The National Grocers Association is backing a bipartisan congressional effort to investigate discriminatory pricing practices that disadvantage independent grocers. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Rep. Mike Rulli (R-OH) this week sent letters to the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission urging enforcement action. The letters call for investigation […]
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GES Inc. Shares Promotions At Edwards Food Giant, Cash Saver
GES Inc., owner and operator of Edwards Food Giant and Edwards Cash Saver stores, has made key executive promotions as part of its leadership succession planning. Paul Rowton, previously EVP and CFO, has been promoted to president of Marianna, Arkansas-based GES Inc., while Gary Proffitt has been promoted to VP and COO. Steve Edwards will […]
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Whole Foods To Open New Market In Rogers, AR
Whole Foods Market will open a new 39,500-square-foot store Feb. 18 at 1801 S. 46th St. in Rogers, Arkansas. The location’s product assortment features more than 120 items from Arkansas and surrounding states, sourced with the help of Dustin Kennedy, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. Opening morning, customers will receive […]
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Lidl U.S. CEO Rampoldt Steps Down, Giudici Named Interim Successor
Joel Rampoldt is no longer CEO of Lidl U.S., the discount grocery chain confirmed Jan. 22. Rampoldt, who held the position since 2023, is now serving as an advisor to the German-owned company, a spokesperson for the discounter said in an emailed statement. Marco Giudici, Lidl U.S.’s chief customer officer and former CEO of Lidl […]
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Ditsch Opens First U.S. Store As Shop-In-Shop Inside El Paso OXXO
Ditsch, a traditional German bakery, has opened its first dedicated point of sale in the United States with a shop-in-shop location inside an OXXO convenience store in El Paso, Texas. Its product range includes classics such as pretzels, pretzel sticks, pretzel croissants and Ditsch pizza, along with additions tailored to local tastes, such as Jalapeño […]
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Mars Receives Top Honors On Glassdoor’s Best Places Lists
Mars Inc. earned the top spot on Glassdoor’s inaugural Best Places to Work in Manufacturing and Energy list and ranked sixth on the job search and career community’s 2026 Best Places to Work list, the company announced Jan. 21. The awards are determined based on voluntary, anonymous feedback from employees on Glassdoor. McLean, Virginia-based Mars […]
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Hy-Vee Launches Nothing But The Truth Private Label Brand
Hy-Vee Inc. has introduced Nothing But The Truth, a health-forward product line designed to meet growing consumer demand for transparency, taste and value in the better-for-you food space. Developed by Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians, the new private label brand features products made with ingredients that are primarily organic, plant-based, non-GMO, low sugar and high […]
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The United Family Begins Sixth Year Of Texas Blue Sand Project
Lubbock, Texas-based The United Family joined One Voice, Voice of Hope and Open Door to kick off the Texas Blue Sand Project on Jan. 21, bringing awareness to human trafficking across the South Plains. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This marks the sixth year The United Family has partnered with the local organizations for […]