Posted inAlbertsons, Online Grocery Technology, West

Albertsons Cos. Launches ‘Flash’ Grocery Pickup, Delivery Service

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched its Flash grocery service, allowing customers to receive their DriveUp & Go and delivery orders in 30 minutes or less. This service is available at more than 2,000 locations, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb banner stores.  “Shoppers today want fast pickup and delivery, and Albertsons […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Executive News, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Harve As EVP, CIO

Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has named Anjana Harve as EVP and CIO, effective immediately. Harve will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of the company’s information technology organization to drive business outcomes, optimize revenue growth and improve operating efficiencies. Harve will report to Bob Eddy, chairman and CEO, and serve as a member of […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Harps Food Stores Promotes Breshears, Lee

Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has promoted two executives, Dakota Breshears and Travis Lee, to new positions.  Breshears has been promoted to VP of meat and seafood.   Breshears’ journey with Harps began in 2004, when he joined the team in Springdale. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology, he joined the Harps’ manager […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Meijer, West

The Save Mart Companies, Uber Eats Partner For Grocery Delivery

Uber Technologies Inc. has partnered with Modesto, California-based The Save Mart Companies to bring Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx locations to the Uber Eats app for on-demand and scheduled delivery. More than 190 stores in The Save Mart Companies are available to shop through Uber and Uber Eats. With this new partnership, customers will be able […]

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

H-E-B Opens Largest E-Commerce Facility In Katy, TX

H-E-B has opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center at 2102 Elrod Road in Katy, Texas, a project that expands the retailer’s technologies that drive omnichannel growth and provide a better shopping experience. At more than 100,000 square feet, it is the largest e-commerce fulfillment center for the company, coming in at twice the size of […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Corporate Store News, National

C&S To Purchase 413 Stores From Kroger, Albertsons Proposed Merger

C&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 413 stores, eight distribution centers and two offices that have become available in connection with the proposed merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. Subject to fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including FTC and other governmental clearance, and the completion of the […]

Posted inExecutive News, Amazon Fresh, Merchandising News, Midwest, Whole Foods, Wholesaler/Distributor News

SpartanNash Elevates Morgan To EVP, CMO

Citing his leadership skills, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Bennett Morgan to EVP and chief merchandising officer.  Morgan, who joined SpartanNash in January 2022 as SVP and chief merchandising officer, leads fresh, center store and pharmacy merchandising, pricing, promotions and category and master data management. “Bennett’s leadership has advanced our capabilities in merchandising and […]