Grocery stores are riding reputational highs two years after the start of COVID-19 – with regional chains in particular being recognized for weathering the supply-chain storm. At the same time, the pandemic-era halo many industries enjoyed are beginning to normalize. Those are among the insights of the Axios-Harris Poll 100, an annual ranking of the […]
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Posted inH-E-B, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
H-E-B Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony May 25 In Allen, TX
H-E-B held a groundbreaking celebration May 25 to mark the official start of construction on its newest store in Allen, Texas. Set to open in late summer 2023, the new store will be located at the corner of Exchange Parkway and State Highway 5, across the street from Allen High School. This will be the […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger Fulfillment Network Expands To Central Ohio
The Kroger Co. will offer more Americans delivery through the addition of a spoke facility in Central Ohio. The addition of a delivery spoke brings e-commerce to the Central Ohio area, including Columbus, and will extend the grocer’s reach and ability to provide services to its customers. “We’re proud to expand the Kroger fulfillment network in […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods, Kwik Trip Launch Gas Rewards Program
Skogen’s Festival Foods and Kwik Trip launched a Wisconsin statewide fuel savings partnership May 25. “We’re always looking for ways to bring value to our guests, so when presented the opportunity to partner with another Wisconsin business to do that, it was a no-brainer for us,” said David Jackson, Kwik Trip digital marketing and loyalty […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Provide Community Support In Response To Texas Tragedy
H-E-B will support its Texas community with a donation campaign through in-store and online grocery orders. On May 24, a shooter descended upon an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, taking more than 20 lives. As a member of the community, H-E-B stated that it is committed to support its partners and neighbors who have been […]
Posted inExecutive News, Bravo Supermarkets, Northeast
NJFC Honors Lebiak With Industry Achievement Award
The New Jersey Food Council has named Gus Lebiak, president and COO of Krasdale Foods, as an NJFC Industry Achievement Award honoree. Krasdale is an independent, family-owned grocery distribution, merchandising and marketing services company. With its base of operations in New York, Krasdale has 20 stores in New Jersey that operate under the CTown and Bravo […]
Posted inCentral Market, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Central Market To Begin Carrying Del Pacifico Shrimp Burgers
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market has begun carrying Del Pacifico Wild Blue Mexican Shrimp Burgers. Del Pacifico Wild Blue Mexican Shrimp Burgers are made with sustainable wild-caught whole shrimp – not ground. The company states that chopping the shrimp by hand and adding black pepper, garlic and olive oil ensures consumers are getting the highest-quality seafood […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Albertsons, West
People-First Lucky California Really Wants ‘Our Folks To Shine’
Bobby McDowell, VP of store operations for Lucky California, got his start in the industry in 1983 with Skaggs Alpha Beta. He has worked his way up through the ranks and has worked with a couple of different companies over his career, including box-format stores. His aunt worked at Alpha Beta and got him a […]
Posted inH-E-B, Beverage News, Packaging News, Southwest
Stel+Mar Wines Expands Distribution To H-E-B Locations
Stel+Mar Wines has launched in the U.S. at H-E-B locations with a collection of wines. According to the 2022 State Of The Wine Industry Report, the under 40 demographic comprises approximately 72 million people in the U.S. As this demographic matures in age, palate and consumption tendencies, they are actively searching for brands that are aligned with […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National
WAFC Appoints New Directors, Elects 2022-23 Leadership
The Western Association of Food Chains has appointed six directors to its WAFC board and has released the lineup of newly elected board leadership. “We are incredibly honored to have this group of extraordinary industry leaders join the WAFC Board of Directors,” said Scott Drew, president of Smart & Final and president of WAFC. “They […]
Posted inH-E-B, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Looma Launches Video-Storytelling Platform Loop At H-E-B Stores In TX
Looma has introduced its in-store video storytelling program, Loop, to the Texas grocery landscape with the recent launch of beer and wine programs in 120 H-E-B stores statewide. Loop shares a blend of personal stories and educational information through a network of smart tablets in beer and wine departments with the goal of informing purchasing decisions and connecting […]
Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Produce News
Meijer Expands Fresh Produce Offerings With Revolution Farms
Revolution Farms, an innovator of sustainable farming in the Midwest, is partnering with Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer Meijer to bring local lettuce and salad greens to consumers year-round, across the retailer’s six-state footprint. Products include cut, whole leaf and whole head lettuce varieties, as well as the cut lettuce for all of the retailer’s fresh, […]
Posted inMarketing News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Stores To Hold Pop-Up Hiring Event May 21
Bashas’ Family of Stores is holding pop-up hiring events May 21 at all of its grocery stores in Arizona and New Mexico, in addition to its distribution center in Chandler. On this day, each location will have a welcome table with signage and a table for on-the-spot interviews so that managers can hire job applicants immediately. […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Named To America’s Best Retailers List By Newsweek
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Best Retailers list, ranked No. 2 in the supermarkets category. “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a pleasurable shopping experience — from knowledgeable, friendly associates and quality products to a convenient and clean shopping environment,” said Maria Brous, Publix director of communications. “Being […]
Posted inC-Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Southwest
Yesway Opens New Allsup’s Stores In Texas And New Mexico
Yesway has announced the opening of its new Allsup’s-branded stores in Mineral Wells, Texas, and Alamogordo, New Mexico. The stores represent the most recent stores Yesway has undertaken within both the Yesway and Allsup’s portfolios over the past year and a half. In addition to these stores, Yesway has also begun to rebuild a number of its Allsup’s stores, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast
USO, Kroger Partner To Bring Mobile Food Programming To U.S. Military
The USO, a nonprofit supporting U.S. service members and their families, has teamed up with Kroger to launch mobile food programming that will serve local military communities. The initiative began May 16 with a “Stuff the Truck” event at the Chamblee-Tucker Kroger store in Atlanta, Georgia. “The USO is proud to uplift the U.S. military […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lipari Foods Aquires Deli-Boy, Big Apple To Expand Distribution Footprint
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has reached an agreement to acquire New York-based Deli-Boy and its subsidiary Big Apple. This opportunity will expand Lipari’s distribution footprint throughout Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Connecticut and New York. The Deli-Boy and Big Apple teams have been servicing retailers along the East Coast for more than 60 […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Retailer of the Year, West
The Save Mart Co. Rooted In The Region, Understanding Of Customers
Zeb Early, VP of frozen, dairy, deli and dry grocery, has been with The Save Mart Companies for close to 20 years. He attended college at Chico State and, while there, started working for a grocery store on the night crew. He later worked with a small independent group that was acquired by Fleming, which […]
Posted inCoborn's, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Coborn’s Inc. Launches Four Brothers Barbecue Smoked Entrees
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has launched Four Brothers Barbecue entrees exclusively sold in the company’s Coborn’s, Cash Wise and Marketplace Foods banners. The new product assortment includes hardwood smoked pulled pork, chicken, ribs and briskets, along with new chef-created sides available in the deli or meat departments. The original recipes are branded with the company’s […]
Posted inMarketing News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ To Commemorate Navajo Police Officers Day May 13
Arizona-based Bashas’ Diné Markets will honor the commitment and dedication of the Navajo Nation law enforcement community with complimentary treats on May 13 for Navajo Police Officer’s Day. The nine grocery stores on the Navajo Nation will serve free pumpkin cookies and donuts from their bakeries, as well as free 12-oz. coffees and 24-oz. soft […]