Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Northeast

Bertram Joins As Founding Member Of Divert’s Advisory Board

West Concord, Massachusetts-based Divert Inc. has appointed Nicholas Bertram as the founding member of its advisory board. Bertram brings more than 20 years of experience in the retail industry, most recently as the president of The Giant Company, a subsidiary of Royal Ahold Delhaize N.V.  “Nick is widely respected for his vision and leadership in the […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Opens Two New Grocery Concept Stores In Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores Jan. 26 in Lake Orion and Macomb Townships. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer Express locations, and that feeling of excitement and anticipation as you welcome customers in for the first time never gets old,” said Hank Meijer, executive chairman. “But opening the […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., National, Online Grocery Technology

Catalina Introduces Reach Extender In Kroger Locations

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Catalina has introduced Catalina Reach Extender, which amplifies current digital offers by extending relevant printed offers at checkout to those who shop in-store. The retail data science, insights and media company, 84.51°, is an early collaborator. 84.51° provides personalized promotional offers to Kroger’s digitally engaged shoppers through its website and mobile app through its […]

Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Harris Teeter Hosts Health Partner Round Up Campaign

Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched its Health Partner Round Up Campaign to benefit health nonprofits. Through April 4, shoppers can round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at all stores, excluding the Outer Banks and Hampton Roads locations, to benefit the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, JDRF and the Muscular Dystrophy […]

Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Albertsons, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

‘It’s A Simple Business, We Just Try To Make It Hard’

Rodney “Rod” Antolock, former president of Harris Teeter and a vital part of the company for two decades before retiring in early 2022, has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame.  Antolock joined Harris Teeter in 2000. At the time, he was the division president for Albertsons in San Antonio, according […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Shares 2023 Food Trend Predictions

Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has shared its Food Trends Report, which predicts emerging food trends and consumer behaviors for the upcoming year. The fifth-annual report centers on America’s continued eat-at-home habits as pandemic concerns subside with consumers seeking to make up for lost time and celebrate everything from life’s special moments to everyday milestones by entertaining and cooking […]