Save A Lot and Yellow Banana, a retail grocery platform that owns and operates Save A Lot locations, are reopening six remodeled stores in different neighborhoods across Chicago. The six stores have undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations, highlighting Save A Lot’s and Yellow Banana’s commitment to provide access to fresh, affordable groceries while supporting […]
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Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Association Executive Director Says Arkansas Economy Moving In Positive Direction
Sales tax collections and metro population totals both have been up in Arkansas over the past year, according to Steve Goode, executive director of the Arkansas Grocers & Retail Merchants Association in Little Rock. “The overall economy is doing slightly better than a year ago,” he said. Sales tax collections are up by 1.8 percent […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Bakery News, Executive News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Produce News
Big Y Appoints New VPs Of Fresh Foods, Center Store
Big Y Foods has named John P. Fraro as VP of fresh foods, while Steve Nordstrom has been appointed as VP of center store. Both report to Michael R. Cormier, SVP of sales and marketing. “Our people are and always will be the heart of our company. They foster and grow our culture of caring, continuous […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates 30th Anniversary With In-Store Events
Central Market, a division of H-E-B, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering customers in-store events, foodie strolls and cooking classes from Sept. 11-24. Each location across Texas will kick off the extravaganza on Sept. 11 with cake and unique customer experiences. A series of events will follow throughout the two-week celebration. Central Market also […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, National
Aldi Preparing To Hire 13K+ Store, Warehouse Employees For Holiday Season
Aldi plans to hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse employees as it prepares for the upcoming holiday season and continues adding new stores across the U.S. At a time when unemployment has increased, Aldi is growing its team of more than 49,000 employees and raising its national average hourly pay. “Whether it’s our in-store […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Begins Partnership With Good Eggs
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has launched a primary distribution partnership with Good Eggs, an online grocery delivery service that provides fresh produce, meal kits and other groceries to customers in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas. The partnership strategically positions both KeHE and Good Eggs to capitalize on rapid growth within the dynamic […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, New Seasons Market, West
New Seasons Market Invites Customers To Donate Loyalty Rewards For Nonprofits
New Seasons Market invites customers to give their loyalty points, or Neighbor Rewards, to several local nonprofits: Impact NW, Native American Youth Family Center (NAYA) and Zenger Farm. Through Sept. 30, the Portland-based grocer pledges to match every dollar donated, up to $5,000. “As a community-focused retailer, it’s vital that we lead by example when […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Executive News, The Kroger Co., West
Fred Meyer President Kammeyer Named Executive In Residence For USC Program
The USC Marshall School of Business has named Todd Kammeyer, president of The Kroger Co.’s Fred Meyer Division, as the executive in residence for the Food Industry Executive Program for the 2024-25 academic year. “Each year, we select an industry executive who is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders to join us as […]