Posted inOrganic Natural, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods

Lundberg Becomes Leading Regenerative Organic Certified Brand

Lundberg Family Farms, a grower of organic rice and maker of packaged rice and rice snacks, has become the leading U.S. Regenerative Organic Certified food brand introducing more than 70 products across its portfolio. Last year, Lundberg became the first U.S.-grown rice brand to launch Regenerative Organic Certified rice. “We have a massive opportunity to positively impact consumers’ plates […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, Giant Food, Northeast

Delaware Known For Strong Economy, Business Friendliness

Delaware is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. According to U.S. Census Bureau, the population of The First State increased 10.2 percent from 2010 to 2020. And, current estimates show the number of people moving to the state has continued to climb in the past three years. People are coming to Delaware for […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southeast

Lidl Appointments Will Boost Customer Experience

Lidl U.S. has appointed four industry veterans – Miguel Paradela, Frank Kerr, Tod Seiling and Michel Chao – to the company’s leadership team, with the aim of lifting the shopper experience. “I am excited to welcome Miguel, Frank, Tod and Michael to the team,” said Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt. “Their combined expertise, incredible leadership […]

Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest

Festival Foods Recognizes 2023 Business Partners Of The Year

PepsiCo Beverages North America and Krueger Wholesale Florist have been honored as Skogen’s Festival Foods’ 2023 Business Partners of the Year. For this year of recognition, Festival Foods chose to celebrate two partners that have contributed to its ability to provide outstanding customer service.   The partnership between PepsiCo Beverages North America and Festival Foods has continued […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, National

Aldi Plans To Add 800 New Stores By 2028

Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has shared plans to add 800 stores nationwide by the end of 2028 through a combination of new openings and store conversions. As a key part of its plans, Aldi also announced the completion of its acquisition of Southeastern Grocers’ Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners, which will drive significant growth in the Southeast […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club Plans First Location In Louisville, KY

BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open its first club in Louisville, Kentucky, located near the Jefferson Mall, in early 2025. The BJ’s Louisville club follows its expansion into Tennessee and Alabama in 2023. “We are excited to offer our winning combination of value, convenience and assortment to families in Louisville,” said Bill Werner, EVP of strategy […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Selects Participants For LEAP Program

Whole Foods Market has announced the participants for its latest cohort in the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP), celebrating brands selected for the program’s Early Growth track. Launched in 2022, LEAP advances Whole Foods Market’s core value of supporting local and emerging suppliers by creating mentorship opportunities for cohort participants with Whole Foods Market experts, […]