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Tennessee Grocers Group Seeks Swipe Fee Fairness

‘Particularly unfair’ merchants have to pay fee on tax portion by Eric Pereira / staff writer  The Tennessee Grocery and Convenience Store Association had some accomplishments during the state’s recent legislative session, but its leader said the group already has set its sights on next year.  The first priority that President and CEO Rob Ikard mentioned […]

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Nightfood Launches TV Ad Campaign To Capitalize On Retail Expansion

Tarrytown, New York-based Nightfood Holdings Inc., the better-for-you snack company targeting the $50 billion Americans spend annually on nighttime snacks, is airing the company’s first video ads on connected TV and “over-the-top” TV to consumers across the country.  With its recent introduction into Walmart freezers, Nightfood sleep-friendly ice cream is now available in almost 2,000 supermarkets […]

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Shoemaker Named President Of Kroger Dallas Division

The Kroger Co. has named Keith Shoemaker as the president of its Dallas, Texas division. Earlier in July, the entire Kroger family was heartbroken following the death of Adam Wampler, the previous president of the Dallas Division. Shoemaker, who most recently served as VP of operations for the Dallas Division will report to Valerie Jabbar, […]

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Cello Launches Seasonal Cheese Flights To Revitalize Summer Boards

Fairfield, New Jersey-based Cello, a handcrafted, specialty cheese brand, offers two new additions to its portfolio of cheese flights – Cello Breeze and Cello Sunrise.  The latest varietals feature paired trios of new and fan-favorite Cello cheeses. Cello’s cheese connoisseurs have developed each flight to include a combination of flavors, removing all the guesswork from building […]

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Kroger To Sponsor 680 The Fan’s Annual Tailgate Golf Classic

Kroger will be a presenting sponsor for sports radio 680 The Fan’s Annual Tailgate Golf Classic. “Kroger’s sponsorship will benefit LEAD, providing funds for the organization’s mission to empower an at-risk generation to lead and transform Atlanta, using baseball to teach African-American boys how to overcome three curveballs that threaten their success: crime, poverty and racism,” said […]

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Kroger Named To Computerworld’s Top 100 Best Places To Work In IT

Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has been named to Computerworld magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2021. This year’s recognition marks the fourth consecutive year that Kroger’s technology and digital team has been recognized by this annual list for its workplace culture. Kroger ranks No. 51 among large companies on the 2021 list. “Every […]

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Kroger SVP McKinney To Retire, Jabbar Named Successor

Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Steve McKinney, SVP of retail divisions, after more than 40 years of service, effective Aug. 7. McKinney will be succeeded by Valerie Jabbar, currently group vice president of center store merchandising.  McKinney began his career with Kroger in 1981 as a clerk for Florida Choice […]

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Kroger Atlanta Associates Ratify Agreements With UFCW Local 1996

Kroger’s Atlanta division and members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1996 in Atlanta and Savannah ratified new labor agreements on July 7 and 8.  “The Kroger organization has invested more than $800 million in wage increases nationally in the last three years and is committed to continuing to invest significantly in […]