PCC Community Markets, the nation’s largest community-owned food cooperative, launched Alberto’s Churros premium retail line across all 16 of its stores this week. The collaboration between the Seattle-based co-op and local, minority-owned producer coincides with Alberto’s partnership with Specialty Frozen Food Distributors that will bring the frozen churros to retailers throughout western Washington. To meet […]
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ARS’ Fantozzi To Receive Visionary Award From Foundation Fighting Blindness
Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), will receive the Visionary Award from The Foundation Fighting Blindness on May 14 during the annual Night For Sight gala at Guastavino’s in New York City. The award recognizes honorees for exemplary values, visionary leadership and philanthropic impact on the community. Fantozzi will be recognized […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, The Giant Co.
The Giant Co. To Acquire Two Stores In Bedford County, PA
The Giant Co. has entered into a purchase agreement with Bob and Joe Appleby to acquire Everett Foodliner and Saxton Market, two grocery stores located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The transaction includes both the real estate and related grocery and fuel business assets. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Giant’s story began […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Selects RELEX For AI-Driven Forecasting Across 3.5K Stores
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has selected RELEX Solutions to optimize distribution center forecasting and replenishment across its network of 3,500 member locations. AWG will implement the RELEX artificial intelligence-driven forecasting and replenishment solution to replace its legacy in-house proprietary systems and manual processes. The platform will deliver scalability and automation to improve forecasting […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. Selects Eagle Eye To Power Loyalty, Personalization
Wakefern Food Corp. has selected Eagle Eye to accelerate its loyalty strategy and deliver artificial intelligence-powered customer engagement initiatives across its retail network. The program is expected to go live in mid-2026. Wakefern, the largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative in the U.S., will deploy Eagle Eye’s MACH-approved loyalty and personalization platform, moving away from a POS-based […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Employees Kept Stores Open During Winter Storm Fern
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is praising employees who braved dangerous conditions to keep stores open and communities stocked during Winter Storm Fern, which swept across the Midwest in January. The historic storm dropped more than a foot of snow in many areas, shutting down roads and halting daily life across the region. In several communities, Meijer […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Raley's, West
Raley’s Launches Member Prices, Eliminates Digital Coupon Clipping
Raley’s has launched Member Prices, a loyalty benefit that automatically applies discounts at checkout without requiring customers to clip digital coupons or log into accounts. The West Sacramento, California-based company describes the new program as part of broader efforts to evolve alongside changing customer expectations and shopping behaviors. Shoppers enter their Something Extra phone number […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Invests $23M To Expand Store In Marietta, GA
Kroger is expanding its Parkaire Landing location in Marietta, Georgia, with a $23 million investment that will increase the store’s size by more than 26,000 square feet. The project will grow the store from about 59,000 to 85,000 square feet by filling three adjacent vacancies in the East Cobb shopping center. A new 12-pump fuel […]