Allegiance Retail Services opened a Foodtown on March 28 at 1490 Clove Road in Staten Island, New York. Formerly known as Olive Tree Marketplace, the rebranded store brings all the hallmarks of a Foodtown family-owned and operated supermarket, featuring traditional departments and products. To celebrate, a customer appreciation day and ribbon cutting ceremony were held […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co., West
Kroger Appointments Include New Presidents At 3 Divisions
Kroger Co. has announced leadership appointments involving four of its divisions in the West and Midwest. Joe Kelley, formerly president of the Colorado-based King Soopers & City Markets division, has become SVP of retail divisions. Kelley succeeds Kenny Kimball, who returns to the Utah-based Smith’s division as president. Chris Albi, group VP of operations at […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets Begins Renovating ShopRite In Derby, CT
Cingari Family Markets has begun renovating the ShopRite at 49 Pershing Drive in Derby, Connecticut. The updates will introduce a fresh, contemporary store design, along with expanded departments and upgraded amenities that provide greater convenience, variety and an elevated shopping experience. Construction is expected to wrap up by late spring. The store will remain open […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Promotes Cates, Garcia To New VP Roles
Heritage Grocers Group has promoted Kim Cates to group VP of merchandising and Allison Garcia to group VP of marketing. Cates and Garcia will report to Suzy Monford, chairman and CEO for Heritage Grocers Group. “Both Kim and Allie bring a wealth of knowledge, innovative thinking and a deep passion for our customers and communities,” Monford said. […]
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Grocery Industry Reacts To SNAP Waiver Requests Across The U.S.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun have submitted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) waiver requests to the U.S. Department of Agriculture with the aim of banning the purchase of soft drinks and candy with the benefits. State governors can ask for a waiver from certain requirements of the SNAP program. “Banning […]
Posted inProduce News, Market Profile, News, Southeast
Grocers Can Position Florida’s Peak-Season Produce As Part Of Assortment Strategy
Positioning Central Florida’s peak-season produce as a fundamental part of their assortment strategy offers grocers an opportunity to enhance revenue and attract customers seeking locally sourced, high-quality options. Susie McKinley, director of the division of marketing and development at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, underscored the importance of aligning procurement with periods […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Southeast
Perrone & Sons Opens Production Facility In Jefferson Parish, LA
Perrone & Sons LLC, a fourth generation, family-owned food distribution company, recently celebrated the grand opening of a new production facility in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined elected officials and key partners to cut the ribbon on the company’s second location in the area, which is just minutes away […]
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Viva Fresh Concludes Sold-Out Anniversary Expo With Record Attendance
The 2025 Viva Fresh Expo marked its 10th anniversary April 11-13 with a sold-out show floor and 2,760 attendees, including 438 buyers, at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston. The show opened with a keynote speech from José Hernández, a former migrant farm worker who became a NASA astronaut. More than 100 people waited in […]