Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Super Markets Reopens Location In Tampa, FL

Publix Super Markets has reopened a store at the Gandy Shopping Center in Tampa, Florida. The 59,409-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. Additional offerings include a Pours area and burrito, pizza and pasta bars. There also is upstairs […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger To Invest $770M In Employee Wages, Benefits

Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has announced a more than $770 million incremental investment in its employees during 2023. The company will use this money to raise average hourly rates, improve healthcare options and build new training and development opportunities. “Our associates enable our success, and we are committed to investing in theirs,” said Rodney McMullen, chairman and CEO. […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West

USC FIM Program Honors Curry As 2023 Executive Of The Year

The University of Southern California’s Marshall Food Industry Management program will honor Kevin Curry as its 2023 Executive of the Year. Every year, the USC Executive of the Year award is presented to a food industry executive who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to education. Curry is a Food Industry Management Program graduate and […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Supports Artists Through Women’s History Month Collection

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has introduced a special collection of products featuring the art of three Midwestern women artists – Abeer Abo-Shihata, Judy Mintze and Misty Russian – in every Meijer supercenter. The retailer will donate 5 percent of sales from the collection to the American Heart Association’s “Life is Why” Campaign to help support initiatives […]

Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Begins ‘Sincerely, Food’ Marketing Campaign

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched “Sincerely, Food,” an omnichannel marketing campaign celebrating the company’s purpose. The campaign – told from the perspective of what food sees – is designed to boost awareness and drive positive perception of the grocer’s strengths in high-quality fresh produce, meats and seasonal ingredients, and to build a deeper connection between […]

Posted inIndustry Leaders Speak, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods

How To Adapt To The Changing Grocery Industry

Sponsored content By Stephen Midgley, VP of marketing, Invafresh As VP of marketing at Invafresh, Midgley is recognized as an award-winning industry veteran with a track record of developing world-class marketing teams. With more than 20 years of marketing leadership experience, he is focused on marketing innovative technology that positively impacts people every day – […]

Posted inCentral Market, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Central Market Celebrates Women’s History Month

Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is featuring a diverse collection of top-rated women-owned products from around the world in celebration of Women’s History Month. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout March. Central Market’s offerings include everything from women-owned wines, skin and hair products and additional grocery items. Featured women-owned products at Central Market […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Holds Inaugural Hunger Summit In Lakeland, FL

Publix hosted its inaugural hunger summit Feb. 23 at its headquarters in Lakeland, Florida, bringing together executives from 35 Feeding America member food banks in the company’s operating area, as well as state and federal officials. Publix leaders shared best practices in talent acquisition, sourcing, warehousing and distribution. “Our summit provided an opportunity to build […]