Cincinnati-based Kroger Co.’s Simple Truth brand is marking its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of offering customers foods made with simple ingredients. “A decade ago, Simple Truth was born when we identified that our customers wanted a simpler way to shop for free-from and organic products,” said Juan De Paoli, VP of Our Brands. “The mission we […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Procurant Expands Executive Leadership Team With New Hire
Watsonville, California-based Procurant has named 30-year industry solutions veteran Ian Grow to the senior leadership team as VP of strategic accounts. “When you combine the best technology and the best people, you can really accelerate the benefits your customers receive,” said Eric Peters, CEO. “That’s exactly what we try to do here at Procurant, and I […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Ingles Markets, Midwest
Hy-Vee Pharmacies Offer Low-Cost Insulin, Free Shingles Vaccine
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has announced that Medicare Part D beneficiaries are able to access reduced-cost monthly insulin supplies and free Shingrix vaccines at pharmacy locations, as outlined in the recent Inflation Reduction Act, which went into effect Jan. 1. Insulin out-of-pocket cap Under the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare Part D beneficiaries who take insulin will […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Health Introduces New Brand Campaign
Cincinnati-based Kroger Health has unveiled its new brand campaign, “A World of Care is In-Store.” The campaign focuses on the ways customers can take advantage of the wide variety of expert and credible health services conveniently available to them in their hometown grocery store. “‘A World of Care Is In-Store’ speaks to [our mission],” said […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Executive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Names Conklin As President, CEO
Naperville, Illinois based KeHE Distributors has announced that Deb Conklin will become its president and CEO on April 1, when Brandon Barnholt will move into the executive chairman role. The change in executive leadership, which KeHE said is the result of a planned succession process, comes after Barnholt has helped lead the company through a time of growth […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Southeast
Fresh Express Celebrates New Year With Intentions Challenge
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express is celebrating the new year with its annual Fresh Intentions Challenge, an online and social campaign. For the fourth consecutive year, Fresh Express invites consumers to commit to the 30-day challenge and share their progress for a chance to win prizes. The company offers more than 100 varieties of salads – from leafy […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Provides Update On Legal Proceedings
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced that the State of Washington Supreme Court has granted the company’s motion to hold an expedited review of the temporary restraining order against its previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend. The date for the review has been moved from Feb. 9 to Jan. 17. Albertsons Cos. continues to […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Host Best Of Local Brands Summit March 1
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in March to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands summit began in early 2021, more than 125 new […]