Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest

Brookshire Rolls Out Logile’s Workforce Management Solutions

Brookshire Grocery Co. has installed Logile’s retail labor planning and workforce management solutions at its 209 retail locations across five banners in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, as well as its corporate offices.  Distribution centers and warehouses are in the process of being implemented. Store execution management will be the final phase. Facing end-of-life concerns […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Food City, Southeast

Food City EVP Operations Tacker Retires, Successor Named

Following a life-long career in the grocery industry, Ron Tacker, EVP of operations for Food City’s Knoxville division, has announced plans to retire from the company, effective March 1.  “Ron has been a valuable asset to our company, the grocery industry, his colleagues and the entire Knoxville community,” said Steven C. Smith, president and CEO. “His […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast

Food Desert No More – Louisiana Community Embraces Rouses Store

A collaborative effort years in the making, the Rouses Markets store that opened Jan. 11 at 5909 Florida Blvd. in North Baton Rouge was hailed by elected officials and the community as a much-anticipated end to a long-recognized food desert in Louisiana’s capital city.  A well-bundled crowd of hundreds started gathering in the wee morning […]

Posted inH-E-B, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, Whole Foods

H-E-B Holds Top Spot In Dunnhumby’s Annual Grocery Rankings

H-E-B has been named the top U.S. Grocery Retailer in the seventh annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a nationwide study that examines the U.S. grocery market. H-E-B is the first grocery retailer to be recognized three times as No. 1 in the RPI ranking, surpassing Amazon and Trader Joe’s which have ranked as top grocer twice. […]

Posted inAlbertsons, Packaging News, Private Label Brands, West

Albertsons Introduces Signature SELECT Mix + Match Meal Solution

Albertsons Companies has introduced its newest Own Brand innovation: the Signature SELECT Mix + Match meal solution. Designed to save customers time in the store and in the kitchen, this new line of frozen entrees, sides and veggies cook together in one standard oven at 375 degrees for about 35 minutes. Available at 1,900 Albertsons Cos. […]

Posted inHy-Vee, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology

Hy-Vee, Soda Health Launch New Smart Benefits Program

Hy-Vee, in partnership with Soda Health, has launched a new Smart Benefits program that allows recipients to receive personalized health and wellness benefits at all Hy-Vee locations across the retailer’s eight-state region. The program is available to participating Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and employer benefits programs, as well as other public organizations. The benefits are personalized […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Holds Grand Opening For First Store In Kentucky

Publix Super Markets opened its first store in Kentucky on Jan. 10, entering its eighth state of operation. Located at 2500 Terra Crossing Blvd. in the Terra Crossing Shopping Center in Louisville, the store features a 55,701-square-foot store with a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy and an adjacent 3,200-square-foot Publix Liquors offering beer, wine and spirits. This […]