Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

Stater Bros. Markets Makes Executive Leadership Appointments

Stater Bros. Markets has shared several promotions within its executive leadership team, all of which will become effective Sept. 29, when President and COO Greg McNiff assumes the role of president and CEO. Rebecca Calvin Calvin has been elevated to EVP and CMO, adding oversight of the company’s supply chain to her marketing responsibilities. Calvin […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, The Raley's Companies, West

Raley’s, Divert Team Up to Cut Food Waste, Fight Hunger

Divert Inc., a circular economy company focused on preventing food waste, has implemented its platform across all 118 of The Raley’s Companies’ retail locations in California and Nevada, achieving full participation within one month. The program enhances the grocer’s landfill diversion efforts while expanding food recovery initiatives to get more fresh food to people in need. […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, National, News

Aldi Partners With Uber Eats To Launch Nationwide Grocery Delivery

Uber Technologies and Aldi have teamed up to make the grocer’s offerings available on Uber Eats for the first time, bringing on-demand delivery to more than 2,500 locations nationwide. The partnership allows shoppers to order Aldi-exclusive products – including fresh produce, organic meats, bakery items, wine and seasonal favorites – through the Uber Eats app. […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. Expands OTC Benefit Card Acceptance

Wakefern Food Corp.’s supermarket banners – ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market – now accept InComm Healthcare, NationsBenefits and S3 Health Benefit OTC (Over-the-Counter) cards. OTC benefit cards are prepaid and often provided as a supplemental benefit by Medicare Advantage plans and other insurers to help offset […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, KeHE Distributors, National, News

KeHE Distributors, Sprouts Farmers Market Extend Partnership

KeHE Distributors has announced a 10-year extension of its distribution agreement with Sprouts Farmers Market. “Together, we’ve built a foundation of mutual success that has powered remarkable growth for both organizations,” said Scott Widtfeldt, EVP of sales at KeHE. “This extension positions both KeHE and Sprouts to accelerate innovation, enhance efficiency and unlock new opportunities […]

Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News

AWG, Decorworx Enhance Design Services For Independent Grocers

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. and design and production firm Decorworx have begun a partnership to provide enhanced store solutions to AWG member retailers. As a part of the collaboration, AWG has discontinued its Design and Decor Source Group (DSG), which for more than 30 years provided interior design, production and installation services to AWG members. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Selects Birdzi For Personalized Marketing Campaigns

Wakefern Food Corp. has selected Birdzi’s customer intelligence platform to better understand shopper needs and enhance promotional outreach. “From the beginning, Wakefern was impressed by Birdzi’s best-in-class automation and personalization capabilities and the company’s desire for constant innovation,” said Darren Caudill, chief sales officer, Wakefern. “Working with Birdzi enables our supermarket banners to better respond […]