Food City brought together home cooks, cultural traditions and the community for its 23rd Annual Tamale Making Contest, celebrating the heritage of Sonoran cuisine and the role of food in family gatherings during the holiday season. Held at Food City’s location in South Phoenix, Arizona, the annual event is inspired by tamaladas – traditional gatherings […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Feature, News, Southeast
ADUSA Launches Edge Retail Media Platform With In-store Digital Screens
Ahold Delhaize USA will launch Edge, a new retail media platform designed specifically for grocery retail, on Jan. 5, marking a significant shift in how the company manages advertising across its digital and physical store environments. The platform, which will initially power on-site sponsored-product display ads and a network of in-store digital screens, represents a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, West
Kent’s Market, AFS, Community Partners Donate $74K To Shriners
Kent’s Market, together with Swire Coca-Cola, Associated Food Stores (AFS) and other community partners, donated more than $74,000 to Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City. The donation was presented Dec. 9 at a holiday event at the hospital, where retailers and partners spent time visiting with patients and families and learning more about the specialized pediatric […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches New Initiative To Support Health, Wellness Goals
Harris Teeter has unveiled “Happier, Healthier with Harris Teeter,” a wellness program designed to help customers achieve their health and nutrition goals through enhanced in-store offerings, digital tools and personalized support. Rolling out in stores and online throughout January, the program spans all departments and introduces an expanded line of products and services focused on […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, News, West
AFS’ Sam Patch Celebrates Grand Opening In Wellsville, UT
Associated Food Stores (AFS) recently celebrated the grand opening of a new 23,000-square-foot Sam Patch convenience store at 825 E. Main St. in Wellsville, Utah. Owned by Mike Baldwin of Wellsville and Jason Hurd of Tremonton, the store offers fresh food, groceries and fuel for residents in the southern part of Cache Valley. The site […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Gelson's, News, West
Gelson’s Markets Sells SoCal Store To Ralphs
Gelson’s Markets has reached an agreement with Ralphs to sell its La Costa store in Carlsbad, California, with ownership and operations expected to transfer March 9. Gelson’s said the store, which it has operated for 10 years, has faced ongoing financial challenges for some time and remains unprofitable despite continued efforts to improve performance. The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Rouses Market, Southeast, Special Section
‘Mr. Anthony’ Remembered For Drive, Work Ethic At Rouses Markets
A good entrepreneur can build a business from the ground up. A great entrepreneur can build a business from the ground up, literally. That was Anthony Rouse, the founder of Rouses Markets. Those who remember him recall the family man in coveralls who was always the hardest-working man in the room – or on the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Launches Verified Savings Program
The Kroger Co. has launched the Verified Savings Program, providing a 20 percent discount on fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost by Kroger Plus memberships to recipients of various government assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC and Medicaid. Customers may sign up online using SheerID, a verification service provider that helps retailers confirm eligibility. “Making fresh […]