Posted inThe Kroger Co., Health & Wellness, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology

The Kroger Co., Bitewell Partner On Nutrition Scoring System

The Kroger Co. and bitewell are collaborating to bring bitewell’s FoodHealth Score, a nutrition scoring system, to Kroger customers nationwide. The scoring system seeks to give customers a fast, reliable way to evaluate the healthfulness of their food. Bitewell’s FoodHealth Score rates foods from 1 to 100 based on multiple factors, including nutrient density and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast

Food City Begins Annual ‘Friends & Pets’ Holiday Food Drive

Food City has launched its seventh annual Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and CEO. “Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, […]

Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, SpartanNash, The Kroger Co.

SpartanNash Brings Barry Aboard As SVP, Chief Retail Officer

SpartanNash has named Djouma Barry SVP and chief retail officer, overseeing retail strategy and operations across its growing footprint. Barry succeeds EVP of Corporate Retail Thomas Swanson, who is transitioning into a consulting arrangement at the end of year. Barry most recently served as VP of retail operations at Kroger. He spent most of his […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National

Uber Eats Accepting SNAP EBT Through Albertsons Cos., Walgreens

Uber Eats is accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments, beginning with regional grocery banners Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco and Vons, as well as Walgreens locations nationwide and Duane Reade stores in New York. Eligible customers can use their SNAP EBT benefits to order groceries from participating locations through the Uber Eats […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Executive News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Appoints Hallé As CFO

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. has appointed Richard Hallé as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1. Hallé has served as a member of Natural Grocers’ board of directors and audit committee since 2012, and will succeed Todd Dissinger, who will retire on Dec 31. “I am thrilled to welcome Rich to the Natural Grocers executive team as […]

Posted inGelson's, Grocery Store Equipment, Online Grocery Technology, West

Gelson’s Unveils ReCharge C-Store Concept

Gelson’s Markets has opened its first ReCharge by Gelson’s location in partnership with Rove, a developer and operator of full-service electric vehicle charging stations. Located at 1008 E. 17th St. in Santa Ana, California, the 3,000-square-foot convenience store offers shoppers an accessible way to charge their EVs while picking up meals, coffee, beverages and grocery […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, National

Survey Highlights How Grocery Stores Can Improve In-Store Experience

Experience agency ChangeUp has published results from a nationwide survey that highlights how grocery stores can better meet and exceed customer expectations. ChangeUp’s team of retail experts and strategists surveyed 800 grocery shoppers to explore the growing disconnect between today’s sophisticated shoppers and grocery stores. The report, “How Shoppers are Outpacing Store Evolution,” was conducted to provide retailers with critical […]