Local Express, a SaaS platform that helps power unified omnichannel e‑commerce for grocery and food retailers, has named Ryan Webb as VP of marketing, effective immediately. Webb reports to CEO Bagrat Safarian and will lead brand and product marketing, demand generation, and go‑to‑market strategy. “Ryan understands how to turn a sophisticated platform into simple compelling […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Marketing News, News, West
Albertsons, P&G Debut Branded Entertainment Series ‘Rico’s Tacos’
Albertsons Media Collective has unveiled a new branded entertainment model: episodic, scripted branded entertainment co‑created with retailer shopper intelligence and distributed across the Albertsons Media Collective platform. Procter & Gamble is the strategic co‑development partner for the inaugural work, a Minivela drama titled Rico’s Tacos, launching June 23. “The brands that will win are the ones […]
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Grocers Gearing Up For Father’s Day With Deals On Meats, Meal Kits
Father’s Day is Sunday, and grocers across the country are preparing with deals on premium steaks, meal kits and dad-approved sweets. From buy‑one‑get‑one steak offers to complete cookout bundles, retailers are making it easy for families to celebrate without stretching the budget. Here’s a look at what grocers are offering this Father’s Day weekend: El […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Q1 Identical Sales Rise 1%; Company Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
Kroger reported first quarter identical sales without fuel increased 1.0 percent, with operating profit of $1.407 billion and earnings per share of $1.46. Adjusted FIFO operating profit came in at $1.544 billion, and adjusted EPS was $1.58. Adjusted e-commerce sales grew 19 percent, and Kroger Precision Marketing profit grew more than 20 percent. “I joined […]
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Ahold Delhaize Nominates Peters For CEO Of U.S. Division
Ahold Delhaize’s supervisory board has nominated Claire Peters to become the next CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA and member of the management board of Ahold Delhaize. Peters will join the company on Sept. 8 as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA. Her appointment to the management board is subject to shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southwest
El Rio Grande Latin Market To Debut Revamped Store In Dallas, TX
El Rio Grande Latin Market will debut its revamped store at 3035 N. Buckner Blvd. in Dallas, Texas, with a special community event on July 1. The updates include a refreshed interior design, improved merchandising and an expanded assortment of products in key departments. “We wanted to refresh this location as a way to give […]
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Relex Survey: 61% Of Consumers Changing Grocery Spend As Costs Climb
A new survey from Relex Solutions finds that 61 percent of consumers have changed how much food they purchase due to higher grocery prices, with shoppers making deliberate tradeoffs across categories. The Relex State of Supply Chain Consumer Pulse survey of 1,000 consumers across the U.S. and U.K. reveals that nearly half (46 percent) have […]
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IGA Welcomes Affiliated Foods As New Licensed Distribution Center
Affiliated Foods Inc. of Amarillo, Texas, has joined the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) as a licensed distribution center, expanding access to IGA’s tools, resources and brand power for independent grocers in Texas and the western U.S. As part of IGA’s wholesaler network, Affiliated Foods will offer participating retailers access to IGA’s programs in marketing and […]