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The Pie Hole Now Open At Gelson’s In Santa Monica, California

The Pie Hole, the fastest growing pie and coffee shop in the nation, has partnered with Gelson’s Markets to open the first The Pie Hole Bakery inside the grocery chain’s Santa Monica, California store. “Our first retail grocery unit within Gelson’s is an exciting development for brand, especially with the high economic consumer demand for […]

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Well-Deserved Honors For Gelson’s Executive

Donna Tyndall is a shoo-in for The Shelby Report of the West’s Woman Executive of the Year award as well as induction into the Food Industry Hall of Fame. Currently serving as SVP of store operations for Encino, California-based Gelson’s, Tyndall was the first woman in management for the upscale grocer. And she has taken […]

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Gelson’s Offers Traditional Thanksgiving Favorites New Menu Items

With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, and many consumers staying put due to COVID-19, Gelson’s wants to make it easier to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. The Southern California retailer is offering a wide array of pre-cooked selections from traditional choices to plant-based dinners and an Ă  la carte menu for […]

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Gelson’s To Debut Four New Exclusive Wine Offerings

Gelson’s is uncorking four new bottlings in its exclusive branded collection of Gelson’s Wines this holiday season, all produced through its ongoing collaboration with one of its winemakers, Julien Fayard, who was named 2016 “Winemaker of the Year” by Wine Spectrum. The four wines will be available at all 27 Gelson’s locations across Southern California. […]

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Gelson’s Closing Early Thanksgiving Day, All Day On Black Friday

In an unprecedented move, Encino, California-based Gelson’s says all its  markets, distribution centers and offices across the Southland will be closed on Black Friday, Nov. 27, as a gesture of appreciation to all its employees and associates for their outstanding commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic. Stores will also close early on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. […]

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Michel Et Augustin Building Strong Cookie Distribution Network

French food company Michel et Augustin is continuing to build strong cookie square distribution on the west coast with the recent addition of Raley’s to its retail portfolio. This comes on the heels of securing spots in other California cookie aisles, including Gelsons, Lassens and Bristol Farms. “Raley’s is a great opportunity to share a […]

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WEST: Gelson’s Introduces New Customer Rewards Program

Gelson’s has introduced a new rewards program where customers can earn points for every dollar they spend. With four different tiers (Foodie, Gourmet, Connoisseur, Epicure) come different perks, such as free items, Gelson’s brand BOGO events, a percentage off of whole store events and first to market samplers. Instacart is also integrated into the program, […]

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Gelson’s Encino To Celebrate 60-Year Anniversary March 13-14

In 1960, after years of requests from customers who would make the long drive to the Burbank Gelson’s store that opened in 1951, brothers Eugene and Bernie Gelson opened their second store in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Encino. The new store changed the way the community shopped. In addition to the very best produce, […]