Wakefern Food Corp. has selected two local companies, Day Out and Vesucre, as the winners of its Total Store Local Supplier Summit. The Total Store Local Supplier Summit, which launched in September with the initial application process, was an opportunity for local and regional suppliers and manufactures to present unique, on-trend and flavorful foods for […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway To Purchase Brothers Market Locations In Iowa
Fareway Stores Inc. has agreed to purchase two Brothers Market locations in Iowa – at 1022 Skyler St. in Denver and 930 Commercial St. in Lisbon. The transaction is expected to close in March. Both locations will close for several months as Fareway completes renovations. After completion, Ace Hardware will continue to operate inside the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Gelson's, West
Wildfires Destroy Gelson’s Palisades Store In SoCal
Extreme fire conditions are impacting Southern California, with four wildfires in Los Angeles County and one in Ventura County. Excessive winds are a primary driver and are beginning to subside, but not disappear. The three major incidents are the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires. Additional fire starts are still possible given the conditions, and at […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI Realigns Wholesale Business
In support of its multi-year strategy focused on creating more customized value for customers and suppliers and driving growth, United Natural Foods Inc. is realigning its commercial wholesale organization into two product-centered divisions – conventional grocery products and natural, organic, specialty and fresh products. At the same time, the Providence, Rhode Island-based company will continue […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers Preparing To Open Store In Brownsville, TX
Natural Grocers is preparing to open a new store Jan. 22 at 515 Morrison Road in Brownsville, Texas, the retailer’s 24th location in the state. The festivities will begin at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Natural Grocers’ local food bank partner. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager, community […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Lowes Foods, Southeast
Lowes Foods’ In-Store Atmosphere Offers Sense Of Community
The Community Table is the heart of a Lowes Foods store. Constructed of reclaimed wood from local barns, the table is designed to bring the community together through events like food pairings, tea parties and floral arranging classes. Private events ranging from birthday parties for kids to beer and wine pairings for adults (Beer & […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Midwest
Jewel-Osco Celebrating Moms Across Chicago
Jewel-Osco is bringing back its “Every MOMent Matters” campaign, a months-long celebration dedicated to moms across the Chicagoland area. This year, Jewel-Osco’s “Every MOMent Matters” series will recognize and celebrate moms at three Chicago pop-up experiences and a finale Galentine’s event at The Ritz-Carlton. Partnering with WINGS Program, “Every MOMent Matters” encourages moms to enter […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger’s Simple Truth Brand Introduces Resolution Rescue Bundle
Ahead of Quitter’s Day on Jan. 10 – when most people begin to give up on their New Year’s resolutions, Kroger’s Simple Truth brand is unveiling six limited-time Resolution Rescue bundles designed to make upholding some of the most popular better-eating pledges easier. According to Kroger’s retail data science arm, 84.51º, 79 percent of customers make […]