Albertsons Cos. has launched the Afresh platform in the meat and seafood departments of more than 2,200 banner stores, including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Vons and ACME. The platform aims to drive better decision-making across the fresh supply chain, with connected solutions built for fresh food. As a result of its partnership with Afresh, Albertsons […]
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Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Holding OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit
Hy-Vee Inc.’s OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit, a networking and showcase event set for Jan. 31, will provide an opportunity to advance local minority- and women-owned companies. The Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit, which will be held at the Scott Conference Center on the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Scott campus, will feature an expo offering resources, […]
Posted inAmazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Meijer, National, Whole Foods
Study: Amazon Leads Grocery Retailers In Personalization
A special edition of dunnhumby’s Retailer Preference Index, designed to determine which retailers in the $1 trillion U.S. grocery market best personalize the customer shopping experience, finds that Amazon leads the way, followed by H-E-B in second and then Kroger. According to the inaugural report for “Leadership in Personalization,” these three retailers are at the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Expanding Into Salinas, CA
Vallarta Supermarkets is continuing its California expansion to Monterey County with the Nov. 15 opening of a new store at 1050 N. Davis Road in Salinas. “We are extremely excited to open our doors in Salinas,” said Lizette Gomez, director of marketing for Vallarta Supermarkets. “This new location allows us to connect with an even […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
PLMA Names 2023 Salute To Excellence Award Winners
Sweet potato pancake mix from Giant Eagle, cauliflower-crust pizza from Albertsons and potstickers from Amazon are among PLMA’s 2023 Salute to Excellence award winners for store brand innovation. These products join nearly 100 Salute to Excellence winners announced Nov. 12 at PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago. Created in 1986, the annual awards […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Communities Through ‘Score To Give More’ Program
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is teaming up with 54 colleges and universities, including 16 women’s teams, to help feed those in need through its “Score To Give More” campaign. For each free throw made by participating schools, Food Lion Feeds will donate 100 meals to the school’s local food bank or pantry, up […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest
Kroger Breaks Ground On Marketplace Store In Fort Worth, TX
The Kroger Co. has broken ground on a new Kroger Marketplace format store at 113 East Bonds Ranch Road in Fort Worth, Texas. The 123,000-square-foot store, built on nearly 17 acres, is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024. The new store is anticipated to create 250-300 new jobs for the Fort Worth […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Smart & Final, West
Smart & Final Extra! To Open Nov. 15 In Madera, CA
Smart & Final will open its first Smart & Final Extra! store Nov. 15 at 2237 W. Cleveland Ave., Suite 101 in Madera, California. The new 32,000-square-foot store will offer customers in the San Joaquin Valley an option for quality, budget-friendly household and club-sized products. “As a local Madera resident, I know families from across […]