Posted inWalmart, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest

Walmart Offering Affirm Payment Options At Self-Checkout

Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has partnered with Affirm to bring its pay-over-time options to self-checkout kiosks at more than 4,500 stores in the U.S. Eligible shoppers can choose to make monthly payments on purchases when checking themselves out in-store. “Recent Affirm research revealed that more than half of Americans – 54 percent – are looking for […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Dairy News, Midwest, Retailers

Murray’s Cheese, Kroger Launch Monthly Subscription Clubs

The Kroger Co. shared that New York-based Murray’s Cheese now offers five monthly subscription clubs with a variety of options in three-, six- or 12-month increments for discovering cheeses and pairings. The themed offerings feature hand-cut and wrapped cheeses, from cave-aged picks to exclusive finds, with the goal of delivering an educational experience.  Murray’s Cheese […]

Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest

Festival Foods Adds Paid Parental Leave For Employees

Skogen’s Festival Foods has announced a new paid parental leave benefit for its 8,000 full- and part-time employees, effective Jan. 1. Following the birth of a child or placement of a child in connection to adoption or foster care in their homes, employees can receive three weeks of paid parental leave.  The benefit is intended […]

Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Midwest

Chilau Foods Moves To Use EEASY Lid For Stew Base Line

Chilau Foods, a line of southern-inspired stew bases and spices, has begun to implement Consumer Convenience Technologies’ EEASY lid for all of its products. Chilau’s products are available in about 350 stores across the U.S., including Winn-Dixie, Market Street, Albertsons, United Supermarkets, Harveys Supermarkets and Plum Market. The EEASY lid will be available on all […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Surprises Customers With Holiday Shopping Sprees

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer held its 10th annual Very Merry Meijer event, surprising customers with holiday shopping sprees.  In each of the retailer’s 262 stores across the Midwest, directors and executives gave one in-store customer a $1,000 shopping spree and presented two Meijer employees with $200 gift cards. “Celebrating the 10th anniversary of this special […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Appoints Mensah, Gray To Board Of Directors

Sarah Mensah and Lisa Gray have been appointed to Albertsons Companies Inc.’s board of directors. With these appointments, the company’s board has been expanded to 11 members. “Sarah and Lisa are accomplished leaders in their respective industries, and I am delighted to officially welcome them to the Albertsons Cos. board of directors,” said CEO Vivek […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Preps Store In South Windsor, CT

Whole Foods Market will open a 43,406-square-foot store Jan. 17 in The Shops at 801 Evergreen Way in South Windsor, Connecticut, its fifth location in the greater Hartford area. The South Windsor store’s design includes tile textures and a neutral color palette, connecting to the surrounding natural landscape. Its product assortment includes more than 1,000 items […]