The USC Marshall School of Business has named Todd Kammeyer, president of The Kroger Co.’s Fred Meyer Division, as the executive in residence for the Food Industry Executive Program for the 2024-25 academic year. “Each year, we select an industry executive who is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders to join us as […]
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Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, The Kroger Co., West
Retail Theft Reform Solutions Emerging In California
With less than a month to go, officials at the California Grocers Association have been busy preparing for their annual CGA Strategic Conference. The focus of the Palm Springs event, which runs from Sept. 29-Oct. 1, is emerging technologies. From informative educational sessions to retailer/supplier meetings, the three-day conference will give attendees the opportunity to […]
Posted inFeature, Aldi, Southeast
Aldi Finds Aisle Offers BTS Items For Kids, Teens
A store tour for journalists at an Aldi store in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta finished up on the Aldi Finds aisle. For the uninitiated, the aisle is a mix of Aldi-exclusive brands as well as some national and licensed brands. It’s mostly general merchandise, but there also are some food items classified as “Finds.” […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces New ‘Overjoyed’ Private Label Brand
Albertsons Cos. has introduced its new Own Brand, Overjoyed, marking the company’s first major private label debut in recent years. Overjoyed offers shoppers a selection of products including cupcakes, candles and liners; cookies; chocolatey trail mixes; cheesecakes and sprinkles. An extension of Overjoyed, Overjoyed Boutique features decorative vases, candles and seasonal gifts. Both are available […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, C-Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee, Deliverect Simplify Grab-And-Go, Delivery App Ordering
Hy-Vee has begun a partnership with Deliverect, a global food tech SaaS company, to support the growth and expansion of the retailer’s digital food ordering. By integrating Deliverect into each of Hy-Vee’s Fast and Fresh Market Grille Express stations for streamlined order and aggregated menu management, the grocer can deliver an improved customer experience, preparing […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Donates $500K To Nonprofits During Golf Tournament
The United Family and its vendor partners once again have raised $500,000 for 25 nonprofits through the annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which took place on Aug. 25-26. Before the annual dinner on Sunday night, checks were presented to the 25 groups in a recognition event. Since its inception in the early 1990s, […]
Posted inMeijer, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Meijer Opens Pharmacy Inside Blodgett Hospital In Grand Rapids, MI
Building upon a national trend to offer additional convenience to patients who need prescriptions filled before leaving the hospital, Meijer expanded its partnership with Corewell Health with the opening of a new, full-service retail pharmacy on-site at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is the retailer’s second pharmacy inside a Corewell Health hospital, following […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Retailer of the Year, Southeast
Food Lion Focuses On ‘Easy, Fresh And Affordable’ Experience
Food Lion, a grocery store chain with 1,109 stores across 10 states in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S., remains focused on providing an “easy, fresh and affordable” shopping experience for its customers. Key initiatives include store remodels, technology upgrades and community engagement through the company’s Food Lion Feeds program. The company has been named The […]