Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets Launches Instacart’s ESL Software Chainwide

Schnucks Markets has partnered with Instacart for the chainwide rollout of Carrot Tags’ pick-to-light functionality. Carrot Tags are Instacart’s software solution that integrates into a retailer’s electronic shelf labels (ESL) hardware to enable incremental functionality, including pick-to-light capabilities. Schnucks will be using this functionality across most of its stores, allowing Instacart shoppers to activate items […]

Posted inProduce News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Bakery News, Center Store, Midwest

AWG’s Best Choice Introduces New Look For Fresh Perimeter Products

Best Choice, the flagship of AWG’s private brands portfolio, is enhancing its presence in fresh perimeter departments – including bakery, produce, meat and seafood – with a new look and product innovations.  “We want to develop products that people are proud to put in their carts and that help AWG member retailers differentiate themselves from […]

Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, SpartanNash, Wholesaler/Distributor News

SpartanNash Appoints Flur As Independent Board Director

Dorlisa Flur has joined SpartanNash’s board of directors as an independent director. Flur brings extensive experience in grocery distribution, retail, warehousing and logistics for multi-billion-dollar enterprises operating in public, private and private equity environments. Flur has served as an independent strategic advisor to the leadership of Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, since 2018. […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Executive News, Midwest

Certco Leadership Transitioning As Ryman’s Retirement Nears

Madison, Wisconsin-based Certco Inc. is continuing to evolve its leadership structure and board of directors in anticipation of EVP David Ryman’s retirement in September. Since his retirement announcement last fall, the company has implemented several strategic changes. Paul Frey, promoted to VP of sales and business development in October, assumed responsibility for the sales team. […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, National, Organic Natural, Sustainability News, Walmart

Walmart, Denali Roll Out Organic Recycling, Reuse Technology

Walmart is partnering with Denali, the nation’s largest recycler of organic materials, to roll out innovative depackaging services to help improve the food waste recycling process at more than 1,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations nationwide. The depackaging technology aims to help drive operational efficiencies for Walmart enterprise associates. Based on early testing, it has […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Beverage News, Southeast

A-GAME Beverages Adds Klug, Herran To Board Of Directors

Orlando-based A-GAME Beverages Inc. has added Sue Klug and Pedro Herran to its board of directors, bringing years of experience and expertise in the food and beverage industry. A-GAME is a beverage designed to help the body refuel, rehydrate and recover after a workout. It is made with eight essential vitamins, sea salt for natural […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets

Weis Markets Celebrates Store Remodel In Thurmont, MD

Weis Markets, an independent grocer based in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, has completed the remodel of its store in Thurmont, Maryland. In celebration of the grand reopening, Weis Markets presented $500 donations to Catoctin High School, The Guardian Hose Company and Thurmont Police Department. This concludes the second phase of the Thurmont store’s upgrade, as the store […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Independent Store News, West

Natural Grocers To Open New Nevada Store July 31

Natural Grocers will celebrate the grand opening of its new store July 31 at 873 Tahoe Blvd. in Incline Village, Nevada, the fourth store in the state. Community members are invited to celebrate with a grand opening event including giveaways, savings, a prize wheel and samples. Natural Grocers’ good4u Crew will kick off the festivities at 8:15 […]