Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

KeHE Introduces Fresh Marketplace Brand

During its recent 2024 Summer Show, KeHE Distributors unveiled its new Fresh Marketplace brand to connect consumers to more fresh product offerings from around the world. The brand features more than 24,000 fresh products curated by category experts, all focused on helping “make stores worth leaving home for.” “We have long been committed to fresh […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Super King Markets, West

Super King Markets Partners With Ideal For Digital Circular

Super King Markets worked with Ideal by Design House on a digital circular to engage shoppers on mobile devices, featuring special products and deals, seasonal promotions and discounts. The circular includes traditional promotional content combined with videos, animations, recipes and list building. Programmatic media drives customers to the circular and follows them to the store, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest

The United Family To Host Vendor Discovery Showcase

The United Family is planning its first Discovery Showcase, an event to connect the company with local and regional vendors interested in doing business.  Since its inception, The United Family has sourced local products and encouraged employees to give back to their communities. The United Family sources suppliers that best match their needs, regardless of […]

Posted inWalmart, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest

Walmart Acquires Vizio To Improve Operating System

Walmart has entered into an agreement to acquire Vizio and its SmartCast Operating System. This will help the retailer connect with and serve its customers in new ways, including innovative television and in-home entertainment and media experiences. It would also create new opportunities to help advertisers connect with customers, empowering brands with differentiated opportunities to […]

Posted inWeis Markets, Executive News, Northeast

In New Role, Umstead Will Help Weis Develop Talent

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted Mike Umstead to VP of talent development and associate relations, succeeding Bob Cline, who is retiring. Umstead, who previously served as the company’s director of field human resources, will oversee talent and organization development, succession management and associate relations. He also will direct engagement, career development programs and human […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods

January Online Grocery Sales Total $8.5B

The U.S. online grocery market finished January with $8.5 billion in total sales, up 1.8 percent compared to 2023, according to the recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey. Despite a jump in the number of households buying groceries online during the month, January’s overall sales growth was moderated year over year by a downward […]

Posted inAnniversary Issues, Rouses Market, Southeast

Rouses Markets’ Milestone Rooted In Louisiana Produce

The Shelby Report of the Southeast recently caught up with Rouses Markets CEO Donny Rouse to discuss the 100th anniversary of City Produce and all things Rouses as the Louisiana-based grocer gears up for a big 2024. City Produce, whose centennial runs through May 2024, is the first company that the Rouses family started after arriving […]

Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Northeast

Big Y Appoints Six To VP, Director Roles

The board of directors for Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. has announced six appointments. According to Michael P. D’Amour, president and CEO, “It’s always gratifying to see dedicated and talented individuals grow within our company. I’m confident that through their collaboration, we will continue to innovate and excel in serving our communities.” Devyn Blais […]