Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Receives Distinguished Philanthropist Award

Audubon Florida named Publix Super Markets as its 2022 Distinguished Philanthropist Award recipient at a Dec. 2 ceremony in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization whose generosity provides support for Audubon Florida. “We’re honored to receive this award and proud of the continued work we’re […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer To Open New Grocery Store Concept Jan. 26

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer announced Jan. 26 as the opening day for its first two Meijer Grocery stores in Orion Township and Macomb Township. “By opening Meijer Grocery stores, we’re introducing a new way for our customers to shop that provides convenience, value and the great quality our customers have always come to expect from Meijer,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO. “Our customers’ […]

Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, West

Gelson’s Celebrates Store Reopening In Encino, CA

Gelson’s has announced the grand reopening of its store at 16450 Ventura Blvd in Encino, Calfornia. The celebration will take place at select times Dec. 9-11. The relaunched Gelson’s Encino includes a remodeled Wine Cellar, Wolfgang Puck, Floral and Viktor Benes. The grand reopening will feature various vendor samples (such as wine and other center store options), kitchen […]

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

BJ’s Wholesale Club Launches Retail Media Program

Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched its retail media program, BJ’s Media Edge, using Microsoft PromoteIQ. The program offers brands an advertising solution to connect with the club’s members. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Microsoft and offer brand partners a highly effective, omnichannel approach in order to increase brand exposure to our members,” said Rachael […]

Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Dairy News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

1836 Farms Debuts Environmentally-Friendly Glass Bottles

1836 Farms, a family-owned organic creamery based in Terrell, Texas, is offering products bottled in custom Texas designed glass, reusable bottles. The milk glasses can be returned to the point of purchase for deposit refund or applied to new purchases. They are returned to the creamery to be rinsed, sanitized and refilled. Bottled the old-fashioned way, all 1836 […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds, College Football Teams Provide 828K Meals

Throughout the 2022 college football season, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds partnered with 33 higher education institutions to provide 828,000 meals to local food banks. For every sack, the grocer’s foundation provided 1,000 meals per school to each of their local Feeding America member food bank. The foundation was founded in 2014 by the grocer […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Snacks Brands, West

Fresh Cravings Expands Vegan Dip Lineup At Publix

Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings has expanded its collection of dips at Publix stores with the addition of Jalapeño Popper and French Onion Plant Based Dips. These gluten-, dairy- and preservative-free products join the Fresh Cravings family of refrigerated salsas, hummus and plant-based dips. Jalapeño Popper is a new flavor in the company’s plant based dip lineup. […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Predicts 2023 Top Trends Across Categories

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has revealed its Top Trends for 2023. Experts expanded this year’s predictions beyond nutrition to include the most anticipated products and practices of health and wellness; body care and beauty; and food and beverage. To pinpoint the predictions, Natural Grocers’ nutrition education team, consisting of health and wellness experts ranging from […]