St. Cloud, Minnesota-based- Coborn’s has promoted Dave Meyer as president in addition to his role of chief operating officer of the employee-owned grocery chain. He will become only the second president in the 101-year history of the company from outside the Coborn family. Chris Coborn will continue to lead the company as chairman and CEO. […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, BJ's Wholesale Club, H-E-B, Home Page Latest News, National, Whole Foods
Amazon, H-E-B, Market Basket Are Top U.S. Grocery Retailers
Chicago, Illinois-based dunnhumby has released the fifth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index, a comprehensive, nationwide study that examines the approximately $1 trillion U.S. grocery market. In a second year dominated by Covid-19, Amazon cemented its leadership position, with H-E-B following in second place and Market Basket leapfrogging three retailers to take the third spot away from […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Gelson’s Names Bogle CFO, Promotes Bagan And Johnson
Encino, California-based Gelson’s Markets has hired veteran retail executive Clare Bogle as CFO, while promoting longtime Gelson’s staff members John Bagan to chief operating officer and Ron Johnson to chief information officer. CEO and President Rob McDougall announced the changes Jan. 12. Bogle comes to Gelson’s after five years as CFO at Valley Fruit and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Using Third-Generation Nuro Autonomous Vehicles
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. and Nuro have introduced Nuro’s third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle into the retailer’s Houston, Texas, fleet. In 2018, Kroger and Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company, announced a partnership to deliver fresh groceries with all-electric, autonomous vehicles. “Our expanded collaboration with Nuro supports Kroger’s commitment to provide fresh food, at a great […]
Posted inDeli News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Antone’s Po’ Boys Expands On Footprint With Dallas-Fort Worth Roll Out
Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys has ramped up operations, expanding its footprint across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The Houston-based brand has rolled out its operations across the DFW and Shreveport, Louisiana areas in more than 100 supermarkets in North Texas and East Louisiana. The homegrown po’ boy company expanded in December 2021 to select Kroger, Tom […]
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Gelson’s Introduces New Salads For Better Food Choices In 2022
Encino, California-based Gelson’s has introduced two new Mediterranean-inspired salads for the Gelson’s Kitchen packed with probiotics and antioxidants: Jessica’s Pomegranate Chicken Salad and Jessica’s Super Antioxidant Chopped Salad. Created exclusively for Gelson’s by in-house dietitian Jessica Siegel, both salads are now available at all Gelson’s stores. The retailer is introducing these new salads for consumers […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Dietitians Hosting Events Focused On Healthy Habits
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will be hosting events throughout January focused on healthy habits and nutrition to begin the new year. The dietitian team will host educational events, including virtual store tours and cooking classes, as well as an in-person health fair at select locations. Virtual Wellness Wednesdays Hy-Vee dietitians will cover trending nutrition […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Deli News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lipari Foods Acquires Market Distributing To Expand Footprint
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has finalized an agreement to acquire Minnesota-based Market Distributing, a distributor of quality, innovative foods. This opportunity will expand Lipari’s distribution footprint into the adjacent markets of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas. Located in Burnsville, Minnesota, the Market Distributing team has been servicing retailers in the Upper Midwest for 25 years. Market […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Corporate Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Pediatric COVID-19 Booster Doses Available at Publix Pharmacy
Following the CDC’s recent approval, Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Pharmacy will administer booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals ages 12 and older. The vaccine would be available as early as five months after the last dose of their primary vaccine series. Publix Pharmacy also will administer third doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, National
A Look Ahead At 2022’s Top Meat Trends
by Michael Uetz / Managing Principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency As we slip into a new year, the Midan Marketing team has been looking at which trends from 2021 we believe will stick around as well as those new trends we can expect to see in 2022. Our blog […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Newest Location In Commack, NY
BJ’s Wholesale Club has established its newest club in Commack, New York, which will open on Jan. 7. The opening will bring the retailer’s total number of U.S. locations to 224, with 12 of those being on Long Island. “We’re excited to expand our footprint in Long Island with the opening of our new club […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Phocus Expands Distribution With Kroger In Southeast
Louisville, Kentucky-based Phocus Caffeinated Sparkling Water has entered a distribution agreement with Kroger and is now available in 185 of its stores throughout Georgia and parts of Alabama and South Carolina. The caffeinated beverage company enters the new year with more than 60 percent annual growth in the number of retail locations carrying Phocus. “We […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Innovator of the Year, Northeast, Shelby Originals
Team Members Play Integral Role In Success Of The Giant Co.
‘People want to be part of what we’re doing’ People are the primary drivers at The GIANT Co. “The food industry is still very people-centric, it’s still very experiential. When a customer thinks about a grocery brand, they’re not only thinking about food, they’re thinking about the people they engage with,” said Nicholas Bertram, president. […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Innovator of the Year, Northeast, Shelby Originals
The Giant Co. Brand Strategy Goes Far Beyond ‘Just Selling Food’
Aims to engage with families, offer shopping experience they seek With a dynamic president at its helm, a rebrand energizing its operations, an ascending presence in the Philadelphia market, and the support of the Ahold Delhaize organization, The GIANT Co. continues to up its game in the competitive grocery marketplace. “With our stated purpose, we […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Rings In New Year Early With El Dorado Store Opening
H-E-B opened the doors of its newest store on Dec. 29, welcoming its first-day customers with a Times Square-inspired ball drop celebration. The all-new 107,000-square-foot El Dorado H-E- B, located at 18611 Eastfield Dr. in Webster, Texas, replaces the former Clear Lake Market H-E- B (El Camino Real). The store exterior offers a nod to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
JADA Creates First-To-Market Turmeric Salt
Miami, Florida-based JADA, the company behind introducing a vegan and gluten-free version of Australia’s chicken salt, has developed a turmeric salt that helps home cooks enjoy the health benefits of this superfood herb. The all-purpose seasoning is a way to add a boost of flavor to recipes while reaping the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Piggly Wiggly Midwest Expands Franchise With New Location
Piggly Wiggly Midwest, specializing in a chain-style program that services independent franchisees and operates corporate stores, has finalized an agreement to transition Burreson’s Foods to a Piggly Wiggly Midwest franchisee. Located in Belleville, Wisconsin, Burreson’s Foods was previously owned and operated by Darin Burreson. The new Piggly Wiggly store ownership includes Tegan Counihan, Tanya Haessly […]
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Symphony RetailAI Named To Food Logistics’ Top Software Providers
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and CPG manufacturers, has been named to Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers list. The Food Logistics award recognizes vendors whose solutions ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain. Symphony RetailAI’s solutions […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Innovator of the Year, Northeast
The Giant Co.’s Evolution To Omnichannel Grocery Supplier Continues
Whether in-store or delivery, goal is to offer same satisfying experience While e-commerce has been increasing at The GIANT Co. since 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the business exponentially. Evolving to a true omnichannel grocer is a priority as the company looks to the future. “We’re designing operations for the way families live now,” said […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast
MamaMancini’s Acquires Two Premier Gourmet Food Manufacturers
MamaMancini’s Holdings, a marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated Italian food products, has announced the signing of definitive agreements for two acquisitions – T&L Creative Salads Inc. and Olive Branch LLC, which are related premier gourmet food manufacturers based in New York. Closing is expected to occur on or about Dec. 29, subject to […]