Today, Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes announced that the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based grocery chain opened five supercenters across the Midwest. Located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Sycamore, Illinois; Bad Axe, Michigan; and Brimfield and Lorain, Ohio, the 159,000-square-foot supercenters offer a modern shopping experience, providing customers multiple ways to shop. Meijer says it anticipates its various […]
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Happi Foodi Expands To New Retailers Across The U.S.
Nutley, New Jersey-based Happi Foodi says it has expanded distribution of select products to additional retailers across the U.S., including Meijer, Safeway, Albertsons and Winn-Dixie. Meijer shoppers can find Happi Foodi’s Keto Bowls in all stores as well as Street Tacos and Flatbreads in nearly every location. The lineup of product flavors includes: Keto Bowls – Southwestern Chicken Keto Bowl, Chicken Alfredo Keto Bowl, Cheddar Parm […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Pet Food Company Donates Millionth Meal To Shelters, Food Banks
Boulder, Colorado-based “I and love and you,” maker of holistic pet food and treats, has announced a major milestone – a total donation of more than one million meals to animal welfare organizations nationwide including rescue shelters and pet food banks. Each month since 2016, “I and love and you” has been donating approximately 2,000 […]
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Planters New Pop & Pour Nuts Designed For Convenience
Planters has introduces its new Pop & Pour Nuts, featuring a re-sealable snap-top lid that helps to lock in freshness. The new containers fit in spots such as cupholders and backpacks for convenience and may be opened with one hand. Five varieties of Planters nuts may be found in the new Pop & Pour containers […]
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Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Flavors Win Best Bite Awards
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells’ new flavors, Honey Roasted and Chili Roasted, were voted winners of Delicious Living magazine’s 2020 Best Bite Awards. The awards recognize natural foods that prioritize flavor and clean ingredients and also consider quality, purity, efficacy and innovation. The Delicious Living “Best Bites” Awards include both Retailer Choice Awards (voted by natural health retailers) and […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Kimco Realty To Receive Additional Value From Investment In Albertsons
Kimco Realty Corp. recently announced that it received approximately $71.4 million from its Albertsons investment with the closing of its initial public offering. Kimco reports that it intends to use its share of proceeds to primarily reduce debt. Since its initial investment in Albertsons Companies Inc. in 2006, Kimco has invested a total of approximately […]
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WEST: Gelson’s Introduces New Customer Rewards Program
Gelson’s has introduced a new rewards program where customers can earn points for every dollar they spend. With four different tiers (Foodie, Gourmet, Connoisseur, Epicure) come different perks, such as free items, Gelson’s brand BOGO events, a percentage off of whole store events and first to market samplers. Instacart is also integrated into the program, […]
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First Raley’s O-N-E Market Now Open In Truckee, CA
The first-ever Raley’s O-N-E Market opened in the Northern California town of Truckee on Saturday, June 27. The 35,000-square-foot location blends the grocer’s 85-year commitment to exceptional service with a focus on transparency and education to create what it calls a unique shopping destination with a highly curated product selection. “It has become increasingly clear […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly Names Barnes As New President
Wisconsin-based Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly has named Patrick Barnes as its new president after Patrick Fox, former president, moved to a part-time position as chairman of the board. The move was effective on Sunday, June 28. Lori Fox also left her position as VP on June 28. Barnes joined Fox Bros. as a store director […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Meijer Among First Midwest Retailers To Support Low-Vision Customers
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is offering free support to blind and low-vision customers by partnering with the Aira app to increase accessibility and ease in their shopping trip. The Midwest retailer is the among the first in the Midwest to provide customers free access to the app while shopping at any of its supercenters or neighborhood markets. […]
Posted inIngles Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Ingles Markets To Give Second Appreciation Bonus
Ingles Markets says it will give a second appreciation bonus as part of its most recent efforts to recognize and support associates during the COVID-19 crisis. “We continue to meet the daily challenge of providing a safe and clean environment for our customers and associates. We will provide a second bonus payment of $300 to […]
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New Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes Have No Added Sugar
Splenda Brand has launched its Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes, the first no added sugar shakes specifically designed to help manage blood sugar and support the needs of people managing diabetes and prediabetes. The shakes serve as a meal or snack replacement and contain protein and key ingredients needed for diabetes management. Each shake contains 16g […]
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Mercato Adds Analytics Tools To Help Independents Grow Sales Online
Mercato, the online grocery e-commerce platform for independently owned grocery stores, is adding analytics tools and features to its platform to drive sales and help merchants compete against national online grocery companies, supermarket chains and big box stores. Mercato also offers merchants on its platform an online sales growth guarantee. Since the start of the COVID-19 […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Foster Farms Introduces 3 Varieties Of Smart Crust Pizza
Foster Farms is offering its new Smart Crust frozen pizza as a low-carb option for pizza lovers. It is available in three varieties: Four Cheese, Uncured Pepperoni and Uncured Bacon Club. Each Smart Crust pizza cuts carbs down to 4 grams per serving while providing 25 grams of protein. The crust is made from Foster Farms […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Spring Green Market June 24 In Richmond, TX
H-E-B has expanded its footprint within the Richmond community near Houston, opening its newest location – H-E-B Spring Green Market – Wednesday, June 24. Located at 9211 FM 723, the 101,000-square-foot store will be open daily from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Cinco Ranch resident Trevor Spradlin will serve as top store leader and draw from his […]
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Planterra Foods Introduces Ozo, New Plant-Based Protein Product Line
Colorado-based Planterra Foods is making its debut in plant-based products this month with its introductory line, Ozo, which comes in three varieties: Ozo Burgers, Ground and Mexican-Seasoned Ground. Made soy-free with no artificial ingredients, the Ozo protein offerings are certified vegan by BeVeg and non-GMO. Powered by an exclusive proprietary blend of pea and rice […]
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Meijer Donates $1.1M To Simply Give On Behalf Of Meijer LPGA Classic
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer says it is donating $1.1 million to its Simply Give hunger relief program on behalf of the tournament. “Meijer is committed to enriching lives in the communities we serve, which is more important now than ever before,” said Cathy […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Beyond Meat Offers Limited-Edition Cookout Classic Through Mid-August
El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat Inc. has introduced its Cookout Classic, a limited-edition burger 10-pack available at a majority of Walmart and Target stores nationwide and select retailers across the U.S. beginning the week of June 22. Sold in the frozen meat aisle with an SRP of $15.99 ($1.60 per patty), the new offering will […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Newest Store In South Austin, Texas
H-E-B opened its newest store, the nearly 130,000-square-foot Oaks at Slaughter H-E-B at 8801 S Congress Ave., near the corner of Slaughter Lane and I-35 in South Austin, on June 10. This store is part of more than $200 million in H-E-B projects in South Austin. Filled with some of the most modern amenities, innovations […]
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Wonderful Pistachios Offers Larger Size Of No Shells Flavors
Building off of the success of Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted in the original 5.5-ounce size bags that debuted last year, both flavors now will be available in a larger 11-ounce bag. Both No Shells Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted flavors have driven 94 percent of all flavored snack nut growth across […]