat company Golden Packing. As part of the sale, Baldor will transition the Hunts Point Cooperative Market business to a new brand label, Golden Meat Co. This acquisition blends Baldor’s sourcing and logistical capabilities with Golden Packing’s expertise in meat […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Northeast
Utz Debuts New Summer Chip Flavor – Lemonade
Utz has partnered with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, an independent childhood cancer charity, to introduce Utz Lemonade Potato Chips. The chips combine the sweetness of lemonade with the classic salty crunch of potato chips. “Just in time for summer, Utz Lemonade Potato Chips bring together the nostalgic sweet and tart taste of classic lemonade with […]
Posted inProduce News, News, West
Altar Produce Expands Specialty Vegetable Offerings
Altar Produce, a Calexico, California-based leader in the production and marketing of premium vegetables, has begun an expansion of its specialty vegetable offerings, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, quality and customer-driven solutions. As part of this growth initiative, Altar Produce is beginning a growth on its year-round green onion program, designed to meet the rising […]
Posted inExecutive News, National, News
J.M. Smucker Co. Promotes Brase To President, COO
The J.M. Smucker Co. has promoted John Brase to the role of president and chief operating officer, effective April 30. Brase has served as the company’s COO since 2020. He joined the company with more than three decades of experience in the consumer goods industry, including significant work across brand management, business operations, manufacturing, marketing […]
Posted inSustainability News, Executive News, National, News
Flashfood Appoints Schenck As CEO
Flashfood has appointed Jordan Schenck as its new CEO, succeeding Nicholas Bertram, who will remain on the board of directors. Schenck has served as Flashfood’s president and chief operating officer since October 2024. This transition comes at a pivotal time in Flashfood’s growth trajectory. The company has added more than 1,000 doors and experienced 200 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Hy-Vee, National, News
Grocery TV Introduces Closed-Loop Measurement Solution
Grocery TV has introduced a closed-loop measurement solution for in-store retail media, enabling brands to tie their ad spend to sales more efficiently. By partnering with retailers, Grocery TV is providing brands with more actionable insights across its growing in-store retail media network. “This launch is a turning point for brands looking to fully measure […]
Posted inSustainability News, News, Southwest
Coca-Cola Adds AI-Powered Recycling Bins At DFW Airport
Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB), the local Coca-Cola bottler serving Texas and parts of Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas, has teamed up with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to introduce a sustainability program centered around AI-powered recycling bins. This collaboration has led to the installation of four AI-powered recycling bins equipped with artificial […]
Posted inExceptional Independents, National, News
Shelby Publishing Highlights Exceptional Independent Award Recipients
Shelby Publishing is proud to present its third annual Exceptional Independents Awards. Nominations were open to independent retailers, wholesalers and technology and other service providers. “Independents are the backbone of our industry, and this awards program is an opportunity to recognize them for their contributions,” said Stephanie Reid, Shelby president and COO. “Independents are a […]
Posted inCenter Store, National, News
Conagra, Hometown Food Co. Strike Deal For Chef Boyardee
Conagra Brands Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Hometown Food Co., a portfolio company of Brynwood Partners, to divest its line of Chef Boyardee brand shelf-stable products including its classic, ready-to-eat pasta meals. The transaction includes a manufacturing facility in Milton, Pennsylvania, as well as all assets and operations dedicated to the Chef […]
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North Coast Organic Debuts Modern Packaging For Iconic Apple Line
North Coast, a trusted name in premium apple products for over a century, is proud to unveil a bold new look for its lineup of organic apple juices, applesauce, and apple cider vinegar. While the packaging is new, what’s inside remains the same: the fresh, clean, and pure taste of whole organic apples. With this […]