Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Begins Register Campaign To Support Puerto Rico Relief

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is beginning a register campaign to allow customers to assist Puerto Rico in response to the effects of Hurricane Fiona. Donations can be made at checkout at any Publix store in the Jacksonville, Lakeland and Miami divisions, and 100 percent of the donations will go to the American Red Cross. This will help […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Merchandising News, Midwest

Meijer Seeks Local Artisans For Frederik’s Product Line

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is seeking products from local chefs and culinary artisans to be featured in its Frederik’s by Meijer line of innovative food. Prospective vendors interested in partnering with the retailer to expand their retail-ready products onto its shelves under the retailer’s foodie-focused line can submit for consideration by Oct. 21. Those selected will partner with […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods

Ocean Brands Launches Wild Caught Tinned Seafood In U.S.

Ocean Brands, a brand of sustainably-caught fish in Canada, launched its line of tinned seafood Sept. 21 across the U.S. In partnership with Matiz, Ocean’s has introduced eight varieties of Brisling sardines and Mackerel filets. All Ocean’s fish are wild caught in their prime using sustainable fishing practices and hand packed, without artificial ingredients. “We […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Nonfood Items, West

Albertsons To Bring Services, Resources To Local Community

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced a new partnership with WinnCompanies to bring essential services to more than 133,000 residents across 520 properties nationally. The collaboration will provide grocery, prescription and vaccination resources to seniors and families, reducing accessibility barriers and fostering the company’s commitment to support health and well-being. “We recognize that many people […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods

ECRS Congratulates Grocery Partners On ‘Best Retailers List’

Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS has congratulated two of its retail partners, Earth Fare and Harps Food Stores, for being named in the top 10 of America’s Best Retailers of 2022 in the supermarket category.  The list is compiled by Newsweek and is based on feedback from thousands of shoppers across the U.S. who rank the stores for customer satisfaction based on the entire […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger CIO Shares Grocer’s Strategy At Groceryshop Expo

At the Groceryshop convention Sept. 21 in Las Vegas, Kroger Co. CIO and SVP Yael Cosset shared the grocer’s strategy and changes in shopping trends. “We know our customers have different needs based on their daily lives and the question becomes: What, when and how? Our seamless ecosystem brings all of these factors together, without asking the […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Celebrates Opening Of Location In Mobile, AL

Publix Super Markets opened a new store Sept. 21 at Bickley Station, located at 9124 Cottage Hill Road in Mobile, Alabama. The 48,387-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. The location also features an upstairs seating area for […]

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

H-E-B Opens New Location In Frisco, TX

H-E-B opened the doors to its new store Sept. 21 at 4800 Main St. in Frisco, Texas. The 118,000-square-foot store, which is the retailer’s flagship banner, joins the network of six Central Market locations that have been serving Dallas-Fort Worth shoppers for more than two decades. The store has features such as a True Texas Barbecue restaurant; […]