Walmart Inc. appointed Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman (formerly Grammarly), to its board of directors, effective immediately. Mehrotra will serve on two of the board’s committees – compensation and management and technology and e-commerce. “Our focus remains on serving customers through a people-led, tech-powered approach,” said Greg Penner, chairman of Walmart’s board of directors. “Shishir’s […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Announces Executive Changes In Merchandising, Marketing
Food City has announced changes to its executive merchandising and marketing team, including the retirement of a longtime leader and promotions for two others. Ross Purdy, VP of center store operations, is retiring from full-time service after 10 years with the company and will transition to a role focused on strategic initiatives. “We would like […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Host Resolution Reset Week, Jan. 13-17
Natural Grocers is launching its annual Resolution Reset Week, a weeklong wellness and savings event scheduled for Jan. 13-17 that encourages customers to refresh health goals and save on products that support better nutrition and well-being. During the event, Natural Grocers said it will offer special savings, featured items and curated selection highlights designed to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds, Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Begin Three-Year Partnership
Food Lion has begun a new partnership between its hunger-relief platform, Food Lion Feeds, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, aimed at supporting youth through nutrition education, wellness programming and access to healthy meals. The three-year partnership includes a $250,000 commitment from Food Lion Feeds to support 20 local Boys & Girls Club organizations […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Celebrates National Bagel Day With Free Baked Goods
Stop & Shop is marking National Bagel Day with a weeklong promotion that gives customers a free bakery bagel at all its stores. From Jan. 9-15, shoppers can receive one free pick-your-own bagel (no purchase required) at any Stop & Shop. To redeem the offer, they must check in at the Savings Station kiosk, at […]
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NGA, NACS Urge USDA To Clarify SNAP Restriction Enforcement
The National Grocers Association and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide clearer guidance on how food restriction waivers for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be enforced, citing concerns about retailer compliance and the potential impact on food access. In the letter, the associations […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, News, West
The Save Mart Companies Names Perkins President, CEO
The Save Mart Companies has named Jim Perkins president and CEO, placing a 40-year grocery industry veteran at the helm of one of the West Coast’s largest regional, full-service grocers. He succeeds Shane Sampson, who has led the company since 2022 and is retiring. Perkins most recently served as president of The Save Mart Companies, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Frozen Food, Marketing News, Merchandising News, News, Northeast
Scott & Jon’s Unveils Refreshed Branding, Enhanced Recipes For Frozen Seafood Line
Scott & Jon’s, the Auburn, Maine-based frozen seafood brand founded by brothers Scott and Jon Demers, is unveiling a new brand identity featuring updated packaging, enhanced recipes and refined messaging while staying true to its Maine roots. The refreshed branding is an evolution rather than a complete overhaul, the company said. The updated look, upgraded […]