Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. has announced that Ronald B. Freeman, its VP of finance and CFO, is retiring effective Feb. 16. As a result, he will not be standing for reelection to the company’s board of directors. Freeman has been employed by Ingles for 17 years as its CFO and a member of […]
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Posted inGiant Food, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Home Page Latest News, Innovator of the Year, Northeast
The GIANT Company Is Griffin Report’s 2021 Retail Innovator Of Year
The Griffin Report of the Northeast has named The GIANT Company as its 2021 Retail Innovator of the Year. It also has inducted Nicholas Bertram, The Giant Co. president and CEO, into the Food Industry Hall of Fame. The Ahold Delhaize company continues to grow and to up its game in the competitive grocery marketplace. […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Plans Fifth ‘Best Of Local Brands’ Summit In February
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. will host its fifth “Best of Local Brands” summit in February to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 280 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. One hundred new brands were selected from the first three summits combined and are […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Irby Retiring As Publix VP Of Marketing; Renfroe Named Successor
After 48 years of service, Publix Super Markets’ VP of Marketing Mark Irby has announced his decision to retire at the end of February. Irby, 66, began his Publix career in 1973 at the sign shop in Lakeland, Florida. After working in various capacities within that department, in 1983, he transferred into the advertising department […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National, Produce News
In-Store Salad Bar Concept Picadeli Partners With Albertsons Cos.
Picadeli, a Swedish salad pioneer, is launching in the U.S. market through its debut partnership with Albertsons Cos. Picadeli offers a modular store-in-store salad bar concept with the mission to make fresh, healthy food accessible and affordable to the masses. Accessibility is a core pillar for Picadeli, believing that healthy food should be available to […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market Takes On Role Of Santa In Annual Toy Drive
In partnership with vendors and community partners, Northgate González Market delivered nearly 50,000 toys to children throughout Southern California on Dec. 16. Now in its 26th year, the Anaheim, California-based retailer works closely with its vendor partners and the community to put on the annual toy giveaway. The drive-thru events happened at 30 locations, including many […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, West
Albertsons Cos. Launches Meal Planning Solutions, Auto-Replenishment
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. Inc. has launched two new digital offerings – Meal Planning and Schedule & Save. The new capabilities will offer loyalty members integrated menu planning and shopping list creation and the ability to auto-replenish essential items on their lists. These new features are part of Albertsons Cos.’ ongoing goal to revolutionize its […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh La Habra Store Offers Just Walk Out Technology
A new Amazon Fresh grocery store, offering Just Walk Out technology, has opened in La Habra, California. It is the second full-size grocery store in the area offering the technology. It also is the 10th Amazon Fresh store to open in Southern California. The stores have brought hundreds of jobs with a starting wage of […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Whole Foods
Stryve Foods Increases Distribution In Costco, Walmart
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc., an emerging healthy snack company, has announced new agreements for significant 2022 expansion of its domestic U.S. distribution footprint and product line penetration with Costco and Walmart. Following the recent addition of Costco warehouses in the northwest U.S. region, select Stryve Biltong and Vacadillos products are now available every day […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, The Kroger Co., West
Smart & Final Names Drew President As Hirz Announces Retirement
Commerce, California-based Smart & Final has named Scott Drew its new president after Dave Hirz, current president and CEO, announced his retirement. Hirz has been with Smart & Final for almost 12 years. His retirement will be effective Feb. 1. Drew has been with the company since March 2010, serving as chief operating officer since June […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Leaders Honored For Dedication To Associates
Publix Super Markets recognized 12 leaders on Dec. 14 with the President’s Award during a dinner celebration. The award was given to nine district managers, a recently promoted regional director and two support leaders who embody Publix’s founding philosophies. Recipients have proven their dedication to fairness, mentoring future leaders and maintaining the dignity, value and […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Aldi, Home Page Latest News, National
Aldi Issues 2022 Charcuterie Board Trend Report
As charcuterie boards continue to trend, online searches about charcuterie are up nearly 300 percent in the past 12 months, according to Aldi. New and creative charcuterie boards have been extremely popular this year, and Aldi predicts this will continue to grow throughout 2022. The ALDI Charcuterie Board of Directors (consisting of seven experts across food and wine) […]
Posted inMeijer, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Meijer Places 1,000-Plus Orders With Local Restaurants For Employees
For the second year in a row, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer stores and distribution centers are showing appreciation for frontline team members throughout the holiday season by serving meals sourced from local businesses. Restaurants from pizzerias and barbecue joints to sandwich shops and diners are receiving large orders from the retailer to feed hundreds of […]
Posted inRaley's, Bashas', Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
New Business Entity Created As Raley’s Completes Bashas’ Co. Purchase
West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has announced the completion of the Bashas’ acquisition and the creation of a new enterprise, The Raley’s Companies. As previously published, Raley’s had entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all the assets of the Arizona-based Bashas’ Co. This transaction closed earlier this week. “We are humbled by the opportunity to assume […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Albertsons, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, West
Bubbies Ice Cream Expands Distribution In Publix
Phoenix, Arizona-based Bubbies Ice Cream has announced new distribution for its three most popular flavors – Mango, Strawberry and Passion Fruit – in Publix Super Markets. The expansion of its Mochi Ice Cream at the conventional grocer is in response to surging consumer demand, the company said. Publix adds to the growing list of natural […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest
KeHE Distributors Celebrates Opening Of Goodyear, AZ Warehouse
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors celebrated the grand opening of its new half-million square foot warehouse in Goodyear, Arizona, on Dec. 9. The Goodyear community received the first look at the new distribution center during the day, which included a ribbon-cutting, tours of the new facility as well as locally-inspired and locally-sourced specialty foods served by food trucks. As a part of KeHE’s ongoing mission to serve its communities, attendees […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
Kroger Promotes Gump As President Of Houston Division
The Kroger Co. has promoted Laura Gump to president of its Houston, Texas, division. The former VP of merchandising for the division succeeds Joe Kelley, who was recently named president of King Soopers. “Laura has tremendous experience in the grocery and retail industries,” said Valerie Jabbar, Kroger’s SVP of retail operations. “Her ability to build high-performing […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National
FPFC Charity Auction, Luncheon Supports Caterina’s Club, Food Bank
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council held a successful charity auction and luncheon on Dec. 8 at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course in Anadeim, California. With more than 270 FPFC produce industry members in attendance, the event raised more than $127,000 for Caterina’s Club and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Chef Bruno Serato […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Charities Donates $3M To Housing, Shelter Programs
Publix Super Markets Charities announced a $3 million donation to housing and shelter programs on Dec. 9 as part of its commitment to building stronger communities. The donation will support 121 Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the Southeast, including funding for a total of six full houses at six affiliates. In addition, 104 nonprofit organizations […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Remembers Carol Jenkins Barnett
Carol Jenkins Barnett, 65, former chair and president of Publix Super Markets Charities and daughter of company founder, George W. Jenkins, died Dec. 8 in her home. She was surrounded by her family. Jenkins Barnett had been diagnosed in 2016 with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Born Sept. 30, 1956, and raised in Lakeland, Florida, she began […]