Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its Aurora, Colorado, distribution center Nov. 9 with employees, families, company leadership and elected officials. The company also marked the occasion with $10,000 donations to Aurora Public Schools and the Food Bank of the Rockies. “Today’s grand opening celebrations represent a milestone in Dollar General’s history in Colorado […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Civilized Coffee Introduces Line Of Instant Mochas
Civilized Coffee, a producer of instant coffee, teas and baking ingredients, has introduced Instant Mocha Powders, offering a café-quality beverage in traditional, caramel, mint and vanilla flavors. The release follows the success of its espresso powder, named “Best Espresso Powder” by America’s Test Kitchen, and its Instant Cold Brew Coffee, recognized as a Food & […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Opening Nears For Harris Teeter’s Third Store In Apex, NC
Harris Teeter is preparing to debut a new store Nov. 12 at 2810 Teachey Place in Apex, North Carolina. The store will open to the public at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, followed by the Taste of Teeter event, featuring free food samples, live music, bar events and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. [RELATED: Harris Teeter […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Gelson's, National
More Grocers Adopting Instacart’s Carrot Tags, Elevating In-Store Experience
Instacart has shared that three additional grocers – Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s – are connecting their electronic shelf labels hardware to Carrot Tags‘ pick to light functionality, following a recent chainwide rollout at Schnucks earlier this year. Carrot Tags is Instacart’s software solution that integrates into a retailer’s electronic shelf labels (ESL) hardware to enable […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Midwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Independent Grocers Making Name For Themselves In Illinois
While established chains such as Albertsons, Kroger and Jewel-Osco continue to hold significant market share in Illinois, independent grocers are a growing segment. Armed with a passion for food, commitment to community and knack for innovation, they are reimagining the shopping experience and carving out a niche that is reshaping the way people shop. Among […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Begins Annual Holiday Food Bank Fundraiser
Natural Grocers has begun its annual in-store holiday fundraiser for food bank partners through Dec. 31. This campaign is in addition to the company’s ongoing “Bring Your Own Bag” program, which donates five cents per shopping trip to local food bank partners when customers bring in their own reusable bags. Commitment to community A “Commitment to Community” […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Optimizes Supply Chain With Manhattan Solutions
Manhattan Associates Inc. has shared the results of its partnership with Hy-Vee Inc., an employee-owned grocery retailer with locations in nine Midwestern states. The grocer uses Manhattan’s Warehouse Management System, Transportation Management System and Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization to operate a distribution network that drives business results and customer satisfaction. Manhattan’s solutions have helped the retailer advance operations, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bozzuto's Wholesale Distribution, Northeast
Bozzuto’s Acquires Majority Stake In Roche Bros.
Bozzuto’s, one of the largest grocery suppliers in the Northeast, has acquired a majority stake in Massachusetts-based Roche Bros. grocery chain. After many decades of family ownership, Roche Bros. said the decision marks an important step in its evolution, aimed at sustaining the company’s legacy while positioning it for new opportunities. The transaction will enable the […]