Associated Grocers Inc. celebrated Food Club’s 80th birthday by awarding two customers with a five-minute shopping spree at their local Associated Grocers’ retail member store. The month-long entry contest culminated with the announcement of the two winners who went on a shopping spree down the aisles of their favorite Associated Grocers store. Food Club is one […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter Ranks Among Best For Customer Service
Harris Teeter has been recognized on USA Today’s list of “America’s Best Customer Service” for 2025. “Harris Teeter’s valued associates are at the heart of everything we do, and this award is a testament to their dedication and care,” said Danna Robinson, Harris Teeter’s director of corporate affairs. “We’re so proud every time we hear […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Former Longtime Wakefern Chairman Accepts FMI Honor
ShopRite of Hunterdon County President Joseph Colalillo was one of eight food industry executives FMI – The Food Industry Association honored with Executive Leadership Awards during its Midwinter Executive Conference on Marco Island, Florida. Colalillo, who served as chairman of Wakefern Food Corp. from 2005-23, received the Sidney R. Rabb Award for Statesmanship. In its […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast, UNFI
UNFI Celebrates Circle Of Excellence Retailers During Spring, Summer Show
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) recognized five high-performing retailers of various sizes during its second Spring and Summer Selling Show of 2025 in Orlando, Florida. According to UNFI, the retailers are driving growth, innovation and community impact across the grocery retail industry. In a ceremony Feb. 12, UNFI’s second annual Customer Circle of Excellence Awards honored […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Natural Grocers, West
Natural Grocers To Hold Celebrate Arizona Event
Natural Grocers will hold its first “Celebrate Arizona” event, taking place Feb. 14-16 at all 11 Arizona locations. In honor of Arizona Statehood Day, {N}power members will receive a free, state-themed Natural Grocers reusable bag, along with a $5 off coupon for in-store purchases. Natural Grocers expanded to Arizona in 2012, opening its Flagstaff store that July, followed by two more locations that same […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Prepares For Grand Opening In Conway, AR
Harps Food Stores will hold a grand opening March 12 for a new location at 3500 Dave Ward Drive in Conway, Arkansas. The 39,000-square-foot store will offer a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including organic items; USDA Prime beef, all natural pork, poultry and seafood; deli and signature bakery products; and fresh sushi […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Appoints Kennerley As SVP, CFO
David Kennerley has been named SVP and CFO for The Kroger Co., effective April 3. Kennerly, who currently serves as SVP and CFO for PepsiCo Europe, will succeed interim CFO Todd Foley. Kennerley will join the company as SVP on March 10, while Foley continues as interim CFO through the end of Kroger’s fiscal year […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Food Stores, West
AFS Selects Procurant For FSMA 204 Rule Compliance
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) has selected Procurant, a collaborative software platform for retail grocers, to be a core component of its compliance solution for FSMA 204 rule reporting and traceability. The selection enables AFS to meet the FDA’s enhanced food safety requirements, set to take effect in January 2026, using Procurant’s […]