The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has donated $1 million to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The grant is part of the DGLF’s 30th anniversary celebration in 2023 and will extend the Imagination Library’s work to provide free books to children from birth to age 5. “Access to quality print materials and books play a critical role […]
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Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Celebrates Anniversary With Discounts, Giveaway
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is highlighting its largest sale of the year in celebration of its 68th anniversary. To mark this occasion, customers are invited to an “Anniversary Celebration” on Aug. 17-19. “We are excited to celebrate another year of nurturing our customers with the best possible products at our ‘Always Affordable’ prices. We’ve come […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Northeast
Winn To Succeed Palmer As CEO Of C&S Wholesale Grocers
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers has announced that CEO Bob Palmer will retire on Oct. 2, with Chief Operating Officer Eric Winn succeeding him. Palmer, who will continue to serve on C&S’ board of directors, will work with Winn in the months ahead to ensure a smooth transition. Since his appointment as CEO in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Gelson's, West
Instacart Adds Customizable Storefronts, Shoppable Campaigns
San Francisco-based Instacart has introduced new capabilities for its enterprise e-commerce solutions that make it easier for retailers to customize their storefronts and launch shoppable campaigns for holidays or special occasions. Retailers can modify their homepages, create custom landing pages and build shoppable campaigns from a dashboard in Instacart Storefront and Storefront Pro. Stew Leonard’s is using […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Upgrades 47 Stores In North Carolina
With a $77 million capital investment, Food Lion has upgraded several stores across North Carolina. On Aug. 2, the Salisbury, North Carolina-based retailer will hold ribbon-cutting events at 47 stores in the Greenville, Jacksonville and New Bern area. Afterward, the first 100 customers in line will receive a mystery gift card valued up to $250, a […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Association News, Beverage News, Gelson's, National
Retailers Uncork Big Sales With Private Label Wine
Dollar sales of private label wine in all U.S. outlets jumped 9.1 percent to $52.2 million for the 52 weeks ending June 18, versus the same period in 2022, according to new data from Circana. Unit sales grew 8 percent for the same period. Store brand spirits are another strong segment, with dollar sales up […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Beverage News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Safeway, Albertsons Uncork Vine & Cellar Wine Delivery
Safeway and Albertsons have introduced Vine & Cellar, a collection of curated wines available online with home delivery in one to three business days. Offered only in California, Vine & Cellar features an expanded assortment of wine varietals and global wine regions selected by Curtis Mann, master of wine and group VP of alcohol for […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast
Kroger Opens Second Spoke Facility In Kentucky
The Kroger Co. announced the opening July 27 of a spoke facility in Independence, Kentucky, that will work in conjunction with its fulfillment center in nearby Monroe, Ohio. The location marks the company’s second spoke facility in the commonwealth, joining one in Louisville that opened in May 2022. According to Kroger, orders will be assembled […]