H-E-B has acquired property in Irving, Texas, with plans to open its first H-E-B store there in the Las Colinas community. This move continues the retailer’s expansion in North Texas. The Irving H-E-B store will be built at Interstate 635 and Olympus Boulevard in front of the former Fry’s electronics store. It’s expected to open […]
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Posted inFeature, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Private Label Brands
Aldi’s Supplier Ties Fuel Product Development Efforts
One of the keys to Aldi being able to keep prices low, quality high and on-trend products rolling in is its strong relationships with suppliers. Those relationships came up frequently during a recent store tour conducted by Shaun O’Keefe, regional VP at the company’s Jefferson, Georgia, distribution center. The tour, conducted for journalists at the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets Shares Executive Promotions, New Hires
Rouses Markets has shared several key executive promotions and new hires, reinforcing its commitment to leadership excellence and continued growth across Louisiana. James Breuhl has been promoted to the newly created position of SVP of merchandising at Rouses. Breuhl has a long history with the company, having started as a market manager in 2006. He […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest
AWG Brands Introduces New Salty Snacks To Meet Growing Demand
AWG Brands, the private brands portfolio of Associated Wholesale Grocers, has an expanded salty snacks assortment from its Always Save, Best Choice and Best Choice Superior Selections brands. This new lineup is designed to help AWG member retailers deliver exceptional value and quality to consumers in the highly competitive snack market. With the rising costs of national brand […]
Posted inWakefern, Market Profile, Northeast
The Fresh Grocer Making New York Debut With Long Island Store
New York has received its first The Fresh Grocer, which opened Aug. 23 in the Long Island town of Oakdale. For residents of the tight-knit coastal community, especially during the summer influx that swells the population by 20 percent, The Fresh Grocer is a welcome sight. The new addition to the Lighthouse Commons shopping center […]
Posted inExecutive News, Merchandising News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Names New Chief Merchant, Chief Growth Officer
Schnucks Markets has announced that Kim Gray will lead the company’s merchandising team as chief merchant, succeeding Ryan Cuba, who will become the company’s first chief growth officer. Gray brings to Schnucks more than 20 years of merchandising and leadership experience across fresh, center store and e-commerce category management. She previously held senior merchandising roles at […]
Posted inH-E-B, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Favor Delivery Introduces H-E-B Now Service
Favor Delivery has launched H-E-B Now, a new grocery product offering in partnership with its parent company, H-E-B. Available in the delivery service’s app, H-E-B Now offers a fast, convenient solution to take care of last-minute grocery needs. Whether it is a forgotten recipe item or a midweek restock on produce and pantry staples, customers can get up […]
Posted inAssociation News, Guest Contributors, Harps Food Stores, National
Independent Grocers Must Always Keep Looking Forward
NGA’s slogan is “At the heart of the community,” reflecting the important position that independent grocery stores have in so many communities around the country. I’d go out on a limb and suggest a secondary tagline, “Always looking forward,” because a significant part of NGA’s mission is to help its members prepare for whatever lies […]