Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. Taps Van Buskirk As Group VP Of Fresh

Keasby, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has appointed Mark Van Buskirk as group VP of fresh. “We are excited to welcome Mark to our leadership team at Wakefern,” said Darren Caudill, chief sales officer. “High quality fresh offerings have always been at the heart of the customer supermarket experience – and we know Mark’s expertise […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, West

AFS Opens Campus Corner Store At Utah Tech University

Campus Corner, a new 1,800-square-foot grocery store served by Associated Food Stores (AFS), has opened on the campus of Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. The store is designed to serve the growing student population with convenience, fresh options and innovative technology. Located within the new Campus View Suites building, the store was developed […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wegmans

Wegmans Food Markets Joins DoorDash Marketplace

Wegmans Food Markets, a regional supermarket chain with 111 stores along the East Coast, has joined the DoorDash Marketplace for on-demand grocery delivery. Delivery from Wegmans is available through DoorDash from all Maryland Wegmans locations. Stores in Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Delaware and upstate New York will add the service in the coming days. […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National, The Kroger Co.

Survey: Most Consumers Will Celebrate Halloween With Chocolate, Candy

U.S. consumers are ready to treat themselves and others as they prepare for the Halloween season. According to a recent survey from the National Confectioners Association, 94 percent will share chocolate and candy with friends and family, with consumer demand fueling retail trends such as “Summerween” and “Aug-tober.” The Halloween season is a key moment […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Save A Lot

Save A Lot Partners With Fabric For Automated Delivery

Save A Lot and Fabric have entered into a new partnership to provide fulfillment solutions for on-demand grocery delivery with the opening of a Brooklyn, New York-based micro fulfillment center. This collaboration combines Fabric’s automation with Save A Lot’s grocery essentials to enhance convenience for value-conscious consumers. The rising cost of living has driven more […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Produce News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Promotes ‘Field To Can’ Process During Film Series

Natural Grocers is promoting its new short film, “Field to Can,” within its “Meet Your Farmer” film series in stores and online. “As your neighborhood grocer, we choose to positively impact the way the food in this nation is grown and raised,” said Raquel Isely, VP of marketing at Natural Grocers. “We choose to be responsible […]

Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Midwest, SpartanNash, Wholesaler/Distributor News

SpartanNash Opens Second Pilot Store For New Family Fare Strategy

SpartanNash held a grand reopening Oct. 8 for its Family Fare store in Sparta, Michigan. This redesigned location is the second pilot store in SpartanNash’s effort to deliver on its customer value proposition, providing a shopping experience centered on fresh products, convenience and value. Building on the success and insights gathered from its first pilot […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Southeast

Publix VPs Barber, McGarrity Announce Retirement Plans

Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy has announced the retirement of two VPs and the promotion of two new officers, effective Jan. 1. Randy Barber, VP of industrial maintenance and industrial operations purchasing, will retire after 46 years of service. Barber began his Publix career in 1978 as a front service clerk in Lakeland, Florida. […]