Diamond Crystal Salt Co. has introduced Fine Kosher Baking Salt, designed specifically for baking. The Minneapolis-based company said the salt’s finer-cut crystals dissolve, mix and blend faster and more evenly into batters and doughs than table salt. Using Cargill’s proprietary Alberger refinement process, the baking salt delivers increased flavor and is free of additives. The […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
September Online Grocery Sales Dip Versus Last Year
The online grocery market in the U.S. declined 3.1 percent in September versus last year, ending the month with $7.5 billion in sales, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey. Declines in frequency and spending per order contributed to the drop, while an expanded base of monthly users softened the slip […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Produce News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores To Carry Wild About Sprouts Products
Rä Foods’ Wild About Sprouts brand is continuing its national expansion through a distribution agreement with Harps Food Stores. Wild About Sprouts products come in six varieties – alfalfa, broccoli, clover, clover and alfalfa, clover and broccoli and alfalfa, broccoli and kale. The company’s patented COLD-GROWN process and “out-of-the-box” packaging provide flavor, freshness and safety. […]
Posted inAssociation News, Amazon Fresh, Guest Contributors, National, Whole Foods
What Grocers Need To Know About Omnichannel For 2024
With year-over-year online channel sales up 17 percent and vastly outpacing in-store growth, understanding omnichannel shopper behavior is vital for retailers of all sizes. As independent grocers, how can you better understand today’s omni shoppers? In a recent webinar hosted by the National Grocers Association, experts from Nielsen IQ offered valuable insights along with a […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer, Flashfood Redirect 10M Pounds Of Food Waste
Meijer announced it has diverted 10 million pounds of potential food waste through the Flashfood app, making it the first retailer nationwide to reach the milestone. “Food is at the core of what we do, and we’re always looking for ways to cut down on landfill use because it’s the right thing to do for […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Feature, Meijer, National
Health, Tech Highlight 2023 Global Produce And Floral Show
The greatest challenge for the fresh produce and floral industry continues to be getting people to consume more of its products, according to Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association. “If you look at the data, consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables remains well below both the U.S. Dietary Guidelines and the World […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Opening Store In Chippewa Falls
Skogen’s Festival Foods will open a new location Oct. 6 at 1109 Chippewa Crossing Blvd. in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. “We have been working on coming to the Chippewa Falls community for a long time and we are very excited to finally open this store,” said Mark Skogen, president and CEO. “It’s an honor to join […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Association News, Food Lion, Frozen Food, Meijer, National, Sustainability News
EPA’s GreenChill Program Recognizes Achievements In Refrigerant Management
In a ceremony at the FMI – The Food Industry Association’s Energy and Store Development Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program recognized 12 food retail companies and one manufacturer of advanced refrigeration systems for their achievements. “Participants in the GreenChill Partnership and Store Certification Programs have been leading the industry […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, West
Natural Grocers To Hold Store Grand Opening In Twin Falls, ID
Natural Grocers will host a store grand opening Oct. 18 at 1933 Fillmore St. in Twin Falls, Idaho. This will be Natural Grocers’ fifth store in the state. Community members are invited to the event, which begins at 8:20 a.m. Natural Grocers will present a $2,500 donation to the Center of Prayer and Worship Food […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Adds Fourth DFW Metroplex Store In Allen, TX
H-E-B has opened the doors at its Allen store, the fourth location it has opened in Texas’ DFW Metroplex in the past year. The 117,000-square-foot H-E-B Allen store has features such as a True Texas Barbecue restaurant, full-service H-E-B Pharmacy with a drive-thru and Home by H-E-B home décor department, featuring furniture, woven textiles […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, International Foods, Mercado Gonzalez, Midwest
Kroger Mercado Joins Our Brands’ Roster
Kroger Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand, has been added to The Kroger Co.’s Our Brands offerings. Its assortment features more than 50 products, ranging from fresh meat and beverages to snacks, sides and desserts. “Kroger Mercado embraces Hispanic culinary heritage with the quality and innovation our customers have come to know and expect from Our Brands,” […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, West
Dollar General Opens First Store In Montana, Its 48th State
The first of three stores Dollar General plans to open this fall in Montana – the company’s 48th state – debuted Sept. 30 in Columbia Falls. Locations in Lincoln and Sanders Counties are under construction, with the company saying it plans to evaluate additional areas of the state for future sites. A customer celebration at […]
Posted inGelson's, Grocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Gelson’s, Rove Partner For EV Charging Centers
Gelson’s has finalized a partnership with Rove, a developer and operator of full-service electric vehicle charging centers, to provide food and beverage services. Rove will launch by building an initial six locations in Southern California beginning this year, with 20 charging centers planned by 2026. The deal represents a first-of-its-kind retail brand partnership for Gelson’s. ReCharge by […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s To Reopen Tadych’s Marketplace In Marquette, MI
Coborn’s Inc. will hold a grand reopening Oct. 5 for Tadych’s Marketplace that recently underwent a significant renovation in Marquette, Michigan. Located at 1401 O’Dovero Drive, the store now features a larger product selection and new look that includes updated flooring, decor and bathrooms. Energy-efficient lighting has been installed and the front end was upgraded […]
Posted inC-Store News, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods
Wawa Announces Expansion Into Kentucky
During a two-stop Community Partnership Day visit to Kentucky on Sept. 26, Wawa announced its plans to open about 40 stores across the commonwealth over the next eight to 10 years, with the first groundbreakings set for mid-2024. To date, Wawa has more than 15 sites under contract across Boone, Bullitt, Fayette, Hardin, Jefferson, Jessamine, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Smart & Final, West
Smart & Final President Scott Drew Announces Retirement
Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company of El Super, Smart & Final and Fiesta Mart stores, has announced that Smart & Final President Scott Drew will retire, effective Sept. 29. Drew began his career in the industry more than four decades ago as a grocery clerk. He joined Smart […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Optimize Operations With Upshop
Harps Food Stores has partnered with Upshop, a provider of inventory and replenishment optimization solutions, to improve its operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. The Springdale, Arkansas-based grocer chose Upshop’s Magic product to address challenges such as monitoring and managing store conditions, generating orders and ensuring product availability. Upshop’s Magic offers a suite of capabilities, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Grocers, Inc., Southeast
Associated Grocers Awards 10 GMRA Scholarships
Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge has announced the 2023 Associated Grocers GMRA Scholarship Fund recipients. The Associated Grocers/GMRA partnership scholarship program aids students working within AG retail member stores. Recipients receive $1,000 the first year ($500 per semester) and $3,000 for each of the following three years ($1,500 per semester) that they remain there. The […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology, Supply Chain News
Harris Teeter Expands Delivery Across Washington, D.C.
Harris Teeter has expanded its grocery delivery across metro Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on never breaking the cold chain. Groceries are handled by company employees to maintain their temperature throughout the delivery process. They are loaded onto a Harris Teeter refrigerated delivery truck, with frozen items packed in dry ice until they reach the […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Spoke Facility Boosts Kroger Delivery In Northern Colorado
The Kroger Co. has opened a 57,000-square-foot spoke facility in Johnstown, Colorado, that will work in conjunction with its fulfillment center in the nearby Denver suburb of Aurora. “We look forward to connecting more customers in Northern Colorado to Kroger Delivery, which brings the freshest products including Our Brands, directly to customers’ doors,” said Rebekah […]