Grillo’s Pickles, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is the nation’s No. 2 refrigerated pickle brand. It was established in 2008 when Travis Grillo decided to take a 100-year-old family recipe and make pickles from his backyard garden. Grillo eventually sold the pickles two for $1 from a cart. The pickles can now be found in Whole […]
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Posted inKeHE Distributors, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Celebrates Warehouse Expansion In Colorado
KeHE Distributors celebrated the 124,000-square-foot expansion of its distribution center in Aurora, Colorado. Local dignitaries and KeHE partners commemorated the first reveal of the facility during an event, which included a ribbon cutting, welcome address from KeHE President & CEO Brandon Barnholt, warehouse tours and lunch served by local vendors. KeHE executives that attended were Barnholt; Amy […]
Posted inRaley's, Online Grocery Technology, West
DoorDash Partners With The Raley’s Co. For Grocery Delivery
DoorDash has begun a partnership with West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies, which includes stores within the Raley’s and Bashas’ divisions, to offer on-demand grocery delivery from 213 locations across multiple cities. Consumers can order groceries on-demand from more than 117 Raley’s stores across Northern California and Nevada and from more than 91 Bashas’ stores […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Big Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opens Location In Canton, MI
BJ’s Wholesale Club has opened its newest club Sept. 9 in Canton, Michigan. The retailer now has five locations in Michigan and 230 U.S. clubs. “We are thrilled to expand our footprint in Michigan and bring more savings and expansive offerings to our smart-saving Canton community,” said David Weber, club manager of the Canton location. BJ’s […]
Posted inBashas', Anniversary Issues, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Nonprofits Benefit From Bashas’ Generosity, Support
Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine, a community partner with Bashas’ for more than 40 years, was quick to congratulate the company on its 90th anniversary. Co-CEOs Mary Mitchell and Christina Spicer said the Girl Scout mission is to build young women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Prepares To Administer Updated COVID-19 Boosters
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer pharmacists suggest scheduling the updated COVID-19 booster, which targets the most commonly circulating BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron strains and is available at Meijer pharmacies. Other vaccines, including flu shots, can be scheduled at the same time. “The pace of our household routines began to increase with the return to school and will […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Location In Clermont, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new store Sept. 8 at Clermont Town Center in Clermont, Florida. The 29,486 square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are pleased to open the doors of our newest Publix at Clermont […]
Posted inBashas', Anniversary Issues, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Bashas’ Diné Markets Providing Fresh Food To Native Americans
Eddie Basha Jr. opened the first Bashas’ Diné Markets in the Navajo Nation in 1981. Currently, Bashas’ has nine stores to serve the Navajo people. More than 40 years ago, the Navajo Nation put out a request for proposals to all the grocers. His father was the only one who answered, Trey Basha said. At […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Produce News, Southeast
Harris Teeter, Titan Farms Give Peaches To Food Bank Program
For the eighth year, Titan Farms and Harris Teeter have donated peaches to Second Harvest Food Banks in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina. This year’s donation to the “Peaches with a Purpose” program was especially important to local communities, with 76,000 pounds of peaches donated to local food banks, which is more than double last […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Open New Store In Frisco, TX
H-E-B is set to open the doors of its flagship store Sept. 21 at 4800 Main St. in Frisco, Texas. Customers who want to get a head start can begin to schedule orders for curbside pickup, beginning Sept. 19. Orders can be scheduled up to 14 days in advance. At 111,000 square feet, the H-E-B […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Corporate Store News, West
Fred Meyer Division Announces Executive Promotions
The Fred Meyer Division has announced recent company promotions in its executive team. Kendra Doyel, formerly VP of merchandising for Ralphs, has been named as VP of merchandising for the Fred Meyer division, effective Sept. 12. Doyel will report to Todd Kammeyer, incoming president of the Fred Meyer division. She joined the company in 1998 […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West
Gibson To Retire, Kammeyer Named Fred Meyer Division President
Dennis Gibson, president of the Fred Meyer Division, has announced his plans to retire after more than 38 years of service and leadership, effective Oct. 1. Gibson will be succeeded by Todd Kammeyer, current VP of merchandising for Fred Meyer. Gibson and Kammeyer will work together over the coming weeks to transition their duties. Gibson […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Olli Salumeria Debuts Two Snack Pack Flavors
Oceanside, California-based Olli Salumeria has debuted its Olli Pepperoni Mozzarella Snack Pack, the latest offering in its line of high-protein grab-and-go mini meals. The snack pack, combining sliced Olli Pepperoni and Mozzarella cheese with La Panzanella crackers, joins four other Olli Snack Pack salami/cheese pairings including Genoa/Fontina, Sopressata/Cheddar, Calabrese/Asiago and Prosciutto/Mozzarella. Launched in 2018, Olli Snack Packs leverage the charcuterie […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
Tarrant Area Food Bank Receives $200K Grant From Albertsons
Fort Worth, Texas-based Tarrant Area Food Bank was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Tom Thumb/Albertsons Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program that aims to help connect qualified individuals with existing federal meal programs. The funding will be allocated to its “Resources, Education Delivered (RED Bus)” mobile program. Tarrant Area Food Bank has launched this initiative to […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer Expands Beach Cleanup Events To Gain Public Participation
In conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, Meijer is sponsoring two Adopt-a-Beach cleanup events on Sept. 17 and is encouraging public participation to help clean local beaches and keep plastic out of the Great Lakes. “We’re lucky to live in the beautiful Great Lakes, which is synonymous with summertime visits to the beach,” said Erik Petrovskis, director […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Recognized On People’s ‘Companies That Care’ List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has ranked No. 28 on the 2022 People “Companies that Care” list. This is the company’s third consecutive year on the list, which highlights U.S. companies that demonstrate respect, care and concern for employees, communities and the environment. “Since our company was founded in 1930, Publix has prioritized taking care of our employees, […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Center Store, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market Raises $700K During Golf Tournament
Anaheim, California-based Northgate González Market suppliers and sponsors recently raised more than $700,000 to help local families with education and wellness initiatives at the 13th Annual Familia Gonzalez Reynoso Foundation Golf Tournament. About 336 golfers participated in the event, which was held at the Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Beach, with the title sponsorship from Anheuser […]
Posted inMeijer, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Meijer Introduces New Grocery Store Concept
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer introduced a new brick-and-mortar store concept Sept. 1 – coined Meijer Grocery – that will provide convenience for customers seeking a simplified shopping experience, while providing communities easier access to fresher foods. The first two Meijer Grocery stores will open in early 2023 in neighborhoods within southeast Michigan’s Orion and Macomb […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Center Store, Southeast
Publix Named To Newsweek’s Best Customer Service List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Best Customer Service list, ranking No. 1 in the supermarket category for the sixth year in a row. “One of Publix’s founding principles is treating our customers like royalty,” said Maria Brous, director of communications, Publix. “More than 92 years later, we still pride ourselves on […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. Recognized As Leader In Fighting Food Insecurity
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. Foundation has been recognized as a 2022 Hunger Leadership Award winner. The Congressional Hunger Center honored the foundation with the award because of its ongoing commitment to fighting hunger. “We appreciate this honor from the Congressional Hunger Center, which recognizes our corporate affairs leaders effective stewardship of foundation funds to […]