Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that customers with Medicare Part B coverage, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, will be able to get free COVID-19 rapid tests at the company’s more than 1,700 pharmacies. Those eligible can get up to eight over-the-counter tests each month, without an appointment, through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. “We’re committed to making COVID-19 testing easier in the many neighborhoods […]
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Publix Announces 5-For-1 Stock Split And Quarterly Dividend
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix and its board of directors has approved a 5‑for-1 stock split and an increase in the number of authorized shares of its common stock from 1 billion to 4 billion shares. In addition, the board declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock. Under the revised Florida Business Corporation Act, which became effective […]
Kroger Health’s Platform Recognized By University Of Cincinnati Study
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., partnered with the University of Cincinnati to execute an independent clinical research study to learn how retailers, like Kroger, serve as a healthcare destination by leveraging food and nutrition education to support the health and wellbeing of shoppers. “Kroger Health is proud of our partnership with the University of […]
The Save Mart Co. Names Sampson As Executive Chairman
The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Companies and Kingswood Capital Management have named Shane Sampson as executive chairman of the California-based, regional grocery retailer. The news comes a week after Kingswood, a Los Angeles-based operationally focused private equity firm with experience in the retail sector, announced its acquisition of Save Mart. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. To read the full story […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Location April 8 In Ross Township, PA
BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern U.S., has announced a club location will open April 8 in Ross Township, Pennsylvania. The opening will bring the retailer’s total number of U.S. locations to 227, with 19 clubs in Pennsylvania and two in Pittsburgh. The club will have a BJ’s Gas location on […]
Food Lion Customers Provide 1.6M Meals Through Orange Bag Program
In partnership with its customers, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is providing 1.6 million meals to feed food-insecure neighbors as a result of its annual Orange Bag campaign. Last month, customers purchased specially marked Food Lion Feeds orange bags or made a cash donation at the register during checkout. Each bag sold helped provide five […]
Harvest Snaps Rebrands Veggie Snacks With New Packaging
Fairfield, California-based Calbee America Inc. is giving its Harvest Snaps lineup a brand refresh with a modern, new packaging design. The designs feature a prominent logo and an image of the crunchy snacks taking front and center stage. On the back of the pack, Harvest Snaps tells its story of creating better-for-you, baked snacks that are made […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club Launches Same-Day Select Membership Delivery
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced a rollout of “Same-Day Select,” a membership add-on to its same-day delivery service. BJ’s Same-Day Select service is an upgrade option for BJ’s Wholesale Club members, allowing them to pay a one-time fee upfront for either unlimited or a set number of same-day grocery deliveries, delivered in as little as two […]
Non-Food Side Of Fred Meyer Gives Company Edge In Marketplace
Like many of his colleagues, Brad Cope had not planned on a career in the grocery industry. “Not at all,” he said. Cope, manager of marketing and customer communications at Fred Meyer, started working for the company in high school. He continued doing so in his first year of college. The company offered him a good […]
Hy-Vee Releases Music Lineup For INDYCAR Race Weekend
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. and INDYCAR have revealed the four award-winning music acts who will perform live during INDYCAR Race Weekend, July 22-24, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Tickets for Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend are on sale and can be purchased online at hyveeindycarweekend.com or by calling the race ticket office at (641) 417-6007. Tim […]
Kroger Atlanta Division And Little Clinics Raise $12K For AHA Campaign
Kroger pharmacies and Little Clinics in the Atlanta Division raised more than $12,500 for the American Heart Association’s “Life is Why” campaign. Nationwide, Kroger pharmacies and Little Clinics raised $134,295 for the AHA. Two Kroger pharmacy locations in Georgia ranked in the top 10 Kroger locations nationwide raising funds for the campaign. The Kroger pharmacy […]
Providing Positive Environment Key To Fred Meyer’s Development
Sara Parker, director of human resources for Fred Meyer, was no stranger to the food business when she joined the company in 2002 from a general merchandise retailer in Portland, Oregon. “My dad worked for a food processing company when I was growing up, and he was a director of quality control, so I have […]
Meijer Seeks Volunteers For LPGA Classic Summer Event
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer and its LPGA Classic tour are looking for more than 1,000 volunteers to support what has become a premier event on the LPGA Tour. The event will return June 13-19 at Blythefield Country Club to a full-scale volunteer program while also maintaining the reduced volunteer fee of $30 that was introduced last year. “We’re looking forward to bringing […]
Kroger Releases Statement On Nomination Of Director Candidates
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Company says billionaire investor Carl Icahn has submitted an intent to nominate two director candidates – Alexis C. Fox and Margarita Paláu-Hernández – to stand for election to its board of directors at the company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The date for the annual meeting has not been announced. Kroger […]
Albertsons Cos. Expands Affordable Access To Fresh Foods, OTC Meds
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies says that customers can now use supplemental benefits to purchase OTC medications and fresh produce in the company’s stores. The new program provides access to customers using pre-paid cards funded by Medicare Advantage plans, employer incentives, healthcare providers or local governments. “We are committed to offering solutions that deliver access to […]
Kroger Breaks Ground On New Location In Marietta, GA
Kroger hosted a groundbreaking celebration March 29 for its newest store at 1310 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta. “We are excited to break ground on this new store and would like to thank the Cobb County Board of Commissioners and the Powers Ferry Corridor Alliance for their ongoing support,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s […]
Fred Meyer Was Early Innovator Of ‘One-Stop Shop’ Business Concept
What started as a part-time job after school in 1992 has evolved into a fulfilling career for Todd Kammeyer, VP of merchandising at Fred Meyer. “I was 16 years old and started at Smith’s Food and Drug in South Ogden, Utah, where I grew up. The store was close to home and my high […]
Snowflake Launches Retail Data Cloud To Optimize Retailer Operations
Bozeman, Montana-based Snowflake has launched its Retail Data Cloud, which unites Snowflake’s data platform, Snowflake- and partner-delivered solutions and industry-specific datasets. The Retail Data Cloud empowers retailers, manufacturers, distributors, consumer packaged goods vendors and industry technology providers to leverage their own data, access new data and seamlessly collaborate across the retail industry. Snowflake and its ecosystem of partners […]
Navigating Supply Chain Issues, Maintaining Growth In A Volatile Market
Q&A with David Wagstaff, V.P. North America, St. Pierre Bakery Supply chain issues are front of mind for retailers – how have you helped them keep shelves stocked through the pandemic? The supply chain is problematic for everyone in the industry – but we’re not afraid to do things differently in order to help […]
FMI Names Recipients Of Executive Leadership Awards
FMI – the Food Industry Association has recognized six individuals for its annual Executive Leadership Awards. Throughout the past year, these executives displayed leadership in overcoming challenges of the food industry. The 2022 awards were presented at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference Awards luncheon in Orlando, Florida. “From inflation and supply chain challenges to federal mandates and COVID-cautious […]
