The Kroger Co. has announced it will offer delivery through the addition of a customer fulfillment center in Cleveland, Ohio. The facility will be powered by the Ocado Group and combine vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide an affordable and fast fresh food delivery service. “Kroger is incredibly excited to expand our delivery business […]
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Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast
C&S Wholesale Grocers To Open New Piggly Wiggly In Watertown, NY
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. will be opening a new Piggly Wiggly supermarket in Watertown, New York. GU Markets LLC, an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers, will operate this store. The store will be located at 1330 Washington St. The official grand opening event will be held on March 3, where store leadership will be providing […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kroger Co. Foundation Named Sponsor Of ‘Future of Food’ SXSW Show
The Kroger Co. “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” Foundation is bringing people together for conversations about food system innovation, inclusion and sustainability March 11-18 as the presenting sponsor for The Future of Food at SXSW in Austin, Texas. The foundation is working with partners Little Herds, Food Tank, The Cook’s Nook, the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America and We […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Whole Foods
Brave Good Kind Announces Distribution of Tender Chicken Bars
K2 Ventures, a Boston, Massachusetts-based startup that launched a new snack brand called Brave Good Kind last year, has announced that its Tender Chicken Bars will be distributed at more than 350 Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide. Launched online in spring 2021, Brave Good Kind says it is on a mission to reimagine healthy on-the-go snacking and designed especially for women […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Companies Announces Review of Strategic Alternatives
The Boise, Idaho-based board of directors of Albertsons Companies Inc. has commenced a board-led review of potential strategic alternatives aimed at enhancing Albertsons’ growth and maximizing shareholder value. The review will include an assessment of various balance sheet optimizations and capital return strategies, potential strategic or financial transactions and development of other strategic initiatives to complement […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods
Dunnhumby Reports Americans Perceive Food Inflation Higher Than Reality
Dunnhumby, a global leader in customer data science, has released its findings from its two-year worldwide study of the impact of COVID-19 on customer attitudes and behavior across 23 countries. The ninth wave of the dunnhumby “Consumer Pulse Survey” found that U.S. consumers are now more worried about rising food prices, the economy and their own personal finances […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Launches ‘Feeding More Together’ Donation Campaign
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix, along with its customers, is working to help put food on the tables of neighbors in need through the “Feeding More Together” donation campaign. This program supports food banks throughout the Southeast in two ways: with nonperishable food items and with fresh produce purchased from Southeastern farmers. Customers can donate any dollar amount […]
Posted inGelson's, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Gelson’s Celebrates Mardi Gras With Crawfish And Shrimp Boil
Encino, California-based Gelson’s is highlighting a new dish for the Mardi Gras holiday festivities – Gelson’s Crawfish and Shrimp Boil. The chef-inspired recipe is an homage to the Big Easy delicacy, packed with crawfish, extra-jumbo shrimp, Andouille sausage, fresh vegetables, Cajun garlic butter sauce and broth. Order online at gelsons.com/crawfishboil or pick up in-store from the self-serve […]
Posted inFood City, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Food City Adds First Starbucks Café Inside Store In Phoenix, AZ
Food City has announced the addition of a Starbucks café to its grocery store located in Phoenix, Arizona. The grocery store, located at 9020 W. Thomas Road, is the first of the company’s stores to open a Starbucks café in the state. “It’s an honor to bring a brand-new Starbucks café to the inside of this […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Home Page Slider, Organic Natural, Southwest
Natural Grocers Celebrates Texas Independence Day, March 2
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers will celebrate Texas Independence Day on March 2 with discounts and free items. Customers at the company’s 25 stores across the state will receive a limited-edition, Texas-themed, reusable shopping bag and commemorative sticker, along with robust discounts on local brands. Shoppers can also enter to win a $100 Natural Grocers gift card and every store […]
Posted inMeijer, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Meijer Donates $1.2M To Midwest Boys & Girls Club Locations
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has announced a donation of $1.2 million has been given to Boys & Girls Clubs serving its communities across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Each of the 24 clubs partaking in the donation will receive $50,000 to invest in educational and developmental programs for local youth. “As a family-owned business, serving families, and especially children, in our communities is always important […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Ingles Markets Promotes Jackson As CFO
Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. has announced the promotion of Patricia “Pat” E. Jackson to CFO. Jackson will replace Ronald B. Freeman, who recently retired as CFO after serving Ingles for 17 years. Jackson has been the company’s controller since she joined Ingles in 2010. Prior to that, she was the CFO of Sisters […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, Produce News, Southwest, Sustainability News
Natural Grocers Announces Second Annual ‘Celebrate Colorado’ Event
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has announced its second annual “Celebrate Colorado” event on March 3. Customers at its 41 stores across the state will receive a free, Colorado-themed, limited-edition, reusable shopping bag and commemorative sticker, along with special discounts on local brands. Shoppers can also enter to win a $100 Natural Grocers Gift Card – one lucky winner will be announced […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix VP Of Real Estate Strategy To Retire; New VP Announced
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has announced the retirement of Bob Balcerak, VP of real estate strategy, effective March 31. Balcerak began his Publix career in 1993 as a meat cutter in Orlando, Florida. After working in various positions within the meat department, in 1996 he was promoted to meat manager and in 1999 to assistant […]
Posted inCentral Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates Women’s History Month With Product Spotlights
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will spotlight a collection of products from female-owned companies. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Women’s History Month, running March 2-29. Central Market’s offerings include everything from wines and gourmet chocolates to meats and grocery items from female-owned companies. This celebration is a part of Central Market’s “Be […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, West
Kroger’s Fred Meyer Stores Launch Loop In Portland, OR
The Kroger Co. and Loop, a circular reuse platform developed by TerraCycle, have launched a selection of products in reusable packaging rather than in single-use plastic. Customers can now walk into one of 25 Kroger-owned Fred Meyer stores in the Portland metro area and purchase more than 20 products from leading consumer brands packaged in […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Accepting Applications For 2022 Quest For Texas Best Competition
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B has announced the company’s call for entries is now open for the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. Submissions will be accepted Feb. 23 through April 7 and qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state. […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PFMA Welcomes Albertsons VP Shiles To Board Of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has announced the addition of Rena Shiles, VP of operations at Albertsons Companies, to its board of directors. Shiles leads the ACME Markets subsidiary of the MidAtlantic Division of Albertsons, overseeing 86 grocery stores that cover central and southern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. “ACME Markets […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Donates 250K Meals On Supermarket Employee Day
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion is helping to provide 246,000 meals – three meals for a full day of nourishment on behalf of each of its 82,000 associates. The donation is to recognize Supermarket Employee Day, which is part of a national effort to honor frontline grocery workers. The donated meals will help Feeding America, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kroger And Kitchen United Open Kitchen Center In Houston, TX
Kroger and Kitchen United MIX have announced the opening of a kitchen center in The Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Customers can order freshly prepared, on-demand meals from any or all participating restaurants. “Our customers know they can count on Kroger as a destination for the freshest meal solutions,” said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger’s group VP of […]