Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, International Foods, Midwest

Meijer Highlights Products, Businesses For Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is highlighting a collection of grocery brands, home goods, assorted gifts and clothing to promote Hispanic-owned businesses and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of their communities. Through Oct. 15, Meijer shoppers can learn more about and purchase a variety of featured grocery and general […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Introduces New Digital Innovations To Meal Plans Tool

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has introduced new digital enhancements to its shoppable Meal Plans and Recipes tool available within the retailer’s grocery apps and websites, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb banners. Designed to provide customers with culinary inspiration throughout the week while saving time and money, the meal plan feature includes […]

Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology

Giant Food Expands Flexible Rewards Loyalty Program

Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food is expanding its Giant Flexible Rewards loyalty program to offer rewards in the pharmacy department. Flexible Rewards members will earn points through eligible pharmacy transactions, including prescriptions and immunizations. The update makes Giant the first grocery retailer in the region to offer this level of digital rewards for pharmacy transactions. “We are very […]

Posted inAlbertsons, Online Grocery Technology, West

Albertsons Cos. Launches ‘Flash’ Grocery Pickup, Delivery Service

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched its Flash grocery service, allowing customers to receive their DriveUp & Go and delivery orders in 30 minutes or less. This service is available at more than 2,000 locations, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb banner stores.  “Shoppers today want fast pickup and delivery, and Albertsons […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Executive News, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Harve As EVP, CIO

Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has named Anjana Harve as EVP and CIO, effective immediately. Harve will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of the company’s information technology organization to drive business outcomes, optimize revenue growth and improve operating efficiencies. Harve will report to Bob Eddy, chairman and CEO, and serve as a member of […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Harps Food Stores Promotes Breshears, Lee

Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has promoted two executives, Dakota Breshears and Travis Lee, to new positions.  Breshears has been promoted to VP of meat and seafood.   Breshears’ journey with Harps began in 2004, when he joined the team in Springdale. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology, he joined the Harps’ manager […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Meijer, West

The Save Mart Companies, Uber Eats Partner For Grocery Delivery

Uber Technologies Inc. has partnered with Modesto, California-based The Save Mart Companies to bring Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx locations to the Uber Eats app for on-demand and scheduled delivery. More than 190 stores in The Save Mart Companies are available to shop through Uber and Uber Eats. With this new partnership, customers will be able […]