In a deal involving two West Michigan-based companies, HyVida Brands Inc., maker of hydrogen-infused sparkling waters, has expanded its Midwest retail footprint with Meijer. “Meijer was quick to identify HyVida as more than a hydrogen infused beverage, but also as a healthier sparkling water to support Meijer’s commitment (to provide) innovative, healthy options at its […]
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Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Grocery News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Store News, West
New San Diego Location To Mark Aldi’s 1,900th Store
Aldi’s new store in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego that will open June 13 will be the Illinois-based grocer’s 1,900th store in the U.S. The store is part of a $3.4 billion Aldi investment to expand to 2,500 stores nationwide by the end of 2022. To celebrate the store opening, Aldi will host […]
Posted inSouthwest, Albertsons, Dairy News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Suppliers
Lala Yogurt Smoothie Featured On Ellentube As Healthy Snack
Dallas-based Lala U.S. recently was featured on season three of Ellentube’s original series, “Momsplaining.” The series reveals the challenges of motherhood, offering tips and tricks on how to navigate parenting in today’s fast-paced culture. Lala Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics is featured in episodes two and three as a healthy and convenient snack option. “Lala aims […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Industry News, Marketing News, Shelby Content, Shelby Originals, Shelby Signature Content, Southwest, Store News, Women In The News
People To Watch: Harps’ Sarah Thacker
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a new series entitled People to Watch that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this third installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Sarah Thacker, advertising manager for Harps Food Stores. Sorensen’s questions are in bold. Tell […]
Posted inH-E-B, Beverage News, Center Store, Grocery News, Grocery Store Equipment, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Industry News, International Foods, Southwest, Store News
H-E-B Will Upgrade Its Longest-Standing Austin Grocery Store
After more than 60 years of serving neighborhoods surrounding South Congress and Oltorf, H-E-B now is taking steps to make major improvements to its longest-standing grocery store in Austin, Texas. The grocer says it will go from being one of the oldest stores in the city to one of the most innovative stores in the […]
Posted inBarons Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Store News, West
Barons Market Celebrates Grand Opening Of Menifee Store
Barons Market celebrated the grand opening of its store in Menifee, California. The Menifee location is Barons Market’s eighth store. “Our Menifee store embodies the family-oriented spirit of this community,” said Rachel Shemirani, SVP of Barons Market. “Our new employees are as excited to welcome their neighbors into the store as we are.” The Menifee […]
Posted inSoutheast, Ingles Markets, Store News
Ingles Markets Raises Donations For Coaches Vs. Cancer
Ingles Markets raised $5,021 for the American Cancer Society‘s Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign through customer donations. Representatives from Ingles presented a check to the American Cancer Society on May 28 at the Ingles store at 8004 Warren H. Abernathy Highway in Spartanburg, South Carolina. During the month of January, Ingles customers purchased Coaches vs. Cancer […]
Posted inRaley's, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Private Label Brands, Store News, West
Raley’s Private Label Chicken Now Antibiotic Free, Cage Free
Raley’s Private Label Chicken program has been relaunched with two significant improvements. For the first time in the grocer’s 84-year history, Raley’s brand chicken is now 100 percent antibiotic free and packaged in 100 percent recyclable trays. The changes to Raley’s Private Label Chicken are yet another step in Raley’s commitment to sustainability and health, […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Nonfood Items, Packaging News, Perishables, Store News, West
Albertsons Updating, Adding To Signature Select Brand Line
Albertsons Cos.’ Signature Select brand is ramping up its presence across stores with the addition of more than 300 new products and updated branding in 2019. The redesigned products are in the Signature Kitchens, Signature Home, refreshe and The Snack Artist brands. Streamlining these products into Signature Select’s portfolio of more than 2,400 products provides […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, Southeast, Whole Foods
Fire & Flavor Introduces Five Products For Charcoal And Starter Line
Just in time to launch the summer grilling season Memorial Day Weekend, Fire & Flavor has introduced five new products. The new products on Fire & Flavor’s sustainable charcoal and fire starter line include olive lump charcoal and olive briquets, almond lump charcoal and fire starters made of wood wool and biomass cubes. “We are […]
