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2020 Grocery Digital Maturity Benchmark Reveals New Leader

While the overall grocery retail segment grew 8 percent in Q2 2020 compared to Q2 2019, Incisiv’s second annual Grocery Digital Maturity Benchmark, sponsored by Mercatus, FlyBuy and ShopperKit, found that the top 25 percent of the most digitally mature retailers grew 19 percent, or 2.4 times the industry average. This year’s rankings also highlighted major improvements in digital capabilities […]

Posted inCOVID News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West

Teamsters Prepare To Strike Against Some SoCal Grocers

More than 4,000 Teamster warehouse workers and truck drivers that deliver food and supplies to Southern California grocery stores are facing the possibility of a work shutdown. Grocery supply chain workers and their employers – Albertsons (includes Vons and Pavilions) and Kroger (includes Ralphs and Food4Less) – have been in contract negotiations since early August. The workers’ contract expired on Sept. […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Kroger Names Arreaga New SVP Of Supply Chain To Succeed Clark

Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has named Gabriel Arreaga to succeed of Robert Clark, SVP of supply chain, manufacturing and enterprise sourcing, who is retiring Feb. 1, 2021, after more than 35 years of service. Arreaga is joining The Kroger Co. as SVP of supply chain starting Oct. 1. “We thank Robert for his 35 […]

Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Latest News, National, The Kroger Co.

United Fresh Takes Partner X-Change Sessions Virtual

United Fresh again is providing new ways to keep buyers and sellers connected, starting with the return of the United Fresh Partner X-Change program taking place Sept. 21-23 on United Fresh Live! 365. As part of its Annual Washington Conference, 26 buyers and vendors will connect directly through private 15-minute matchmaking sessions. “The inaugural Partner X-Change […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Farm Rich Adds Zucchini, Cauliflower Snacks To Garden Inspirations Line

St. Simons Island, Georgia-based Farm Rich, a snacks and appetizers brands, is expanding its Garden Inspirations by Farm Rich line with two products: Breaded Zucchini Sticks and Cauliflower Bites. The new products are available now in the freezer section at Kroger and online. According to the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), seven in 10 frozen food shoppers have been buying […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Executive News, Grocery Industry, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West

URM Stores Names Ohlhauser New VP Of Operations

URM Stores from Spokane, Washington, has named Roger Ohlhauser as the VP of operations, replacing Kirk Rollings who is retiring. In this role, Ohlhauser will be responsible for the warehouse, facilities and transportation departments. Ohlhauser brings more than 30 years of experience and accomplishments as a manager and leader in the wholesale distribution business. His […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Kroger Atlanta Division Sponsoring Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics

Kroger’s Atlanta Division, supported by Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., says it has developed a comprehensive flu shot program, designed to help local customers get their recommended vaccines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The program includes touchless in-store appointments and Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics. All flu shot appointments can be booked online. Drive-ups […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West

Just Egg Available At Several Stores Nationwide After Great Success

Eat Just, a San Francisco, California-based company that aims to create healthier, more sustainable foods, recently announced the largest expansion yet for its award-winning plant-based egg. By the end of the month, Just Egg will be available at more than 17,000 points of retail distribution in the United States, a 40 percent increase from last […]