Lubbock, Texas-based United Supermarkets has acquired the rights to the name and recipes of August Pies, an iconic West Texas brand. The company began making fried pies in 1937 but stopped production earlier this year. “When we learned August Pies had ceased operations, we moved quickly to ensure the legendary brand would continue to be […]
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Albertsons Cos. Announces $1.75B Preferred Equity Investment
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. Inc. says that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc. have led the purchase of $1.75 billion of convertible preferred stock of Albertsons Cos. Following a repurchase of a portion of the common stock owned by the company’s current shareholders, on an as-converted basis the preferred stock will represent […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Lipari Foods, Midwest
Weglarz Named CEO Of MIRA, Arabo To Lead Benchmark Beverage Co.
Auday Arabo is leaving his post with the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) to become president and CEO of Benchmark Beverage Co. He has served as president and CEO of MIRA for the past 10 years. Ed Weglarz, director of petroleum for MIRA, has been named its new president and CEO. Arabo left San Diego, […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Offers Free, In-Store Cashing Of Stimulus Checks
In the spirit of Texans helping Texans, H-E-B is providing financial relief with free in-store check cashing of stimulus checks and will waive select fees for the H-E-B Prepaid Mastercard. At all H-E-B Business Centers, H-E-B will provide free check cashing services for economic impact payment checks. This free service only applies to U.S. Treasury-issued […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Appoints Dosenbach SVP Of Labor Relations
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has promoted Dan Dosenbach, currently VP of human resources and labor relations in the company’s ACME Markets division, to the newly-created role of SVP of labor relations. Reporting to Dosenbach in the new role of group VP of labor relations is Brent Bohn, currently VP of human resources and labor relations […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Mayorga Organics Opens Organic Specialty Coffee Factory In Miami
Miami, Florida-based Mayorga Organics has opened a 43,000-s.f. state-of-the-art organic specialty coffee facility in Miami, Florida. This location will operate in conjunction to Mayorga’s facility in Rockville, Maryland, to continue to meet national demand for the Mayorga brand of products. “When my family immigrated into the U.S., Miami was our first home. It’s always had a special place […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Aldi, Home Page Slider, West
Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale Of Single-Tenant Aldi
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, said it has completed the sale of a single-tenant Aldi in Calexico, California. The sale price was $2,640,000 for the triple-net absolute ground lease. This transaction represents Hanley Investment Group’s 10th Aldi investment sold in the last 24 months, including […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Frozen Food, Midwest
Path of Life Debuts Cilantro Lime Rice Blend at Midwest Costco Stores
Naperville, Illinois-based Path of Life, known for its gourmet quinoa, rice, and veggie side dishes, debuted its Cilantro Lime Rice Blend at select Costco’s in the Midwest. The microwavable rice blend will also be available in select Texas Costco warehouses starting next week. The brand’s Cilantro Lime Rice Blend is traditional cilantro and lime flavor […]
Posted inIngles Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Ingles Markets, Manna Food Bank Celebrate 35-Year Partnership
Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets and Manna Food Bank have been working together for more than 35 years to fight hunger in Western North Carolina. Food insecurity continues to have a grip on the area and, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, now more than ever this partnership is helping families throughout the mountain communities. What […]
Posted inRaley's, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, West
UFCW 8-Golden State Members Ratify Agreements With Raley’s
Members of UFCW 8-Golden State have voted overwhelmingly to ratify new agreements with the Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill supermarket chains in California. “Our members appreciate the value and security this contract provides, which would not be possible without the continued solidarity with their union,” UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said after the […]
Posted inFood Lion, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds To Support Thousands Of Children During Pandemic
Continuing its mission to nourish neighbors in the towns and cities impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19), Food Lion Feeds is partnering with school districts across its footprint to help in their efforts of delivering meals to children and their families. Beginning April 17 and occurring weekly, Food Lion Feeds will donate reusable food bags to […]
Posted inH-E-B, COVID News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
H-E-B, Favor Introduce New Express Delivery In Texas
H-E-B and Favor Delivery have introduced a new service, Express Delivery, that allows customers to have grocery essentials delivered straight to their doorstep in two hours or less. In addition to H-E-B Curbside and Home Delivery, Texans can now use Favor’s new service to have products delivered from every H-E-B, Central Market and Joe V’s […]
Posted inFood City, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Nonfood Items, Southeast
Lifelong Food City Associate Thomas Hembree Dies At 69
The Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association has announced the death of lifelong Food City associate Thomas R. Hembree, 69. He died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hembree served as Food City SVP of marketing prior to his retirement in 2010. During his service, he […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, COVID News, Home Page Slider, National, Nonfood Items, Whole Foods
Strategy Analytics: Amazon Go Is Compelling But Niche Experience
Two years after opening the world’s first cashier-less convenience store “Amazon Go,” Amazon has expanded on its concept, opening a larger-format cashier-less grocery store. A new report from the User Experience Strategies Service (UXS) at Strategy Analytics outlines a consumer-focused evaluation of the Amazon Go Grocery experience. While ”Just Walk Out” shopping has the potential to disrupt retail, its broader […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Albertsons, COVID News, Home Page Slider, National, Online Grocery Technology
Instacart Launches New Customer Product Features To Speed Up Service
Instacart has launched two new product features designed to speed up service and unlock more delivery windows as demand for grocery delivery continues to surge in North America. The new features—”Fast & Flexible” and “Order Ahead”—which the company has been testing over the last few weeks, increase delivery availability for customers across North America and provide more choice […]
Posted inAldi, COVID News, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Aldi Updates Customers On Safety Measures During Covid-19 Pandemic
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has issued an update on what it is doing to keep its stores safe for employees and customers during the Covid-19 pandemic. “As we navigate this constantly changing environment, the health and safety of our employees and our customers continues to be our top priority,” the company says. The entire Aldi team […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Southeast, Whole Foods
Doux South Pickles Has More Product Available For Retail Due To Covid
More than 80 percent of Doux South’s pickle business typically is done with restaurants—in its home state of Georgia as well as Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey and Colorado. With restaurant orders temporarily down due to Covid-19, co-founder Mark Hungarland and his team […]
Posted inH-E-B, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
H-E-B, Favor To Serve Even More Texans During Covid-19 Pandemic
H-E-B and Favor Delivery have expanded service to support even more Texans. With this move, Favor has doubled its delivery coverage area statewide to give more Texans access to on-demand delivery from restaurants and stores, and to support more seniors via the H-E-B and Favor Senior Support Program. In rapid response to the Covid-19 outbreak, […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, COVID News, Food Lion, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Safety, Helping Neighbors Priorities For SE Grocers During Pandemic
Keeping employees and customers safe, and trying to make life a little easier during the Covid-19 pandemic, are priorities for grocery retailers. In the Southeast, Southeastern Grocers is expanding its safety precautions, Food Lion customers can help feed their neighbors and Publix Pharmacy is extending its hours of operation. And Georgia has issued guidelines for […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, COVID News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast, Whole Foods
Survey: Coronavirus Transforms Americans’ Grocery, Cooking Habits
The Covid-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on American’s grocery shopping and cooking habits, according to a March 23 survey of more than 3,000 consumers by meal planning service eMeals, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Shoppers were unable to find 40 percent of the grocery items on their shopping list as the gravity of the […]