Posted inPublix Super Markets, Produce News, Southeast

Publix Reaches 100M-Pound Produce Donation Milestone

Publix has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to help feed neighbors facing food insecurity. The company began purchasing produce in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to help struggling farmers and provide additional fresh fruits and vegetables to […]

Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Tops Friendly Markets

Birdzi To Enhance Shopper Communications For Tops Friendly Markets

Northeast Grocery Inc. (NGI), the parent company of Tops Friendly Markets, has selected Birdzi’s personalization and analytics platform to enhance customer connections at all 148 Tops locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Once fully implemented, shoppers will benefit from individualized emails and unique promotional offers, made possible by Birdzi’s approach to AI-driven personalization. NGI’s […]

Posted inWegmans, Independent Store News, Northeast

Wegmans To Build New Store On Ballantyne Campus In NC

Wegmans Food Markets Inc. and Northwood Investors LLC and its affiliates have announced plans for a new Wegmans location on the Ballantyne campus. Known for its customer service, restaurant foods, one-stop shopping and low prices, the grocer will be situated at North Community House Road on the east side of Ballantyne, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Wegmans is targeting […]

Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Meijer, National, The Kroger Co.

IFPA Names Retail Produce Manager Award Recipients

For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction, 20 produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Award Program from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). “On the front lines, produce managers work incredibly hard to keep the produce department stocked, creatively merchandized and inviting to customers,” said Joe Watson, IFPA’s VP of retail, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets To Discontinue Eatwell Market Banner

After consideration, Schnucks Markets will discontinue its Eatwell Market by Schnucks banner, which operated stores in Columbia and Chesterfield, Missouri. All store teammates will remain employed with the company and will retain the same rates of pay.  The 41,700-square-foot Columbia, Missouri, location at 111 South Providence Road will soon begin converting to a traditional Schnucks […]

Posted inCenter Store, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

AWG Brands’ Introduces New Paper Assortments, Sizes, Scents

AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers, has launched a new paper program in two of its private brands, Best Choice and Always Save. With more than 20 products to help AWG member retailers compete in this competitive category, the new paper program provides a difference in the assortment and quality to all markets served. […]

Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Feature, West

Caliwater Taps Into Benefits Of ‘Super Fruit’ Prickly Pear Cactus

Oliver Trevena, co-founder with Vanessa Hudgens of Caliwater, was at ExpoWest 2024 to promote the cactus water brand. He spoke with The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves about the origins of the healthy water product. Trevena said Caliwater has half the calories and half the sugar of coconut water and more health benefits. He added it […]