Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, National

Kroger Participates In National Convening On Hunger, Nutrition

The Kroger Co. participated July 14 in the National Convening to inform the White House Conference on hunger, nutrition and health at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. The one-day event brought together different viewpoints to identify and discuss solutions for the crises around hunger, nutrition and diet-related chronic disease. “Kroger’s position at the nexus of fresh […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West

Bashas’ Breaks Guinness World Records Title For Anniversary Celebration

Bashas’ has been named the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest doughnut mosaic (logo). Hundreds of people gathered July 12 at Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, to witness the attempt. Building a record-breaking doughnut mosaic is just one activity that the grocer has in place to celebrate its 90th anniversary. To learn […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Opens New Supermarket In Beaufort, SC

Publix Super Markets opened a new location July 13 at 33 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, South Carolina. 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. “We are very excited for the opening of our newest Publix location,” […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To New Locations

Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the addition of spoke facilities in Nashville, Tennessee, and Maywood, Illinois. Working in conjunction with nearby fulfillment centers, Kroger Delivery will now reach customers in the greater Nashville and the Chicago metro areas. “Kroger Delivery offers customers a truly differentiated service. Orders are transported in refrigerated trucks and delivered […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West

Tyson Foods, Albertsons Launch Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork

Tyson Foods and Albertsons are introducing Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork to shoppers in Portland, Oregon. The Tyson Foods fresh meats’ brand is available at 140 Albertsons stores within the Portland division. The product line is designed to meet consumers’ needs for e-commerce-friendly options.  “We are thrilled to introduce Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork to Albertsons shoppers,” […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Introduces Boost Loyalty Membership For Customers

Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the national launch of Boost by Kroger, which represents the latest expansion of its loyalty program. The annual membership provides customers unlimited free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more, fuel discounts of up to $1 per gallon and additional savings on Our Brands products. Kroger estimates the membership can save […]

Posted inGelson's, Executive News, West

Bagan Named Gelson’s President; McDougall To Remain CEO

Encino, California-based Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president, with Rob McDougall remaining as CEO. The new leadership position marks Bagan’s second promotion in 14 months, evolving from CMO to COO in May 2021. As president, he will assume greater management of Gelson’s while serving on its executive team with McDougall, CFO Clare Bogle and CIO […]