Posted inFeature, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods

XRC Labs Investing In Future Of Grocery

XRC Labs – Accelerated Retail and Consumer Labs – is a venture capital firm and accelerator for the next generation of disruptors in the retail technology, consumer goods and consumerization of healthcare sectors.  XRC has three types of funds with different stages and company type priorities, but all are consumer retail related. Al Sambar, general partner, […]

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

H-E-B, Favor Delivery Celebrate Fifth Anniversary

To celebrate their five-year anniversary, H-E-B and Favor Delivery will support five Texas-based nonprofits with gifts totaling $100,000. Together, the companies have established a delivery service that has grown to serve people in more than 400 cities across the state. The nonprofits, which focus on STEM education for underserved and underrepresented groups, were chosen for their drive to advance equity […]

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

H-E-B Calls For Annual Quest For Texas Best Contest Entries

H-E-B has announced the call for entries for its 10th Annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best. Submissions will be accepted Feb. 22-April 6. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their products on H-E-B shelves across the state. H-E-B has discovered more than 960 products throughout […]

Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Midwest

Kaukauna Introduces New Recipe, Packaging For Products

Chicago-based Kaukauna recently unveiled new packaging, as well as a new recipe for its cheese balls and logs. “For more than 100 years, Kaukauna has been a casual entertaining staple that friends and families everywhere can rely on,” said Michael Averbook, brand manager of Kaukauna. “As a brand with deep Midwestern roots, we know fall is the perfect time […]

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

BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Store Feb. 17 In Florida

BJ’s Wholesale Club will open a new store Feb. 17 at 6360 Grandview Parkway in Davenport, Florida. After the opening, the retailer will have 236 U.S. clubs. The club will have a BJ’s Gas location on site, with the opportunity to earn extra savings through BJ’s Fuel Saver Program. The gas station will offer regular, premium and diesel fuels. “Bringing […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Opens Applications For 2023 Game Changers Scholarship

The Kroger Co. and The Procter & Gamble Co. have opened the application window for its 2023 Game Changers Scholarship. In its second year, 23 $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to diverse female students pursuing a business-related, sciences, technical and/or liberal arts undergraduate degree or certificate. The scholarship is presented by The Kroger Foundation and […]