Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest

The United Family Fundraiser Supports Wildfire Relief

The United Family launched a statewide donate-at-the-register campaign March 8 to raise funds for disaster relief across the Texas Panhandle following the recent devastating wildfires.  Running through March 23, all proceeds from the effort will go to the Amarillo Area Foundation. In addition to the campaign and sending supplies to the area, The United Family […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest

Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Goes To Kim Eskew Of Harps

Kim Eskew, chairman and CEO of Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores, is this year’s recipient of the Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award from the National Grocers Association. The award, sponsored by Mondelēz International Inc., is presented annually to an independent retailer who demonstrates persistence, vision and creative entrepreneurship.  Eskew is committed to building a strong […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Center Store, West, Whole Foods

Chosen Foods To Debut Sauces, Spreads At Expo West

Chosen Foods will debut three dip and drizzle sauces, a Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and a squeeze bottle package at Natural Products Expo West 2024 Hall E booth 5606. The company’s mission is to replace bad fats with the good ones by incorporating 100-percent pure avocado oil as a key ingredient in its products. Available at Walmart and on Chosen […]

Posted inOrganic Natural, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods

Lundberg Becomes Leading Regenerative Organic Certified Brand

Lundberg Family Farms, a grower of organic rice and maker of packaged rice and rice snacks, has become the leading U.S. Regenerative Organic Certified food brand introducing more than 70 products across its portfolio. Last year, Lundberg became the first U.S.-grown rice brand to launch Regenerative Organic Certified rice. “We have a massive opportunity to positively impact consumers’ plates […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, Giant Food, Northeast

Delaware Known For Strong Economy, Business Friendliness

Delaware is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. According to U.S. Census Bureau, the population of The First State increased 10.2 percent from 2010 to 2020. And, current estimates show the number of people moving to the state has continued to climb in the past three years. People are coming to Delaware for […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southeast

Lidl Appointments Will Boost Customer Experience

Lidl U.S. has appointed four industry veterans – Miguel Paradela, Frank Kerr, Tod Seiling and Michel Chao – to the company’s leadership team, with the aim of lifting the shopper experience. “I am excited to welcome Miguel, Frank, Tod and Michael to the team,” said Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt. “Their combined expertise, incredible leadership […]

Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest

Festival Foods Recognizes 2023 Business Partners Of The Year

PepsiCo Beverages North America and Krueger Wholesale Florist have been honored as Skogen’s Festival Foods’ 2023 Business Partners of the Year. For this year of recognition, Festival Foods chose to celebrate two partners that have contributed to its ability to provide outstanding customer service.   The partnership between PepsiCo Beverages North America and Festival Foods has continued […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, National

Aldi Plans To Add 800 New Stores By 2028

Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has shared plans to add 800 stores nationwide by the end of 2028 through a combination of new openings and store conversions. As a key part of its plans, Aldi also announced the completion of its acquisition of Southeastern Grocers’ Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners, which will drive significant growth in the Southeast […]