KeHE Distributors has announced the 44 Golden Ticket winners from more than 1,000 applicants in its recent virtual TRENDfinder event. In addition, seven brands were identified as potential participants in KeHE elevate, which provides a platform of growth for select young and leading-edge brands. The Golden Ticket recipients will join KeHE’s product portfolio and gain […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Price Chopper/Market 32 Purchases Five Former ShopRite Stores
To further solidify its presence in New York’s Capital Region, Price Chopper/Market 32 has finalized the purchase of the leases, store equipment and fixtures of the five former ShopRite stores in the area in an effort to expand its Market 32 banner. “Our Market 32 brand has been extremely well received, and this gives us […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Southwest
United Supermarkets Begins Loyalty Campaign Giveaway
With its “Fresher for Longer” loyalty campaign, United Supermarkets, a division of Albertsons Companies Inc., is offering its Rewards! members the opportunity to earn extra benefits with every shopping visit. In addition to earning points redeemable for free groceries and discounts on food and fuel, United Supermarkets’ customers can earn digital stamps redeemable for MasterChef Food Storage products through […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Association News, Frozen Food, National, Raley's
UNFI, Kroger, Raley’s Executives To Address NFRA Conference Attendees
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) will hold its 32nd annual Executive Conference on April 8-10 at the Westin Tempe in Tempe, Arizona. Retailer presentations will feature Stuart Aitken, chief merchant and marketing officer at Kroger; CEO Sandy Douglas of UNFI; and Keith Knopf, president and CEO at Raley’s. This three-day event brings […]
Posted inAssociation News, Festival Foods, National
FMI Foundation Recognizes 2023 Gold Plate Award Recipients
The FMI Foundation named the 2023 Gold Plate Awards recipients during a live-streamed ceremony, highlighting family meal programs implemented by the food industry and community organizations. Recipients include programs that embrace the nature of family meals from organizations such as The Foundation for Fresh Produce, Skogen’s Festival Foods, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., Hy-Vee Inc. and Pure Flavors. “The Gold Plate Awards are a […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Skogen’s Festival Foods Promotes Seiler To VP, Finance
Crystal Seiler, who joined Festival Foods in 2020 as finance director, has been promoted to the company’s VP of finance, where she will play a role in constructing and leading financial strategies. Festival Foods said Seiler has made significant contributions, including spearheading the transformation of finance and accounting functions to deliver precise and insightful financial […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Distributes $3.6M In Employee Christmas Checks
Brookshire Grocery Co. is giving a $3.6 million investment to its employees in the form of special checks for Christmas. All employee-partners, with at least one year of uninterrupted service, will receive the equivalent of one-half week’s pay. Those with less than one year of service will receive prorated amounts. “These checks are an early […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Southeast
Publix Shares Additional Officer Promotions
Kevin Murphy, who was recently announced as Publix’s next CEO, has shared three officer promotions, which also will be effective Jan. 1. With John Goff’s upcoming promotion to president, Norman Badger will become SVP of retail operations and Chris Shaw will be the new VP of product business development for grocery. To enhance the company’s […]