Downers Grove, Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Market has relaunched its Own Brand portfolio with expanded products, updated packaging and a strategy designed to make better-for-you and local choices more accessible. The grocer is focusing on increasing Own Brand penetration and growing its natural and organic assortments across key departments, including grocery, produce and frozen. All Fresh Thyme […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Fareway, Featured News, Midwest, News
Fareway Promotes 7 Corporate Officers To New Positions
Fareway Stores Inc. has promoted seven corporate officers for what the Johnston, Iowa-based grocer described as outstanding leadership and contributions to its success. “These promotions reflect the exceptional talent and dedication of our team,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds Cramer. “Each individual has demonstrated leadership and commitment to Fareway’s mission of being the best in meat […]
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The Present: Kroger Texas Division Understands What Shoppers Want
Texas has always been one of the most dynamic, competitive markets Kroger has competed in. To try and keep a competitive edge, the grocer focuses heavily on offering customers value and savings. Savings come in the form of extensive digital coupons, personalized offers, Fuel Rewards (including a variety of 4x gas points offers throughout the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, News, Nonfood Items, Northeast, Wakefern
ShopRite Launches Free GLP-1 Wellness Starter Kits For Pharmacy Customers
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has introduced Wellness Your Way Starter Kits, a free and limited-time offering designed to support customers beginning GLP-1 medications for weight management. While supplies last, customers filling their first GLP-1 prescription at a ShopRite pharmacy will receive a kit, which includes product samples and nutrition tips to help them build healthy […]
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IHA Survey: Consumers Plan To Host More At-Home Gatherings In 2026
Twenty-eight percent of consumers anticipate hosting more at-home gatherings in 2026, a four-point increase from 24 percent last year, according to the 2026 International Housewares Association‘s (IHA) At-Home Entertaining Survey released Feb. 23. The survey illustrates how hosting at-home gatherings – whether to celebrate life moments or for no reason at all – continues to […]
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Giumarra Companies Promotes Carmona, Lorusso To VP Roles
Los Angeles-based The Giumarra Companies has promoted Sebastian Carmona to VP of international development and Kristina Lorusso to VP of retail partner services. “As we continue to increase Giumarra’s capabilities and plan for long-term growth, I am pleased to congratulate Sebastian and Kristina in expanded leadership roles that will bring impactful value to our operations,” […]
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Walmart Data Ventures Launches Scintilla In-Store For Supplier Field Reps
Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Scintilla In-Store, a platform designed to help reduce out-of-stocks, improve execution and deliver a seamless omni-shopping experience. Scintilla In-Store builds on the Scintilla platform – Walmart’s first-party insights offering that transforms granular data into intelligence for suppliers and merchants – and brings that ecosystem into Walmart stores. While Scintilla and […]
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NJFC Re-Elects Read As Board Chair, Celebrates Record Growth
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) re-elected Jason Read of Wawa as board chairman and announced record growth in membership and sponsorship as it installed its 2026 directors. Mike Styer of ACME/Kings continues as vice chairman. The board elected Gary Capozzi of Pepsi Beverages Co. as associate vice chairman, Ron Murphy of Murphy’s Fresh Markets […]