Schnucks Markets’ is promoting Tom Henry to chief data and information officer, effective Dec. 20. The move follows the retirement announcement of Chief Information and Supply Chain Officer Bob Hardester, who since 2014 has helmed the company’s information technology, cyber security and digital experience, as well as supply chain, transportation and logistics areas. Henry, who […]
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Posted inAssociation News, IGA, Independent Store News, National
IGA Acquires Inmar’s Scanner Applications Co.
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has acquired Inmar’s Scanner Applications, a performance-based media company that sets up scanned-based retail promotions, adjudicates claims and provides analytics and fraud control. According to IGA, the goal of the acquisition is to make it easier, less expensive and more efficient for independent retailers to execute promotions in their stores. […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Expands Home Delivery Range To Hour Radius Of Stores
Meijer has expanded its home delivery service area, tripling its range from an approximate 20-minute radius of stores to an hour. The extended delivery zone makes the service available to nearly four million additional households in rural and urban areas across the Midwest, with items delivered in about three hours. “We heard from many customers […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Association News, Executive News, Feature, National
Executive Perspectives: Kim Eskew
After planning to pursue an engineering career, Kim Eskew saw the opportunities that grocery retail had to offer and turned an entry-level position into a lifelong career with Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores. Now the company’s chairman and CEO, Eskew shared his thoughts on leadership, management and getting started in the industry with NGA’s Independent […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates Reopening Of Historic Austin Location
H-E-B recently celebrated the reopening of its historic site at 2400 S. Congress Ave. in Austin, Texas, following a complete rebuild that more than doubled its size. At more than 145,000 square feet, the multi-level store includes a True Texas BBQ at ground level, a second level with a large assortment of products and three […]
Posted inRaley's, Independent Store News, West
Raley’s Food For Families Welcomes Three To Board Of Directors
Raley’s nonprofit, Food For Families, has appointed three new members to its board of directors – Robin Gutridge, Brad Poalillo and Bahar Abullarade. Food For Families was founded by Joyce Raley Teel and CEO Emeritus Chuck Collings in 1986 as a holiday food drive. Since its inception, the organization has grown to serve Feeding America […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Honors 12 Employees With Company’s Highest Awards
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has named the recipients of its 2024 George W. Jenkins Award and 2024 President’s Award. These retail and support leaders were recognized at this year’s annual Publix retail operations conference in Orlando, Florida. George W. Jenkins Award The George W. Jenkins Award is named after Publix’s founder. Recipients of this […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Big Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Guest Contributors, Harris Teeter, Northeast, The Kroger Co.
Opportunity For Independent Grocers Abounds In Urban, Diverse Northeast
by Diana Leza Sheehan / founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The grocery retail landscape in the Northeast United States is dynamic and multifaceted, characterized by a complex mix of regional players and national competitors. From the bustling urban centers of Boston, New York and Philadelphia to the quaint coastal towns of Maine and Maryland, the […]