Vallarta Supermarkets will open a new 43,931-square-foot store June 4 at 1250 Washington St. in Colton, California. The location, which has created numerous new job opportunities, will feature the full suite of Vallarta’s signature departments, each of which reflects and celebrates the traditions and tastes of Latin America. The store boasts a modern store design […]
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Posted inHealth & Wellness, National, News
Rite Aid Declares Bankruptcy, Enters Agreement To Sell Pharmacies
Rite Aid Corp. has entered into a series of sale and pharmacy services transition agreements. This includes the rolling transition of pharmacy assets from more than 1,000 stores across the U.S. to operators including CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger and Giant Eagle, among others, as well as the sale and operation by CVS Pharmacy of […]
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, News, West
Simpson’s Legacy At CFCU Not Forgotten
Certified Federal Credit Union CEO Steve Weakley is one to give credit where credit is due (no pun intended). He continues to recount the contributions of Donna Simpson, the late EVP and COO of Certified Federal Credit Union who passed away last August following a cycling accident in Idaho. She was like family to Weakley, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
El Rancho Supermercado Launches ‘Super Gangas’ Price Reduction Campaign
Heritage Grocers Group’s Texas-based El Rancho Supermercado banner has launched “Super Gangas” (Super Bargains), a campaign of price reductions on thousands of frequently purchased items available to all shoppers. “Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we’re excited to invest to support them, and to launch our first major media campaign,” […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Launches Limited-Time Brat Shop For Summer
SpartanNash has introduced Brat Shop, a limited-time in-store destination offering classic and new bratwurst flavors at all Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market and Martin’s Super Markets. The flavors include Honey BBQ, Pineapple Teriyaki, Taco Cheddar and Hot+Sweet Red Chile, as well as regional-inspired options like Philly Cheesesteak and a Michigander classic with a taste of […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, News, West
Le Meur Tapped To Support Driscoll’s Fresh Berry Business
Watsonville, California-based Driscoll’s has appointed Gaëlle Le Meur as its new chief people officer. Reporting to CEO Soren Bjorn, Le Meur will be in charge of the company’s global people function, encompassing talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development and inclusion efforts. With more than 20 years of experience, Le Meur brings expertise in organizational design, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, News, West
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Names Holcomb VP Of Brand
Preston, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Co. has selected Lisa Holcomb as its new VP of brand, where she will help promote the company’s products, including Popwell, its first cold-crafted prebiotic soda to support gut health and immunity. “Her experienced leadership and devotion to innovation will enable us to amplify our current brand strategy, while delighting […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, News, Southeast
Badger Technologies Unveils Digital Teammate Platform
Nicholasville, Kentucky-based Badger Technologies, a division of Jabil Inc., has launched the Badger Technologies Digital Teammate solution platform. The platform is powered by Badger Technologies’ next-generation autonomous robot with capabilities that enhance employee productivity through mobile data and analytics, computer vision and artificial intelligence. The Badger Technologies Digital Teammate solution combines the power of software […]