Publix opened its newest location May 8 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The 54,964-square-foot store is located in the Promenade Shopping Plaza at 9900 Alternate A1A. “We are excited to welcome customers to their new Publix,” said Lindsey Willis, Publix media relations manager. “We look forward to introducing them to an array of new offerings […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Opens New Ohio Supercenters In Austintown, Medina, Richmond Heights
Meijer opened three new 159,000-square-foot supercenters May 8 in Northeast Ohio, bringing a new shopping destination for customers in Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights. Meijer offers an expansive farm-fresh produce section featuring hundreds of USDA-certified organic items as well as a deli and meat department. Meijer supercenters also feature full-service pharmacies and general merchandise, including baby and pet […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Foodtown, News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Rahman, Zambo To New EVP Roles
Allegiance Retail Services has promoted two senior associates, Samer Rahman and Donna Zambo, to the positions of EVP, effective immediately. “These promotions reflect the continued growth of our cooperative and the expanded leadership roles of both Samer and Donna,” said Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services. “I am proud […]
Posted inSustainability News, News, Northeast
Giant Eagle Advances Sustainability Efforts With Zero Waste Milestone
Giant Eagle Inc. has reached zero waste status across its nine warehouse and manufacturing sites, implementing environmentally-friendly waste-reducing practices across more than 2.7 million square feet in total. The warehouse and manufacturing site milestone is a notable step toward Giant Eagle’s goal to achieve zero waste companywide by 2030. As it tracks its progress, the […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Launches New Products, Expands Flavors
Flowers Foods Inc. has announced its lineup for 2025, which includes multiple new products as well as flavor expansions on current product lines. Designed to meet the varying wants and needs of today’s consumers, the company’s newest products strengthen its better-for-you bread, buns, rolls and snacking portfolio from Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread and Canyon […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National, News
Mercatus Launches DXPro To Benefit Grocery Customers
Mercatus, a provider of digital commerce solutions for grocery retailers, has launched DXPro, a fully connected digital experience platform designed to help grocers grow sales, deepen loyalty and streamline commerce operations amid intensifying competition. Grocery shopping has fundamentally changed. According to recent research from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus, more than 80 million U.S. households placed […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
Dunnhumby, Bridg Forge Partnership To Enhance Customer Reach
Dunnhumby and Bridg, an identity resolution and shopper intelligence platform, have begun a partnership to enhance customer reach, engagement and retail media activation for retailers and brands. “We’re thrilled to partner with Bridg to deliver unique retail media and loyalty solutions,” said Leo Nagdas, head of corporate development at dunnhumby. “Our combined capabilities help retailers and brands […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News, Private Label Brands
AWG Brands Scores Slam Dunk With Frozen Food Happiness Campaign
AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), celebrated National Frozen Food Month in March with a marketing campaign, “Frozen Food Happiness,” designed to showcase the wide array of frozen food products available to both AWG member retailers and their customers. This year’s campaign emphasized the convenience, variety and fun that frozen […]