Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the addition of spoke facilities in Nashville, Tennessee, and Maywood, Illinois. Working in conjunction with nearby fulfillment centers, Kroger Delivery will now reach customers in the greater Nashville and the Chicago metro areas. “Kroger Delivery offers customers a truly differentiated service. Orders are transported in refrigerated trucks and delivered […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Breaks Ground In Rio Rancho, NM
Representatives of The United Family joined with city officials and developers to break ground on a new Market Street grocery store in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This location will be part of the new the Village at Rio Rancho shopping center, and is slated for a fall 2023 opening. While the Rio Rancho community is familiar with The […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West
Tyson Foods, Albertsons Launch Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork
Tyson Foods and Albertsons are introducing Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork to shoppers in Portland, Oregon. The Tyson Foods fresh meats’ brand is available at 140 Albertsons stores within the Portland division. The product line is designed to meet consumers’ needs for e-commerce-friendly options. “We are thrilled to introduce Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork to Albertsons shoppers,” […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Introduces Boost Loyalty Membership For Customers
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the national launch of Boost by Kroger, which represents the latest expansion of its loyalty program. The annual membership provides customers unlimited free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more, fuel discounts of up to $1 per gallon and additional savings on Our Brands products. Kroger estimates the membership can save […]
Posted inGelson's, Executive News, West
Bagan Named Gelson’s President; McDougall To Remain CEO
Encino, California-based Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president, with Rob McDougall remaining as CEO. The new leadership position marks Bagan’s second promotion in 14 months, evolving from CMO to COO in May 2021. As president, he will assume greater management of Gelson’s while serving on its executive team with McDougall, CFO Clare Bogle and CIO […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Donates $140K To Pittsburgh Community
BJ’s Wholesale Club is supporting the Pittsburgh community through the work of the BJ’s Charitable Foundation, with more than $140,000 in donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DonorsChoose and the Pittsburgh YMCA. BJ’s opened its first Pittsburgh area club last year in South Fayette, and opened its second Pittsburgh area club in April at Ross […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Launches 90-Day Celebration To Commemorate Anniversary
Arizona-based Bashas’ has begun a 90-day celebration to commemorate its 90th anniversary. The grocery chain will have grocery card giveaways, a local charity challenge and will attempt to break a Guinness World Records title. “We are honored to celebrate our 90th anniversary with our team members, customers, vendors and charity partners,” said Edward “Trey” Basha, president […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, West
Great Falls’ Everyday IGA Stores Ready To Launch E-Commerce Program
All things considered, Rich Chadwick’s two Everyday IGA stores in Great Falls, Montana, and Teeple’s IGA in Browning are enjoying a strong state and local economy. “I think the economy has grown in Great Falls. I think wages have grown quite a lot in the Great Falls area,” said Chadwick, adding that there are several […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches Backpack Boosters Round Up Campaign
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched its Backpack Boosters Round Up Campaign to help provide nutritious meals and school supplies to students in need. Through Aug. 23, shoppers are invited to round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar to support this effort. The funds collected through Backpack Boosters will benefit local food bank […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
The Trade Desk, Albertsons Partners For Retail Media Advertising
Ventura, California-based The Trade Desk has begun a partnership with Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for Albertsons Companies, to bring verified-buyer audience and measurement solutions to The Trade Desk platform, helping advertisers understand the connection between ad campaigns and customer sales. Albertsons will be the first grocer in the U.S. to enable audience and measurement solutions across […]
Posted inH-E-B, Frozen Food, Southwest
H-E-B Expands Frozen Distribution Center In Temple, TX
H-E-B will be expanding its Temple, Texas distribution facilities with a new automated frozen distribution line. Pending final negotiations with Temple EDC and the city of Temple, the project will grow the company’s current facility footprint by 325,000 square feet and will add more than 100 jobs to the local economy. “It is our privilege to continue to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast
Kroger Sponsors Education Course For Students In Georgia
More than 3,300 students in 45 schools across Georgia have participated in The Kroger Co.’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation digital education program, designed to teach students about the impact humans have on the environmental systems around them. The program, Sustainability Foundations, is made available to students and educators at no cost through the foundation and […]
Posted inH-E-B, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Southwest, Whole Foods
H-E-B Edges Out Amazon As Top E-Commerce Grocery Retailer
Dunnhumby has released its first “E-Commerce Retailer Preference Index,” a nationwide study that examines the emerging $100 billion U.S. e-commerce grocery market. In a near statistical tie, San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B narrowly edged out Amazon and Amazon Fresh as the top ranked e-commerce grocer. Walmart landed in the fourth spot and Sam’s Club rounded out […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Whole Foods
Rold Gold Celebrates Anniversary With Redesign, Giveaway
Plano, Texas-based Rold Gold is celebrating its 106th anniversary with a new limited-edition bag design and by giving away more than $106,000 in gold bars through its Gold Hunters campaign. This program sends consumers on a hunt to find Rold Gold hidden in the background of their favorite television shows, movies, sports and music that span decades, all for a chance […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B, Butt Family Commit $10M To Build New Uvalde School
The Butt family and H-E-B have announced they will commit $10 million to help build a new elementary school campus in Uvalde, Texas. In partnership as founding donors, the family and H-E-B will work with other stakeholders and organizations on the development of the project. Texas firms Huckabee and Joeris General Contractors, which are also […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Plant-Based News, West
Lawsuit Filed Against Beyond Meat On Behalf Of Don Lee Farms
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat and Ethan Brown, CEO, alleging false advertising and unfair competition. The suit, filed in the Central District of California, claims that Beyond Meat overstates the protein value of its products by up to 30 percent and has falsely represented that its products are free […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Dairy News, Midwest
Kroger Announces Aseptic Milk Line Debut In Ohio
The Kroger Co. has announced a 35,000 square-foot expansion at Tamarack Farms Dairy to support an aseptic milk line, capable of manufacturing products, such as half and half, heavy whipping cream, coffee creamers and Carbmaster milk beverage. The new line will allow the facility to support more than 150 jobs. “We are so pleased to […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Hosts Holiday Show, Releases On Trend Winners
KeHE Distributors hosted its 2022 Holiday Show on June 15-16 in Chicago, bringing together sought-after products, cutting-edge brands and top retailers. The in-person event offered opportunities to learn about innovative new products, insights for the latest trends and buying or selling opportunities for the holiday buying season. The 2022 show, which made its first in-person return since 2019, […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Breaks Ground On First Location In Kentucky
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has broken ground on its first store in Louisville, Kentucky, located at the corner of Terra Crossing Boulevard and Old Henry Road in Jefferson County. Kentucky will mark Publix’s eighth state of operation. The Terra Crossing Shopping Center, located at 2500 Terra Crossing Boulevard., is expected to be completed in the fourth […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Northeast
Do Good Foods Launches Carbon-Reduced Chicken In Philadelphia
Bedminster, New Jersey-based Do Good Foods has launched Do Good Chicken in grocers throughout Philadelphia. The company is on a mission to change the world with products that enable people to “do good” with everyday purchases. Each year, about 40 percent of healthy grocery food gets tossed into landfills. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, if food waste […]