Posted inLipari Foods, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Lipari Foods Acquires Comercializadora Del Midwest

Lipari Foods has reached an agreement to acquire Clive, Iowa-based Comercializadora Del Midwest, a provider of Central and South American specialty items. This opportunity will expand Lipari’s portfolio of international products, as well as their distribution footprint in the Midwest. “We are thrilled to welcome the CDM team into our family as we develop the Latino […]

Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

KeHE Begins Official Partnership With Chicago Fire FC

Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has announced a partnership with the Chicago Fire FC of Major League Soccer.  The partnership will feature a “Fill the KeHE Truck” campaign that will benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation’s Participate, Learn, Achieve, Youth Soccer program, which is committed to supporting underprivileged youth through enhancing the academic performance and development of key social and emotional […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Introduces Summer Sweepstakes

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced a new special summer sweepstakes from June 1-August 31.  Customers at the two Colorado Springs stores can enter to win $100 worth of free groceries each week. All entries will be entered to win a grand prize weekend getaway for two at the Broadmoor, a Colorado Springs resort. Customers can enter to win once per week by submitting […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Ceremony Commemorates Planting 1M Trees

For the seventh consecutive year, Publix Super Markets is supporting the Arbor Day Foundation by funding tree plantings to support reforestation projects throughout Florida. Funded by a portion of the proceeds from the sale of reusable bags, these plantings are part of its efforts to support the restoration of damaged watersheds.  Most recently, Publix funded […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, West

Albertsons Cos. Names Moriarty As EVP, General Counsel

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has named Tom Moriarty as EVP and general counsel, effective June 5. Moriarty brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience to Albertsons Cos., including senior positions across legal, corporate strategy, policy and operations. He joins the company from CVS Health, where he spent more than 10 years serving in roles […]

Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

KeHE Offers Smart Shelf Tags To Improve In-Store Shopping Experience

Technology offer mobile-friendly, instant product details while shopping in stores KeHE, through a partnership with Cornerstone Consulting and its brand Cornerstone for Natural, is offering Smart Shelf Tags to enable a tech-forward experience for suppliers, retailers and consumers. Consumers want more information on the products and brands they use and consume daily, and Smart Shelf Tags […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

New Publix Opens In Melbourne, FL

Publix Super Markets opened a new store May 18 at the Lake Washington Crossing Shopping Center in Melbourne, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery and deli and pharmacy area.  “We are excited to welcome our customers to their new […]