by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs I was fortunate to be a guest at this year’s Lipari Foods show late last month in suburban Detroit, where organizers estimate more than 7,000 people came through the doors to visit over 750 booths sampling more than 15,000 items in every food category. If […]
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Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s To Acquire Sullivan’s Foods In Illinois
Coborn’s Inc. has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Sullivan’s Foods grocery stores and other business units in northern and central Illinois, the company’s first expansion into the state. The stores are operated by the Sullivan family under the Sullivan’s Foods banner. About 800 people work in the organization, which is comprised of 11 […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Country Archer Launches Zero-Sugar Smoked Sausages
San Bernardino, California-based Country Archer Provisions has launched its new snack line: Zero-Sugar Smoked Sausages. “Our mission at Country Archer is to deliver a premium snacking experience, with clean, better-for-you ingredients and mind-blowing tastes and textures,” said Eugene Kang, co-founder and CEO of Country Archer Provisions. “Based on the overwhelming love for our zero-sugar jerky line and grass-fed […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Supports Military Children Through Appreciation Program
Continuing the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Operation Appreciation program, H-E-B will honor the Month of the Military Child throughout April by supporting nonprofits providing outreach to military children and families across Texas. Among its efforts, H-E-B gifted more than $300,000 to military-focused nonprofits, including Military Child Education Coalition and the Gratitude Initiative. MCEC supports all military-connected […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Health Educates Students On Digital Prescription Safety
Kroger Health, the healthcare business of Cincinatti-based The Kroger Co., and EVERFI from Blackbaud have released updated program results stemming from the companies’ joint Prescription Drug Safety education curriculum for high school students. The collaboration is celebrating its fifth anniversary and has grown to include 14 geographies across the U.S., reaching more than 100,000 students in 1,300 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Co.’s Sincerely Health Platform Integrates With Apple
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced a collaboration with Apple to bring activity data from Apple Watch and iPhone to the Sincerely Health digital health and wellness platform. Sincerely Health is a free tool available on 16 Albertsons Cos. grocery banners and websites, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Shaw’s, Jewel-Osco, Acme and Tom Thumb. Customers who wear Apple […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Meijer, National, Whole Foods
Market Force Study Ranks Top U.S. Grocery Brands
Market Force has released new research covering the top U.S. grocery brands among consumers. With rampant inflation, shoppers are citing price and value as reasons why they are either switching where they shop or splitting their business between multiple grocery stores. Sensitivity to pricing is a major factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions and it is […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Hosts Hiring Event April 12 For Retail Ops Positions
Company recruiting for salaried and hourly roles in all locations Harris Teeter will host a hiring event on April 12. The Matthews, North Carolina-based retailer is ready to hire hundreds of associates in roles across all departments for full- and part-time employment. Harris Teeter is looking to add qualified associates to its retail operations, which include […]