Dennis Gibson, president of the Fred Meyer Division of Kroger, has announced his plans to retire Oct. 1. In an exclusive interview with The Shelby Report of the West, Gibson reflected on his 38 years of leadership and service in the industry, as well as his plans for retirement. Gibson’s professional career began in 1976, […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Reveals Winner Of $50K Donation In Charity Challenge
Culminating its weeks-long Community Choice Charity Challenge, Bashas’ named C4 Foundation the grand prize winner of a $50,000 donation during a special event Sept. 23 at a Bashas’ supermarket in Tempe, Arizona. The challenge, part of the grocer’s 90th anniversary celebration, invited people to vote their favorite charities forward for a chance to win a […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Marks Anniversary Of Zero Hunger, Zero Waste Plan
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan. Launched in 2017, the program remains the centerpiece of the company’s environmental, social and governance strategy. It is widely recognized as an industry-leading platform for collective action and systems change. “As America’s largest grocer, Kroger […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, West
Stater Bros. Markets Promotes McNiff To COO
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has promoted Greg McNiff to chief operating officer, effective immediately. In this position, he will lead the company’s marketing, retail and distribution departments and report to CEO Pete Van Helden. In addition to his new role as COO, McNiff will remain as the company’s president and continue to serve […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Expands Goals To Fight Hunger, Inspire Healthy Eating
In support of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies will contribute new goals and initiatives designed to help break the cycle of hunger and empower nutrition and health through technology and information. “At Albertsons Companies, our purpose is to bring people together around the joys of food and to […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Supports Florida Hurricane Relief With $1M Donation
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $1 million to nonprofits, including the American Red Cross and United Way, supporting relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Ian. On Sept. 30, Publix is activating a company-wide donation campaign, allowing customers and employees to help those affected by the hurricane. Donations may be made in […]
Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Produce News
Meijer To Offer Discounts On Produce For SNAP Customers
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer will begin offering special discounts on fruits and vegetables for its SNAP customers. The initiative – which will include discounts from 5-10 percent on SNAP purchases on qualifying produce – is thanks to a waiver granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that Meijer applied for earlier this year. “As a […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE To Open Largest Distribution Center In Dallas, TX
KeHE Distributors will unveil its new distribution center on Oct. 5 in Dallas, Texas. The space will total nearly one million square feet, KeHE’s largest facility to date. This distribution center will provide job and growth opportunities for the greater Dallas area and for KeHE. Additionally, the new distribution center allows more dedicated support for the […]