True Salt, a provider of all-natural sea salt products, has expanded its private label program in response to increasing demand from grocery chains and foodservice distributors for premium, store-brand sea salt products. The Phoenix-based company manufactures private label salt products for five of the 10 largest foodservice distributors in the U.S. True Salt is scaling […]
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Ibotta Launches LiveLift For CPG Brands
Ibotta has introduced LiveLift, a tool designed to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands measure and optimize their promotional campaigns and achieve profitable revenue growth. Multiple brands, including Liquid Death, Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Hain Celestial, took part in campaigns during the tool’s pilot phase. “LiveLift brings the principles of performance marketing such as flexibility and […]
Posted inProduce News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Adds 10 Organic Frozen Vegetable Varieties
Natural Grocers has expanded its private label with 10 new varieties of organic frozen vegetables that also are processed and packaged without synthetic colors or artificial flavors and preservatives (as defined by the company’s standards). The new products include broccoli florets, California blend, cauliflower florets, chopped kale and spinach, cut green beans, green peas, mixed […]
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Instacart Adds New AI Solutions To Help Grocers
Instacart has launched AI Solutions, a new suite of enterprise offerings designed to help grocers of all sizes compete in an artificial intelligence-first world. Built specifically for the complexity of grocery, the solutions extend Instacart’s technology across online storefronts, store shelves and shopping carts – helping retailers deliver more personalized shopping experiences through AI. “AI […]
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Fareway Recognized At TAI’s 2025 Prometheus Awards
Fareway Stores Inc. was recognized Nov. 6 by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) during its 2025 Prometheus Awards, which honor people and organizations driving innovation and excellence in the state’s technology industry. For the first time in company history, Fareway received three nominations across major individual categories, with Director of Retail Systems Zachary Lane […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Honors 12 Leaders With 2025 George W. Jenkins, President’s Awards
Publix Super Markets has recognized 12 employees with its highest honors, presenting the George W. Jenkins and President’s awards during the company’s annual retail operations conference. The awards went to one retail leader from each of Publix’s five divisions, as well as a support director. George W. Jenkins Award Named for Publix’s founder, the George […]
Posted inExecutive News, Dollar General, News, Southeast
Dollar General Appoints Taylor COO, Elevates Key Leaders
Dollar General Corp. has appointed Emily Taylor as chief operating officer, effective Nov. 16. Taylor previously served as EVP and chief merchandising officer. She joined Tennessee-based Dollar General in 1998 and brings more than 25 years of experience to her new role. As COO, she will oversee store operations, global supply chain, merchandising, marketing and […]
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Northgate González Market Marks Milestone With New Store in Lynwood, CA
Northgate González Market opened a new store Nov. 12 in Lynwood, California, marking a milestone for the family-owned Hispanic grocer after years of planning, environmental cleanup and community anticipation. The 36,974-square-foot market was unveiled during a celebration featuring mariachi music and appearances by local and state dignitaries, who highlighted the store’s role in expanding food […]