Posted inWholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Anniversary Issues, Laurel Grocery Co., Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Free Clinic Improves Health Of Laurel Grocery’s Workforce

Laurel Grocery Co. takes the health of its employees seriously. So much so that after several years of concerning results from screenings through the local hospital’s community health program, Laurel Chairman and CEO Winston Griffin and President David Pearson decided to take action. The result was Connected Care, an on-site health clinic for employees and […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Association News, Northeast

NFRA Elects New 2023 Officers, Directors

The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association elected its officers and members of the board for 2022-23 at its annual meeting on Oct. 15. Kevin Schwab, EVP and CCO of sales and marketing for The Pictsweet Co., has been elected to serve a second term as NFRA board chairman. Schwab has served on the […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Center Store, Nonfood Items, Southeast

Kroger Atlanta Division Holds Drug Take Back Events

The Kroger Atlanta Division, in partnership with Kroger Health and Cardinal Health, is preparing for its annual drug take back events at more than 150 local pharmacy locations across the country. These events will take place on Oct. 29 – the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In recent years, the rate […]

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

H-E-B Announces Plans To Open Store In Fort Worth, TX

Continuing its expansion in the DFW Metroplex, H-E-B has announced plans to open an H-E-B Alliance at the corner of Heritage Trace Parkway and N. Riverside Drive. The store, which is on the northern edge of Fort Worth, builds on the company’s presence in the area to serve more customers. This location joins two Central […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Produce News, West

Northgate Gonzalez Market Offers Produce To Underserved People

Anaheim, California-based Northgate González Market recently wrapped up its ¡Más Fresco! More Fresh Program. The program provides community members participating in the CalFresh program up to $100 a month in nutrition incentives when they purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, with their CalFresh benefits, at any Northgate González Market across Southern California. The ¡Más Fresco! More Fresh […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest

Harps Food Stores Acquires Seven Stores In Louisiana, Mississippi

Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores has entered into an agreement to acquire The Markets, an independent grocery retailer with seven locations across central Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi.  The locations are in Ball, Ferriday and Vidalia, Louisiana, as well as three locations in Natchez, Mississippi, and a location in McComb, Mississippi.  Last week, Barry Loy, president […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Association News, National

NGA’s Pinnacle PAC Award Presented To Harps’ Owners

The National Grocers Association has honored Karen and Kim Eskew of Harps Food Stores with NGA’s Thomas F. Wenning Pinnacle PAC Award. The award, presented Oct. 26 during NGA’s Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit, recognizes the Eskews’ years of service to the independent grocery industry in government advocacy. “Karen and Kim are longtime supporters […]

Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Nonfood Items, West

Albertsons To Provide Pet Pharmacy, Health Care Services

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies is offering money-saving solutions for pet owners. With more than 1,700 pharmacies located nationwide, shoppers can have their pet prescriptions transferred and filled at an Albertsons Cos. pharmacy and pay less than what vet offices might charge. “Nearly 30 percent of pet owners are grappling with the rising costs of pet ownership […]