Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast

Giant Food, Divert Save 30.8M Pounds Of Food Waste In Past Year

In their first year of collaboration, Giant Food and West Concord, Massachusetts-based Divert Inc. processed more than 30.8 million pounds of wasted food, mitigating nearly 1,400 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.  “We recognize our responsibility as a leader in the grocery space to make a positive impact on the environment and tackle waste reduction,” […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National

NGA Pleased With Proposed Merger Guidelines On Buyer Power

The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice has released a much-anticipated proposed update to merger enforcement guidelines that marks a significant shift to incorporate concerns the NGA has raised with federal enforcers. The proposed draft rewrites merger enforcement standards to include new considerations for those that enhance buyer power. Specifically, one of the 13 proposed […]

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

H-E-B Bolsters DFW Presence With Store Debut In McKinney, TX

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex welcomed its third H-E-B location July 19 with the opening of a 118,000-square-foot store at 8700 Eldorado Pkwy. in McKinney, Texas. The new H-E-B joins recently opened stores in Frisco and Plano, as well as the company’s six Central Market locations that have served the area for more than two decades. […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Boost Members Saved $115M During Inaugural Year

In the first year of Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co.’s paid membership program, Boost by Kroger Plus, members saved more than $115 million. In its inaugural year, Boost membership enrollments have exceeded the company’s expectations. The savings members experienced drove increased customer engagement across stores, e-commerce channels and fuel centers. The retailer is celebrating with a […]