Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer To Open Two Supercenters May 16 In Ohio

Meijer will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters May 16 in Warren and Wooster, Ohio, increasing the retailer’s store count in the state to 52. The location will feature grocery staples, fresh produce, bakery, meat and deli, as well as a floral area and garden center. Other departments will include pharmacy, pets, electronics, toys, sports and apparel. Meijer Express gas stations […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Midwest, Whole Foods

Second Nature Brands Launches Brownie Brittle M&M’s Minis

Madison Heights, Michigan-based Second Nature Brands and its brand, Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle, has expanded its candy offerings through a collaboration with Mars to create three new mashups: Brownie Brittle M&M’s Minis, Brownie Brittle Blondie M&M’s and Brownie Brittle M&M’s Minis gluten-free. “[We are] thrilled to partner with Mars on not one, but three delicious mashups with the iconic M&M’s candy […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Names 2022 Pharmacy Rxcellence Award Recipients

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix presented 15 pharmacy employees with the Rxcellence Award for excelling in customer service, performance, ownership and teamwork. The award was given to one pharmacist and one technician from each of the company’s five divisions, one pharmacy supervisor and four pharmacy support employees. “Our pharmacy teams are committed to providing the best care and […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Introduces New Varieties Of Organic Mustard

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced three new varieties of its organic mustard to the company’s house brand. Customers looking for an organic condiment upgrade can choose Natural Grocers Brand Organic Mustards in three flavors: yellow, spicy brown and dijon. “Our house brand is part of our family legacy. It’s an additional step towards providing our customers with […]

Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Celebrates Earth Month Through Recycling Measures

During Earth Month, H-E-B is introducing additional measures to reduce waste and maximize recycling efforts across its business and throughout communities across Texas. The retailer has launched multiple ventures aimed at supporting plastic waste reduction among its customers, so bags don’t end up in the landfill. Since municipal recycling programs don’t accept plastic bags and […]

Posted inKeHE Distributors, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

KeHE Names 15 Winners Of Trendfinder Event At Expo West

KeHE has named the 15 winners of its 2023 TRENDfinder event, which took place March 7-11 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. The recipients of the “Golden Ticket” include: Resist Nutrition, The Plug Drink, CorEats Mixes, Egmont Manuka Honey, Eve Wellness, Green Boy, Clean Juice, Naturli’, Almondy, VGAN Chocolate, Melati Drinks, Bear Bar, Wild Orchard, FITPPL and EVERBLUE. “A key focus at KeHE is to support small and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Creates Partnerships For Health Benefit Cards

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has partnered with global financial services technology provider FIS, which represents supplemental health benefits administrators, including Fresh Connect, PayForward and WEX that utilize its technology payment platform. Additionally, Albertsons Cos. is entering into a partnership to accept benefit cards from Soda Health, which works to improve health equity by tailoring benefits based on individual needs. Customers with FIS […]