Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast, Sustainability News

Publix Removes Invasive Plants From Florida Everglades

Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetlands in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting Florida’s natural water system.  The company is funding projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the saline glades in Everglades National Park that will […]

Posted inCoborn's, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Coborn’s Shares Executive Leadership Promotions

Coborn’s has announced several executive leadership moves that will take effect in February as the Minnesota-based grocer aims to enhance its “strategic focus on continued growth, financial health and overall success.” Emily Coborn Wright, who has a diverse background in various roles, will become SVP of growth initiatives, concentrating in the areas of liquor, pharmacy, […]

Posted inAlbertsons, Corporate Store News, West

Albertsons’ Annual Supplier Program Seeking Diverse Brands

Applications are being accepted for Albertsons Cos. Supplier Diversity Program, which is designed to discover, support and give diverse-owned suppliers the opportunity to expand their businesses with the grocer and its stores. The application process is open to diverse-owned suppliers, which include small and mid-size businesses that are at least 51 percent owned, controlled and […]

Posted inAssociation News, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods

FMI Welcomes New Members To Board Of Directors

FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced additions to its board of directors elected during the group’s January meeting. “The food industry is on the cusp of momentous change, with new technologies poised to alter the way food businesses operate,” said FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin. “FMI is proud to welcome these […]

Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West

Raley’s Converts Two In-Store Cafes To Enhance Experience

Raley’s has converted two in-store cafes to Starbuck’s kiosks, including its store on Natomas Boulevard in Sacramento, California, and the Raley’s location in Incline Village, Nevada. Over the last five years, Raley’s has invested in its spaces where the community gathers, including community rooms, cafes and beer/wine bars. “Raley’s is excited about our collaboration with […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West

Northgate Market, UNFI Hand Out Hormel Hams At Holidays

Northgate González Market partnered with Hormel Foods and UNFI to distribute 1,500 six-pound hams to families during its recent Hams for Hunger event in Fontana, California. The grocer also distributed $25 holiday vouchers to the first 40 people who lined up outside its store.  “Our goal at Northgate González Market is to make sure our […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, Southeast

Lowes Foods Opening Two More Stores In NC

Lowes Foods, a Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based grocer, has signed leases for two new stores in Lexington and Waxhaw. Construction and opening schedules have not been determined. The stores are in addition to the previously announced locations coming to Aiken, South Carolina; Concord, North Carolina; Indian Land, South Carolina; Kannapolis, North Carolina; Marble Hill, Georgia; Summerville, […]

Posted inCoborn's, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology

Coborn’s Rolls Outs Logile Thermal Intelligence Solution

Coborn’s has installed Logile’s Thermal Intelligence solution in all banners across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Michigan.  A Logile customer since 2012, using its enterprise labor planning and forecasting solutions, Coborn’s sought to improve its food safety capabilities and address temperature-monitoring system limitations and challenges. Coborn’s worked with Logile to finetune the new […]