IRI has launched its Diversity Advantage Program to inspire and empower rising minority- and women-owned consumer packaged goods companies to achieve positive organizational growth. The IRI employee volunteer-led program provides pro bono services to micro, diverse-owned CPG brands and is supported by the first wave of retailers, including Ahold Delhaize USA Cos., Amazon and Kroger, […]
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Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Opens New Supercenters In Ohio And Indiana
Meijer has opened three new supercenters across the Midwest, Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes announced May 13. Located in Seven Hills and Boardman, Ohio, and Westfield, Indiana, the 155,000-square-foot stores offer a state-of-the-art shopping experience, providing customers multiple ways to shop in a specialty store environment. “These new stores reinforce our ongoing commitment to serving the needs of communities at […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Joins How2Recycle Program To Ramp-Up Recycling Efforts
H-E-B has joined the How2Recycle program to help strengthen and reinforce recycling efforts across Texas. As part of the How2Recycle program, H-E-B will help customers by taking the guesswork out of recycling, joining industry leaders in a new straightforward labeling system that reduces confusion about how, what and where to recycle. The clear, easy-to-read labels let customers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Food City, Home Page Slider, West
Bashas’ Hosts Statewide Job Fair At Stores And Distribution Center
Bashas’ Family of Stores is holding a statewide job fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 15, at its Chandler distribution center and its 114 grocery stores throughout Arizona. The family-owned grocer that operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods and Bashas’ supermarkets is looking to fill more than 700 full-time and part-time positions. The open […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Health To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine By Walk-In
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations at most of its locations in the Atlanta Division, which includes Georgia, East Alabama and South Carolina. The company is encouraging all those eligible to receive the vaccine to do so at their earliest convenience to help stop the spread of […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Market Distributes Groceries To 600 South Gate Families
One month before opening a new grocery store in South Gate, Northgate González Market recently partnered with the city and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for a drive-thru food distribution event for families in need. The Latino-themed grocery store distributed about 24,000 pounds of groceries including pinto beans, cans of corn and other vegetables, […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Publix Expands Bluehouse Salmon Offerings In All Stores
Publix is offering Atlantic Sapphire’s land-raised Bluehouse Salmon in all stores across its seven-state footprint. Publix was one of the earliest supporters of Atlantic Sapphire’s Miami-based Bluehouse, one the largest land-based aquaculture salmon farms in the U.S. and the only land-farmed salmon in the country that uses salt water from an aquifer. Publix initially offered […]
Posted inAssociation News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods
What Independents Can Learn From Amazon Fresh
by Jim Dudlicek / director, NGA Communications and External Affairs Amazon continues to expand into the world of brick and mortar grocery. Moving beyond its acquisition of Whole Foods Market, the e-tailer has unfurled a banner in its own name: Amazon Fresh, a hybrid of traditional grocery store and Amazon innovation, from checkout tech to pricing […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Now Accepts Walk-Ins For COVID-19 Vaccinations
All Publix Pharmacy locations are now accepting walk-in customers who want to get the COVID‑19 vaccine, in addition to those who schedule appointments online, while supplies last. Vaccinations are provided to eligible individuals ages 18 and older, and walk-in customers may choose between the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, pending availability. Customers who receive […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Banana Wave Adds New Flavor To Its Line Of Plant-Based Banana Milks
Boca Raton, Florida-based Banana Wave has launched its latest banana milk offering, Banana Wave Unsweetened Original. Dedicated to providing consumers with a satisfying and nutritious non-dairy milk alternative, the newest flavor features the signature base of fiber-rich oat milk and whole bananas with a touch of Madagascar vanilla, now with zero added sugar. Packed with […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Harps Food Stores Kicks Off ‘Produce For Kids Fridays’ In-Store Campaign
In celebration of its fifth Produce for Kids in-store marketing campaign, Harps Food Stores kicked off “Produce for Kids Fridays” last week, the first of many at Harps through the end of August. In addition to in-store signage featuring healthy, easy meal inspiration for families, the produce teams will be serving as campaign ambassadors at Harps […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Noritake Promoted To Head Of Sales North America For Zespri
Susan Noritake has been promoted to head of sales North America as Orange County, California-based Zespri continues its expansion plans for the kiwifruit brand. Noritake brings extensive experience and market knowledge to this role during a pivotal period of Zespri’s continued accelerated growth in the North American market. “We are very pleased to announce Susan’s […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Health Launches Over-The-Counter Rapid Antigen Self-Test Kits
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has launched Abbott’s BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test, an over-the-counter SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test. It has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for self-testing without the need for a prescription from a healthcare professional. The test allows individuals to receive results within 15 minutes, in the comfort […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Food City, Home Page Slider, West
Bashas’, AJ’s Fine Foods, Food City Stores Plan Mother’s Day Events
This Mother’s Day, Bashas’, AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City stores across Arizona are offering a variety of ways to treat mom on her special day. In addition to floral bouquets and arrangements, cakes, sweet treats and an array of gifts, the neighborhood stores are hosting exclusive events for moms who adore a sweet treat […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Georgia Fuzzies Packaging Receives APD Awards Recognition
From more than 2,200 entries worldwide, Georgia Fuzzies has been recognized by Graphic Design USA’s 58th anniversary American Package Design Awards in the category of package and point-of-purchase design for branding, packaging and general design excellence. Noted as “exceptional, with a solution that is creative, strategic and well-executed,” by Gordon Kaye, editor of Graphic Design USA, […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Milk Cult Launches Four Ice Cream Novelties At Whole Foods
Milk Cult, a Washington D.C.-based ice cream company, is launching four hand-crafted, made from scratch ice cream novelties at Whole Foods. Over the last decade, Milk Cult has created more than 100 ice cream flavors with locally sourced dairy from Maryland and Pennsylvania and produced four of its best creations, including two vegan options, for […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Reports First Quarter 2021 Results And Stock Price
Publix’s sales for the three months ended March 27, 2021 were $11.7 billion, a 3.9 percent increase from $11.2 billion in 2020. Comparable store sales for the three months ended March 27 increased 2.4 percent. The company estimates its sales for the three months ended March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020 increased approximately $0.9 […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Own Brands Relaunches Soleil Sparkling Water
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has launched a refresh of its Own Brands Soleil sparkling water, including new special summer packaging. The designs were created by globally renowned artists and the four new flavors are mango, raspberry lime, tangerine and watermelon. The new designs and flavors are being featured in the Sip to the Beat summer […]
Posted inRaley's, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Raley’s Opens Third Raley’s O-N-E Market Location
For the second time in recent weeks, Raley’s has converted an existing store into a Raley’s O-N-E Market. The newest location, the first in Nevada, opened for business in the Mount Rose area of Reno on May 1. “In line with our purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time, we are proud to have expanded the Raley’s O-N-E Market banner into Nevada,” said […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Burleson’s City Market Keeping It Local And Connected
DFW area independent battling big retailers with style, specialities From staff reports In the densely populated Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, independent grocers are going head-to-head with large national chains. Take, for example, City Market in Burleson, which faces 10 competitors – including Walmart, Target, H-E-B, Aldi, Albertsons and Kroger – in a five-mile radius. “Kurt Jaeger […]