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Back-To-School Spending Shifts As Parents Sacrifice Loyalty To Stay Within Budget

It may be the dog days of summer, but many families have already made a dent in their back-to-school shopping. With about two months of spending under their belts, some interesting trends are beginning to emerge. Chief among them is that increasing economic pressure is pushing consumers to adjust spending patterns, from how much they […]

Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Harris Teeter Ranked Among Best Supermarkets By Newsweek Readers

For its dedication to delivering an exceptional shopping experience for customers, Harris Teeter has been ranked the No. 2 supermarket in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards program allows readers to vote for their favorite companies, products and services across various categories. The Best Supermarket category celebrates the variety in the grocery scene and […]

Posted inHarris Teeter, Produce News, Southeast

Harris Teeter, Titan Farms Holding ‘Peaches With A Purpose’

Through Aug. 13, Harris Teeter and Titan Farms are holding their 11th “Peaches with a Purpose” campaign at all of the grocer’s North Carolina stores. South Carolina-based Titan Farms will donate a percentage of all peaches purchased to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since its inception, the campaign has […]

Posted inProduce News, National, The Kroger Co.

IFPA Shares Speaker Lineup For Global Produce, Floral Show

The International Fresh Produce Association has shared the full lineup of keynote speakers for the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show. The speakers will cover wide ranging topics, such as showcasing exclusive insights into the future of the industry, a non-partisan peek into political trends, entrepreneurship and the benefits of risk-taking, and the positive impact of […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., National, Private Label Brands, Produce News

Kroger’s New ‘Field & Vine’ Fresh Produce Brand Focuses On Local

The Kroger Co. is expanding its Our Brands portfolio with the addition of Field & Vine, a fresh produce line grown by farmers in California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington. The brand includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. “Field & Vine features berries grown in the fields of American farmers that are picked, packed and delivered in stores […]

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Several Grocers, Distributors Named ‘Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion’

Multiple grocers and distributors have been named by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The DEI is a benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable actions they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. It is a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Harris Teeter, Northeast, Whole Foods

Manna Tree Takes Controlling Interest In Verde Farms, Plans Expansion

Global private equity firm Manna Tree has taken a controlling interest in Verde Farms, a brand of organic, 100 percent grass-fed and pasture-raised beef. The investment aims to accelerate Verde’s growth in the rapidly expanding better-for-you (BFY) beef category, which is currently outpacing conventional beef by nearly three times. Manna Tree first invested in Verde Farms in January […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Aldi To Begin Winn-Dixie, Harveys Assimilation Process

North Florida’s biggest retail grocery news over the past year arguably came out of Jacksonville. Following a deal announced in August 2023 and completed in early March this year, Southeastern Grocers’ Winn-Dixie brand, along with sister banner Harveys Supermarkets, now are owned by Aldi, the value-focused retailer headquartered in Batavia, Illinois. Aldi said the deal […]