Save A Lot held a grand reopening Sept. 4 for its store at 238 E. Steve Warner Road in Russell Springs, Kentucky. It had been closed after a fire destroyed the store seven months ago. To celebrate the grand opening, Anchor Foods President Lori Stivers joined the Russell County Chamber of Commerce and the store […]
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Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Helps Small Businesses During Summit In Kansas City
Hy-Vee hosted more than 400 attendees during its Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Business Summit for small business owners at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The event featured an expo that offered resources for small businesses, learning opportunities through presentations and panel discussions and the chance to discover local brands. One component of the summit involved a […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Aldi, National
Aldi Reveals Shopper-Endorsed 2024 Fan Favorite Products
Aldi has announced the results of its 2024 Fan Favorites Survey, finding the top products in each category. For the sixth consecutive year, consumers cast their votes in the annual survey, revealing the 13 Aldi items that are popular nationwide. “There is a lot of Aldi love out there, and the Fan Favorites survey gives […]
Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer Reaches Carbon Emissions Reduction Goal Ahead Of Schedule
Meijer has surpassed its 2025 sustainability goal of cutting carbon emissions by 50 percent – one year ahead of schedule. The retailer set a target in 2022 to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent compared to 2018 levels. The target has not only been met but surpassed, achieving a 57 percent […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI’s Driver Ambassador Program Names 2024 Elite Drivers
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has recognized three of its employees as 2024 Elite Drivers of the Year as part of its Driver Ambassador Program. To celebrate this achievement, each driver was awarded $10,000. Additionally, each distribution center in which the Elite Driver resides receives a premium, UNFI-branded Navistar LT625 tractor to use for deliveries […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop President Reid To Retire, Wheeler To Assume Role
Roger Wheeler, chief commercial and supply chain officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, has been appointed president of Stop & Shop, effective Sept. 30, as current President Gordon Reid plans to retire in mid-2025. “At Ahold Delhaize USA, it’s a strength of our organization that we have a depth of internal leadership talent which will ensure […]
Posted inSustainability News, Aldi, National
Aldi Introduces Goal To Reach Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2050
The Aldi South Group has shared its goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, making it one of the first international grocery retailers with such targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a corporate climate action organization that helps companies play their part in […]
Posted inSustainability News, National, Whole Foods
Report: Gen Z Looking For Transparency In Food Sustainability, Quality
Gen Z consumers are placing an emphasis on sustainability and quality in their grocery products, and many are willing to spend more to support brands that reflect these values, according to a recent YouGov survey conducted on behalf of Whole Foods Market. The findings, released Sept. 23, examine Gen Z food, health and grocery shopping […]