Flashfood has named Yixin Zhu as VP of engineering to lead the company’s technology and artificial intelligence innovations. With more than a decade of experience building high-performing engineering organizations, Zhu will oversee the future of Flashfood’s data program to build the most impactful shrink and inventory management platform in retail. “Yixin’s leadership background at disruptive […]
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Posted inC-Store News, News, Southwest
Yesway Raises $630K During Annual Golf, Clays Classic
Yesway raised more than $630,000 during its fifth annual Golf & Clays Classic Charitable Fundraising Tournament, held Sept. 22-23 at The Golf Clubs at The Tribute and Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas, Texas. This year’s proceeds will benefit Operation Homefront, which aids military families across the nation, as well as several local charities, civic […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG, Kellogg’s Expand Athletic Opportunities For Middle Schoolers
Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger initiative have joined with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) to donate $32,500 through DonorsChoose to help schools like Turner Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas, keep students active and engaged through athletics. Since its launch in 2019, Tony the Tiger and Mission Tiger has expanded access to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
BGC Donates $500K To Food Banks Amid Government Shutdown
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is donating $500,000 to food banks across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma to help meet rising community needs during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Funds will help food banks provide meals for families facing increased food insecurity as a result of the temporary pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, West
Idaho-Based M&W Markets Relishes History, Plans For Future
M&W Markets has its headquarters in a dairy barn about five minutes from downtown Boise, Idaho. The barn was built more than 100 years ago, complete with two silos out front. “We do take a little bit of pride in that, our agricultural roots as a family,” said Rich Tate, a member of the third […]
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The Kroger Co., Uber Eats Expand Partnership Across All Banners
The Kroger Co. has expanded its relationship with Uber Eats to bring its banners onto the platform. “Kroger is the first retailer in the world to bring Uber Eats directly into its digital shopping experience – and to connect our two membership ecosystems,” said Susan Anderson, global head of delivery at Uber. “Together we’re not […]
Posted inProduce News, News, West
Main Street Produce Expands Strawberry Program
In preparation for what is expected to be a strong strawberry season in the coming months, Main Street Produce is expanding its program with broadened shipping operations across multiple key growing regions in Baja and Central Mexico, Florida and Santa Maria and Oxnard, California. “Our commitment has always been to provide exceptional strawberries our customers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks To Hold Appreciation Event At Remodeled Store In O’Fallon, IL
To celebrate and thank customers for their patience during the remodel of its Seven Hills location, Schnucks will hold a customer appreciation event Nov. 7-8 at the store in O’Fallon, Illinois. On Nov. 7, the company will host a ribbon cutting at noon and a complimentary wine and cheese pairing and bourbon tasting event from […]