PLMA has announced that Juan De Paoli, VP of Our Brands at The Kroger Co., will take the stage at its annual meeting and leadership conference March 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida. De Paoli will speak at a breakfast session on March 24. “We are pleased to welcome Juan De […]
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Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
CEO McMullen Discusses Kroger’s Purpose At NRF Big Show
Rodney McMullen, CEO of Cincinnati-based Kroger Co., joined Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation president and CEO, for a conversation on the grocer’s purpose of “Feeding the Human Spirit” at the NRF Big Show. McMullen discussed how Kroger continues to serve customers and employees in an ever-changing, competitive grocery industry. “Fundamentally, we know the grocery business […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Retailer of the Year, Southeast, Woman Executive of the Year
Harris Teeter Continues To Build On History Of Success
Harris Teeter was co-founded in 1960 by North Carolina grocers William Thomas “W.T.” Harris and Willis Lee “W.L.” Teeter. Harris, from Charlotte, and Teeter, from Mooresville, met through the North Carolina Food Dealers Association, according to Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs for Harris Teeter. Harris owned and operated Harris Super Markets; Teeter owned and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Proceeds With Payment Of Special Dividend
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the Washington Supreme Court has denied a motion by the attorney general of Washington to hear an appeal from the trial court’s denial of its request to enjoin the company from paying its previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend. The special dividend was first scheduled to be […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast
Kroger Atlanta Division Donates $286K To Fight Statewide Hunger
Kroger’s Atlanta Division has announced that its customers and employees in Georgia raised more than $286,000 in seven weeks to fight hunger across Georgia. The funds were raised through its Holiday Hunger Round-up campaign and will be directed to The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, with 100 percent of customer donations going […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, West
The Raley’s Companies Raise $2.96M During Holiday Hope Drive
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies’ Holiday Hope Drive raised $2.96 million for local Feeding America partners in its communities. The effort at Raley’s, Bashas’ and fieldTRUE secured donations from customers and employees for local food banks. One hundred percent of the donations stay in the local community where they were given. Serving communities is at the heart of […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens Telehealth Site With Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Publix Pharmacy is opening its fourth telehealth site with Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. The telehealth site will be located inside store No. 1716, located at 33 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort. “Publix Pharmacy looks forward to extending new, convenient services to even more communities with the help of Beaufort Memorial Hospital,” said […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Launches Competition For Emerging Brands
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced its first Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad competition in search of small and independent brands representing emerging food, beverage and pet products. With this competition, Albertsons Cos. is giving businesses the opportunity to apply and compete live March 8 at the Natural Products Expo West in California. A panel of judges will evaluate […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Retailer of the Year, Southeast, Woman Executive of the Year
Harris Teeter’s Offerings Keep It At Forefront Of Fresh, Innovation
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter is The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Retailer of the Year. From its founding 62 years ago, the company has grown to become a premier regional grocery store brand in the Southeast. It boasts 258 stores and 70 fuel centers and two distribution centers in seven states. The company has […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Executive News, Southeast
Upshop Adds Two Industry Executives To Leadership Team
Tampa, Florida-based Upshop has added two industry executives to its leadership team. The technology firm named Ryan Voorhees as COO and Mark Hawthorne as chief innovation and strategy officer. The former Albertsons and Safeway executives have experience leveraging technology, data science, analytics and business process improvements to transform the grocery shopping experience. “Technology built to […]
Posted inMarketing News, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods
Acosta Predicts Consumer Opportunities, Challenges For Retailers
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta has announced its 2023 predictions, identifying several opportunities and challenges for brands and retailers to reach their consumer as they navigate a dynamic and uncertain marketplace. “The economic challenges of the past year will continue to impact consumer behavior in 2023, providing overarching context for what shoppers most care about and how they […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Retailer of the Year, Southeast, Woman Executive of the Year
Harris Teeter Named Southeast Retailer Of The Year
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has been named The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Retailer of the Year. In addition, President Tammy DeBoer was awarded Female Executive of the Year and past president Rod Antolock was inducted into the Food Industry Hall of Fame. “We are honored to be named Retailer of the Year – […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Store In Pembroke Pines, FL
Publix Super Markets has opened a new store Jan. 12 at Pines market in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The 23,168-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are excited to welcome our customers to their new store in Pembroke Pines […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Enhances mPerks Program With Personalized Rewards
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is revamping mPerks to allow for increased personalized rewards and savings. Customers earn points for every dollar spent and every qualifying prescription filled, along with additional opportunities. “Meijer is committed to providing value and convenience for our customers, and the changes we’ve made to mPerks expands on both by offering more […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods
Dan-O’s Seasoning Expands Distribution To New Retailers
Louisville, Kentucky-based Dan-O’s Seasoning is expanding its distribution through an agreement with Tops Friendly Markets across the nation, as well as Wegmans, Weis Markets, Stop & Shop and Price Chopper in the Northeast, pushing the brand into more than 10,000 retail stores. Dan-O’s Seasoning is a blend of low-sodium, all-natural, sugar-free and non-GMO herbs and spices […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Continues Support Of Texas Blue Sand Project
The United Family joined local organizations One Voice Home, Voice of Hope and Open Door Jan. 11 to kick off the Texas Blue Sand Project and bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking on the South Plains. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This will be the third year that The United Family has […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
All Y’Alls Foods Uses Less Resources To Produce Its Products
Cross Roads, Texas-based All Y’alls Foods said it uses less than 1/13th of the land, fuel and water to produce its jerky and bits products, compared to animal-based proteins. When asked if All Y’alls Foods is dedicated to sustainability in 2023, CEO and Founder Brett Christoffel said, “Oh heck, yes. Sustainability cannot be approached without shifting to plant-based proteins.” […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Produce News, Southeast
Green Life Farms Expands Distribution To 280 Publix Locations
Lake Worth, Florida-based Green Life Farms has expanded distribution to more than 280 Publix stores in the Tampa and Fort Myers area. Green Life Farms serves 270 Publix locations in South Florida. With 13 farms planned in the Southeast U.S., the company will continue to expand its sales territory with a variety of retailers as it grows. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Simple Truth Brand
Cincinnati-based Kroger Co.’s Simple Truth brand is marking its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of offering customers foods made with simple ingredients. “A decade ago, Simple Truth was born when we identified that our customers wanted a simpler way to shop for free-from and organic products,” said Juan De Paoli, VP of Our Brands. “The mission we […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Procurant Expands Executive Leadership Team With New Hire
Watsonville, California-based Procurant has named 30-year industry solutions veteran Ian Grow to the senior leadership team as VP of strategic accounts. “When you combine the best technology and the best people, you can really accelerate the benefits your customers receive,” said Eric Peters, CEO. “That’s exactly what we try to do here at Procurant, and I […]