Continuing its investment in the greater Austin, Texas, area, H-E-B plans to build new stores, renovate older locations and support community initiatives, including efforts to build affordable housing. In East Austin, the retailer has plans for a new store at McKinney Falls Parkway and William Cannon. To help spur additional development, the effort is aligned […]
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Posted inCoborn's, Association News, Industry Leaders Speak, National
NGA CEO Greg Ferrara & Coborn’s SVP Dennis Host On Grocery Innovation, Opportunity
Sponsored content With a shared passion for supporting independent grocers and cultivating the next generation of industry leaders, Greg Ferrara, President and CEO of the National Grocers Association, and Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Coborn’s, a 135+ location Midwest chain, discuss Host’s unconventional path into the grocery industry, key lessons he’s learned […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
Childcare Initiatives In San Antonio Get $1M Boost From H-E-B
H-E-B has made a $1 million donation to support five nonprofits working to make childcare more affordable and accessible for families in San Antonio, Texas. Funding for the commitment – which supports programming that focuses on after-school care, early childhood education and other related services – came from H-E-B and the H-E-B Tournament of Champions […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Midwest
Aldi Holding First Charcuterie Chalet Sampling Experience
Aldi is holding Aldi Charcuterie Chalet, an immersive sampling experience, Dec. 4-5 in the Chicagoland area “No matter if shoppers are charcuterie connoisseurs or just looking for budget-friendly ways to impress guests, our holiday food assortment of over 300 items will make hosts the talk of any holiday party (in a good way),” said Kim Brazington, Aldi […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, The Kroger Co., West
Heritage Grocers Group Taps Monford As Next Chairman, CEO
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group has named Suzy Monford as chairman and CEO. Monford, who most recently served as CEO of Food Sport International, a global consultancy that advises retailers on financial and impact value creation, has more than 25 years of experience and a record of leadership and innovation at industry-leading food retailers. Heritage […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Executive News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Kroger Names Adcock Chief Merchandising, Marketing Officer
The Kroger Co. has promoted SVP of Operations Mary Ellen Adcock to chief merchandising and marketing officer, succeeding Stuart Aitken, who is stepping down as SVP, chief merchandising and marketing officer to pursue other professional opportunities. Aitken will remain in his role at Kroger through Dec. 31. “Mary Ellen is a respected leader both within Kroger and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Northeast Grocery Inc., Google Cloud Partner To Modernize IT Infrastructure
In a shift aimed at unlocking new levels of innovation, streamlining operations and setting the foundation for future technology-driven growth, Northeast Grocery Inc. has launched a collaboration with Google Cloud to migrate its IT infrastructure and applications from traditional data centers to the cloud. With the collaboration, NGI will gain access to the advantages of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, The Kroger Co.
Groceryshop 2024 Highlights Personalization, AI, Community-Focused Strategies
Groceryshop 2024 drew more than 4,000 senior executives from more than 50 countries for a three-day conference last month in Las Vegas that showcased revolutionary developments in retail technology, consumer engagement strategies and the future of grocery. More than 160 speakers from top retailers, consumer brands and technology companies gathered to share best practices and […]