Marty the Robot is checking for any slip hazards and scanning shelves for prices that need to be adjusted or items that need to be restocked at a Giant Food Store on Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The robot is part of a pilot phase and, if successful, could expand to other Ahold USA banner stores, […]
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BP To Reintroduce The Amoco Fuel Brand At Its Stations
BP will reintroduce its Amoco retail fuel brand to BP gas stations. Last seen more than a decade ago in the U.S., the Amoco brand will be available to BP marketers as a complementary retail offering in cities where there could be additional growth opportunities. BP also said it also will help resolve local, competitive […]
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Blount Fine Foods Reveals Chef, Biz Development Appointments
Blount Fine Foods, a manufacturer of handcrafted soups, entrées and side dishes for retail and foodservice, has promoted and added culinary team members. Jeff Wirtz has been promoted from corporate executive chef to senior director of culinary development, and Clayton Burrows has been promoted to research and development chef. Joining the company are Mike Maher, […]
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D.C. Collaborative To Receive WFM’s Largest Giving Day Donation
Kicking off National Arts and Humanities Month, the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative will receive a $28,000 donation from Whole Foods Market’s quarterly 5 Percent Community Giving Day, making it the largest 5 Percent Day in Washington, D.C., to date. The DC Collaborative works with its members to advance, connect and provide enriching field-trips […]
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Maine Food Summit Will Spotlight Online/Digital Impact Discussions
Two Stonewall Kitchen executives will speak on “expanding your channel footprint,” and additional speakers will address online grocery shopping and local sourcing with digital solutions at the Maine Food Means Business Summit set for Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport Maine. The Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association, headed by new […]
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Giant/Martin’s Introduce New Service Commitments
Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets have announced new service commitments aimed at giving shoppers the best grocery shopping experience. These service promises are part of Giant/Martin’s ongoing focus on “helping customers save money, save time and eat well” and includes improved customer service at both the deli counter and checkout lines. New service promises […]
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Giant Eagle Launches New Loyalty Program Fuelperks+
Giant Eagle Inc. is changing its fuelperks! customer loyalty program to offer more ways to save both in-store and at the fuel pump. Customers now can earn perks while fueling at GetGo and also now have the choice of redeeming those perks on either their next GetGo fuel purchase—up to a free tank of gas—or on groceries inside Giant […]
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Core-Mark Changes Senior Management Team
Core-Mark Holding Co. has announced several executive management changes, including the establishment of a new corporate COO. Core-Mark named Scott McPherson as its new president and COO, and Christopher Hobson as SVP of US distribution-West. McPherson, former SVP of business operations and strategic opportunities, joined Core-Mark in 1992, starting out in sales at the Portland […]