Posted inMeijer, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest, Sustainability News

Meijer Unveils Rain Gardens To Improve Water Quality At Store

In an effort to improve the water quality in Ox Creek and support pollinators that are critical for local agriculture, Meijer partnered with the Berrien County Drain Commission and the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission to install four rain gardens throughout its Benton Harbor store parking lot. The project is comprised of three small rain gardens in […]

Posted inSouthwest, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Whole Foods

Walmart Jumps Into Roblox With Virtual Universe

Bentonville, Arkansas-based is launching two new immersive experiences in the metaverse mega-platform, Roblox. Called Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play, the spaces offer interactive content and entertainment for customers, bringing to life the best of Walmart’s “aisles” in a virtual world. Walmart Land will bring fashion, style, beauty and entertainment items to the global […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Midwest

BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open First Indiana Location

BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its first store in Indiana on Sept. 30. The opening of the store at 13210 Tegler Drive in Noblesville will bring the retailer’s number of U.S. locations to 231. The new club will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site and offer members low fuel prices, with the opportunity to earn extra savings through BJ’s […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Expands To Go Services At 24 Additional Stores

Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has expanded its Food Lion To Go grocery pick up service to 24 more stores in North Carolina and Kentucky. The grocer is offering shoppers the first pickup for free. Customers can confirm availability and place orders through the Food Lion To Go website or the Food Lion To Go app. Shoppers can also […]

Posted inMeijer, Frozen Food, Midwest, Sustainability News

Meijer Recognized By EPA For Low Refrigerant Emissions Rate

For the second consecutive year, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all the GreenChill Partners over the past year. As an active participant in the EPA’s program since 2012, the retailer has made reducing its refrigerant leak rate […]

Posted inProduce News, Bristol Farms, West

Plenty Partners With Bristol Farms For Produce Expansion

On the cusp of opening its Compton, California, farm, Plenty Unlimited is beginning its expansion to Southern California in partnership with Bristol Farms, a specialty gourmet grocer. Outside of local markets in the Compton community, Plenty leafy greens will be available in Southern California exclusively at Bristol Farms for the remainder of the year. This marks the first […]

Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Whole Foods

Snack Brands Unite To Release Variety Multipack

Building on the relationship previously announced in 2021, Keebler and Mother’s have teamed up with Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands to create grab-and-go variety multipacks. With a growing demand for snack food variety offerings, this partnership aligns category leaders with their iconic brand portfolios to gain larger retail reach. “This partnership brings two sweet and salty snacking powerhouses […]

Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Plant-Based News, West

Food Story Brands Celebrates ‘Salsabration,’ Hummuses, Dips

Food Story Brands has found success amid the COVID-19 pandemic with its “salsabration” social media campaign and international ingredients. A family-owned company based out of Phoenix, Arizona, Food Story develops brands and products in the food and beverage industries.  Among other innovation and speed-to-market product solutions, the company offers strategic brand consulting, product development, logistics […]