The Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Atlanta Division President Tim Brown and the promotion of Victor Smith, currently Delta Division president, to succeed him. Brown will retire after more than 44 years of service and leadership, effective April 1. Over the coming months, Brown will work closely with Smith. Brown started his career with Kroger as a […]
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Kroger Announces Leadership Changes; Tuffin To Retire As SVP
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Mark Tuffin, SVP of retail divisions, after more than 26 years of service, effective April 1. Tuffin will be succeeded by Kenny Kimball, currently president of the Smith’s division. Kimball joined the organization in 1984 as a courtesy clerk in the Smith’s division, followed by serving […]
Posted inAldi, C-Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Aldi Plans Expansion Into Gulf Coast By 2023
As Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi expands in the Southeast, the company will count Louisiana as its 38th state of operation when it opens its Lafayette store on Feb. 10. It plans to open two more Gulf Coast stores in early March, along with 20 additional stores throughout the region by year-end. “There is nothing like watching shoppers […]
Posted inFeature, Albertsons, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
SMARTS Speakers Encourage Grocery Leaders To Care, Share, Motivate
by Eric Pereira / content creator Harold Llyod Presents held its 21st annual Supermarket SMARTS conference in a virtual format the week of Jan. 10. The SMARTS event combined education and entertainment for grocery managers, assistant managers and management trainees to learn through interactive seminars and assignments. The Supermarket SMARTS event featured various guest speakers including, […]
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Kroger Delivery Arrives In Metro Atlanta
The Kroger Co. has opened a new customer fulfillment center in Forest Park, Georgia, powered by Ocado Group. This center serves an expansion of Kroger’s national fulfillment network, providing the region with an e-commerce delivery service that combines vertical integration, machine learning and robotics with fast delivery of grocery items and fresh food. “We’re proud […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Instacart Introduces New Collection Of CPG Advertising
San Francisco, California-based Instacart, an online grocery platform in North America, has released a new collection of advertiser solutions, including brand pages and a suite of display products to maximize brand reach and consumer awareness for CPG brands in the digital grocery aisles. The new Instacart Ads products allow advertisers to run a full-funnel marketing strategy throughout […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Appoints Van Hoose As President
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has appointed J. Max Van Hoose as president of the company. Van Hoose is a Northwest Arkansas native and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1991 with a degree in industrial engineering. In 1997, after earning his MBA at the University of Kansas, Van Hoose returned to Arkansas […]
Posted inAmazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Southeast, Whole Foods
Acosta Acquires OeP To Reach Amazon Customers
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta has acquired OeP, a best-in-class agency focused on providing white glove services to clients across multiple categories and increasing brand presence and ROI on the world’s largest e-commerce platform, Amazon. The combination of Acosta and OeP provides clients with an end-to-end suite of digital commerce services that enable them to maximize business on […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Named No. 1 On Fortune’s Most Admired Companies
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named to Fortune’s annual list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, ranking No. 1 in the food and drugstores industry for the third year in a row and No. 42 on the overall list. Publix is committed to supporting the communities in which it operates. As a food retailer, the company […]
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IHA Show To Feature Chefs And Celebrity Guests
The IHA’s Inspired Home Show, scheduled for March 5-7 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, will feature Martha Stewart as the headline in the line-up for celebrity chefs. The IHA show will be the first in-person gathering of the industry’s premier marketplace since 2019. The chef demonstrations will begin at 11:30 a.m. on March 5 […]
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Coborn’s Inc. Announces Cash Wise Re-Opening In Willmar, MN
Coborn’s Inc. has announced the grand re-opening of the Willmar Cash Wise Foods located at 1300 5th St. SE in Willmar, Minnesota. The store first opened to serve the Willmar community in 1979 and was the first of the 19 Cash Wise stores in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The company recently completed significant updates in […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Sustainability News, West
Albertsons Co. Expands Supplier Diversity Program
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has expanded its Supplier Diversity Program to reaffirm its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The company is seeking to partner and support innovative and diverse suppliers as it hosts its second virtual summit this week. “Albertsons Cos. is dedicated to providing opportunities to diverse suppliers to grow their business and […]
Posted inH-E-B, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Organic Natural, Whole Foods
Eat Well Group Announces Distribution Of Amara To H-E-B Stores
Vancouver, British Columbia-based Eat Well Investment Group Inc. has announced that its majority-owned portfolio company, Amara Organic Foods, is available in 200 H-E-B locations in the U.S. H-E-B is one of the largest independently owned food retailers in the U.S. The company has been operating for more than 100 years and serves families across Texas and […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Ranked No. 4 On Inaugural Forbes Halo 100 List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named to the inaugural Forbes Halo 100 list, ranking fourth out of 100 companies and No. 1 in the grocery industry. The list recognizes companies customers say are excelling at delivering great customer experiences in a responsible way. “For more than 90 years, we’ve been passionately focused on customer value,” said […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Rip Van Partners With Crossmark To Fuel Convenience Store Expansion
Rip Van, a snack brand introducing convenient, better-for-you foods, has announced a new sales agency agreement with Plano, Texas-based Crossmark. Rip Van’s portfolio of healthy snacks will now be represented by Crossmark, the national sales and marketing agency, across the convenience store sector throughout the eastern and midwestern United States. The company’s sales in stores west […]
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ECRM To Host Webcasts On Diversity And Sustainability
ECRM, an end-to-end product sourcing solutions for retailers, has begun efforts to drive retail industry engagement around corporate social responsibility with its Diversity Week and Retail Sustainability Collaborative. They are two educational and product sourcing initiatives in support of creating more opportunities for diverse, inclusive and sustainably-focused suppliers. Each will include a series of webcasts […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Atlanta Division Provides Community With Free N95 Masks
Kroger’s Atlanta division, which includes Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina, will be serving as an access point to free non-surgical N95 masks as part of its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Customers can visit any local Kroger store with a pharmacy to pick up complimentary masks while supplies last, and […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Fresh Produce & Floral Council Introduces 2022 Board Of Directors
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council has announced its 2022 board of directors and outgoing directors and recognized the 2021 Apprentice Class. Traditionally, the departing and incoming chairs would be announced and pass the gavel at the FPFC Dinner Dance. The dinner dance has now been rescheduled for May 21 at the Langham Pasadena Hotel. FPFC’s […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, KeHE Distributors, Southeast, Supply Chain News
KeHE Expands Distribution Partnership With Publix Supermarkets
KeHE Distributors will expand its distribution of natural and specialty products for Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Supermarkets. “With a rewarding and longstanding partnership with Publix, we are delighted to increase KeHE’s distribution of natural and specialty items for Publix,” stated Lisa Burke, VP of sales for Publix at KeHE. “This enhanced partnership will allow us to better serve […]
Posted inMeijer, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Meijer To Provide Free At-Home PCR Tests For COVID-19
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer will be the first retailer to offer at-home COVID-19 PCR tests free of charge to customers at its 254 pharmacies. The new program will be managed through a partnership with eTrueNorth, a testing company that has performed millions of COVID-19 tests at more than 800 sites nationwide. “We are very pleased to […]