Southern California-based Barons Market has grown a community online through social media by showcasing employees, sharing news and drawing customers into its stores. Another one of those opportunities is working with micro-influencers in the same area. “Unlike typical celebrities, experts or public figures, they’re individuals who work or specialize in a particular vertical and frequently […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Seapoint Farms Introduces Vegan Crispy Snack: Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn
Huntington Beach, California-based Seapoint Farms, maker of natural foods and snacks, has unveiled Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn. Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn is a new addition to Mighty Lil’ Lentils, which are currently available in four flavors. Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn is available in two vegan flavors, pink Himalayan salt and zesty ranch. This duo is crunchy on the outside […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Weee! Appoints Executives To Leadership Team, Board Of Directors
Fremont, California-based Weee! has announced three executive appointments as the company expands to meet the growing demands of its customers. “Weee!’s recent appointments bring a depth of experience in grocery, retail and e-commerce to our leadership bench and our board of directors,” said Larry Liu, CEO and founder of Weee!. “We are at a pivotal moment in the transformation […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Whole Foods
Stryve Foods Completes Expansion Of Manufacturing Facility
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. shared details for boosting its manufacturing capacity of its Stryve Biltong and Vacadillos Carne Seca meat snack product lines. Leveraging the $35 million raised in a private placement transaction, Stryve has bolstered its primary manufacturing facility in Madill, Oklahoma and is planning to build and procure other facilities in 2022. Stryve is […]
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Acosta Study Reports Consumer Pandemic Shopping Behavior
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods industry, has released its latest research report, “The Lingering Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. shoppers.” The report examines U.S. shoppers’ behavior nearly two years into the pandemic. According to Acosta’s research, 68 percent of today’s consumers are currently shopping online […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Club Publix Named To America’s Best Loyalty Programs List By Newsweek
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix and its loyalty program, Club Publix, has been recognized on America’s Best Loyalty Programs list by Newsweek, ranking No. 4 in the supermarkets sub-category as well as the pharmacy and drugstores sub-category. The company launched a personalized membership program, Club Publix, in 2020 to offer exclusive member perks and personalized content for customers. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Kroger Co. has announced it will offer more customers delivery through the addition of a facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, powered by the Ocado Group. As a continuation of Kroger’s successful entry into Florida in 2021, Oklahoma will serve as a new geography for the company. “We’re excited to extend the Kroger fulfillment network to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National
Albertsons Partners With DoorDash For Express Grocery Delivery
DoorDash, an on-demand delivery platform, has introduced express grocery delivery, a service that offers consumers faster and more convenient delivery of fresh groceries in less than 30 minutes, in partnership with Albertsons Companies. As part of this launch, consumers in more than 20 major cities across the U.S. will now be able to access express grocery […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Varcode CEO Battoe Wins Food Logistics Rock Star Award
Food Logistics has named Joseph Battoe, CEO of Chicago, Illinois-based Varcode, a winner of the 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, which recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Following more than five years of research and patent development, Battoe brought to market […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix And National Audubon Society Partner For Everglades Restoration
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix and the National Audubon Society have announced the results of the first phase of their collaboration in the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary of the western Everglades. As part of the company’s commitment to sustainability, Publix has embarked upon long-term collaborations to support freshwater restoration in Florida. To date, 200 acres of invasive willows […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Presenting Sponsors Set For Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race
Hy-Vee Inc. and INDYCAR have announced that Google and DoorDash will be the presenting sponsors for the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend, July 22-24. PepsiCo will be a key event sponsor, as well as the sponsor of Hy-Vee’s No. 45 car throughout the race season. Tickets for Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend are on sale now and […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Allegiance Retail Services Selects KeHE As Primary Distribution Partner
KeHE Distributors has been selected as the new primary distributor partner for Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services and will be providing support for the company’s member needs through data-driven information, store-level operational excellence, superior sales and promotional growth marketing. Allegiance Retail Services provides independent supermarkets customized retail services to enhance their success. With natural, organic and specialty business […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix To Open New Location In Tucker, GA
Publix Super Markets will open a new store in Tucker, Georgia, on Feb. 23, in the Hugh Howell Village shopping center. This store will replace the current store, which is scheduled to close on Feb. 22, which is located on Hugh Howell Road a few blocks away. This new 48,300-square-foot store have traditional grocery, dairy […]
Posted inExecutive News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest, Whole Foods
Symphony RetailAI VP Prothero Wins Food Logistics Rock Star Award
Troy Prothero, VP of product management and supply chain solutions for Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, has been named a winner of Food Logistics’ 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award. The annual honor recognizes influential people in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics noted that “these rock […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Olshenske Named Food Lion’s Store Manager Of The Year
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has named Robin Olshenske as its 2021 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager of the Year. Olshenske manages the store located at 1430 South Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Olshenske was selected from a group of more than 1,100 store managers serving their neighbors across Food Lion’s 10-state operating […]
Posted inBashas', Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Bashas’ Contributed $2.5M To Community Causes In 2021
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Charity of the Month fundraising campaigns generated $2.47 million in 2021, supporting 34 nonprofit organizations. Bashas’ annual Thanksgiving drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul generated $582,891 in donations to feed hungry families last year. An additional 144 organizations received more than a combined $50,000 thanks to Bashas’ Community Support Card program. […]
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Hugo’s Continues To Expand, Serve Across North Dakota
Hugo’s Family Marketplace serves rural communities and metro areas across North Dakota, all while maintaining a local family feel to its stores. “The No. 1 thing that differentiates us is our team and our long history of being a family-owned company, over 80 years,” said Kristi Magnuson Nelson, president and CEO. “Many of our […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Recognized By Forbes’ On America’s Best Large Employers List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list, ranking No. 168 of 500 total companies and was seventh of 30 in the retail and wholesale industry. “At Publix, our culture – like everything at our company – is made possible by our associates’ contributions,” said Maria Brous, director of communications. “We’re proud […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National
DoorDash Launches Flower And Diamond Delivery This Valentine’s Day
DoorDash has launched flower delivery, partnering with more than 3,000 local and national florists across the country. This news follows a multi-year journey of fulfilling on-demand delivery for florists via its own channels with DoorDash Drive, DoorDash’s white-label fulfillment service, and continues DoorDash’s trajectory of expansion into new categories beyond restaurants including grocery, alcohol, pets […]
Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Navigator Sales And Marketing Names Fujimoto As COO
Navigator Sales and Marketing has named Steve Fujimoto as COO for the company. He was most recently COO at Superior Grocers, leading the operations, marketing and buying teams. Prior to this role, Fujimoto was VP of retail operations for the Portland division of Albertsons. Fujimoto’s background is broad, with 39 years in the industry holding […]