Posted inNortheast, Albertsons, Corporate Store News
Acme Markets’ Contract Approved By UFCW Local 1776KS
On May 13, Acme Markets employees represented by United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1776 Keystone State approved a new four-year contract that improves wages and protects benefits for thousands of Acme members who serve Philadelphia-area customers. The new contract covers 3,300 union members working in more than 40 Acme Markets locations. Negotiations began in […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Industry News, Marketing News, Packaging News, Suppliers, West, Whole Foods
Kashi Rebrands GoLean Line To Kashi Go, Launches New Cereal
Kashi has redesigned its best-selling GoLean line to what is now called Kashi Go and is launching its first flake cereal. As the first product line to introduce plant-based protein to the cereal aisle, Kashi Go will maintain the same protein and taste without altering the original recipes. “Evolving to Kashi Go reflects our food values […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Industry News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors LLC has joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry partners that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency as goods move through the supply chain. By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, KeHE demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility. […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Store News, West, Women In The News
Network of Executive Women SoCal Region Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Network of Executive Women (NEW) is celebrating the Southern California Region chapter’s milestone 10th anniversary. The Southern California chapter NEW was founded by Sue Klug, Caroline Cotton Nakken and Amy Oates Fitzgerald in 2009. Since then, the SoCal Region chapter has grown to 1,100 members. For its 10-year anniversary, NEW is inviting members and […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Industry News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology, Store News
Piggly Wiggly Midwest Stores Now Accepting Healthy Savings
Piggly Wiggly Midwest is now accepting the Healthy Savings wellness program at all locations. Healthy Savings is a national health and wellness program helping health insurers, employers, government entities and nonprofits make healthier foods more affordable. Partnering with more than 14,000 brands and stores, Healthy Savings allows members to save more than $50 weekly on healthier […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Southeast, Store News
Ingles Markets To Present Check To MDA On May 9
This week Ingles Markets will present a check to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of Greenville from donations collected through its annual shamrock campaign in March. On Thursday, May 9, at 11 a.m., Ingles Markets will present the check at its Hendersonville, North Carolina, store on Spartanburg Highway. It is part of Ingles Markets’ commitment […]
Posted inNational, Albertsons, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, Suppliers
Steve’s Ice Cream Introduces 7 New Flavors, New Packaging
Steve’s Ice Cream is unveiling seven new flavor creations along with new, artist-designed packaging. Steve’s Ice Cream, a Dean Foods Co. brand acquired in 2017, is introducing the new flavors with a new campaign. From its inception as an ice cream shop in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1973, Steve’s is acknowledged as the founder of the […]
Posted inGrocery News, Center Store, Home Page Latest News, Southeast, Store News, Suppliers, The Kroger Co.
130-Plus Stores In Appalachia Add Custard Stand Hot Dog Chili
Shoppers now can purchase Custard Stand Hot Dog Chili in 125 Food City stores and six Super Dollar Food Center stores in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee, northern Georgia and southwest Virginia. The rollout began Sunday, April 28, and should be in all stores soon. Food City and Super Dollar shoppers should look for the 100 percent beef chili near the wieners […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast, Store News
Food Lion Feeds Honors ‘Feedy’s’ Winners At Fourth Annual Awards
Food Lion Feeds held its fourth annual “Feedy’s” awards this week to honor food banks, community leaders and Food Lion associates who share the company’s commitment to ending hunger in the towns and cities Food Lion serves. The event was attended by more than 150 Food Lion leaders, community partners and Food Lion associates at […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Association News, Northeast
Krage Joins Idaho Potato Commission As Retail Promotion Director
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) based in Eagle, Idaho, has hired Mike Krage as retail promotion director of the Northeast/Midwest. Krage brings more than 30 years of retail and wholesale produce industry experience. He replaces Dave Rhodes, who will be director of produce and floral for Fresh Encounter, a 59-store chain in Indiana and Ohio. […]