Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Marketing News, Midwest

Kroger To Host Spring Hiring Event April 30 To Fill 23K Roles

Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. will hold a spring hiring event April 30 – the grocer’s third nationwide hybrid hiring event. The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for 23,000 open roles across all departments, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy and healthcare roles. The event will have virtual interviews and on-site interviews […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Executive News, West

Bumble Bee Seafood Hires Castro-Malaspina As VP Of National Accounts

San Diego, California-based The Bumble Bee Seafood Co. has hired Sebastian Castro-Malaspina as VP of national grocery accounts. He will be responsible for providing strategic leadership by utilizing category, customer and consumer insight information to support development and execution of effective and sustainable sales initiatives for the company. With nearly 20 years of experience working across several […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, Beverage News, National, Produce News, Whole Foods

Presence Unveils Key Trends, Predictions For Consumers In 2022

In the past few years, there’s been a shift as consumers have become more focused on better-for-you products and prioritizing their health and wellness needs. They are also better informed today than ever before. People have become more conscious of the way they shop, consume and dispose of everyday items. “The new generation of consumers […]

Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, National

Gotham Greens Expanding In Key Growth Markets Across U.S.

New York, New York-based Gotham Greens, a Certified B Corporation and indoor farming pioneer that operates one of the largest networks of high-tech hydroponic greenhouses in North America, will double the size of its greenhouse capacity from 600,000 square feet to more than 1.2 million square feet in 2022. Development is currently underway for new greenhouse […]

Posted inWegmans, Independent Store News, Northeast, Retailers

Wegmans Announces Retirement Of Gardner As SVP

Rochester, New York-based Wegmans Food Markets Inc. has announced that Marty Gardner, SVP of merchandising, distribution, manufacturing, food safety and pharmacy, will retire in May, following a 40-year-career with the company. “Marty has made a significant impact through his passion for excellence across every area of our company,” said Colleen Wegman, president and CEO. “He cares deeply […]

Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest, Sustainability News

H-E-B To Hand Out 250K Reusable Bags On Earth Day April 22

H-E-B will celebrate Earth Day with its annual reusable bag give away, which provides 250,000 custom-designed reusable bags to customers across Texas. Beginning April 22, customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop or Mi Tienda store in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag, while supplies last. The bags feature art designed […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Kroger Names Dickerson As Houston Division’s Corporate Affairs Manager

The Kroger Houston division announced Teresa Dickerson, formerly corporate affairs manager for the organization’s Delta-Memphis division, will now lead corporate affairs, including internal and external, reputation communications, government and community relations for the Houston, Texas, division. The division includes 108 stores in the Greater Houston area and Louisiana. Dickerson joined The Kroger Co. in 2014 and has more than 20 […]

Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer LPGA Classic Partners With J Brewers For Hospitality Experience

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will welcome families, foodies and golf fans from across the Midwest to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a golf tournament June 16-19 at Blythefield Country Club.  “While we’re excited to bring the tournament back at the large scale that our community remembers from previous years, we’ve refreshed it with new elements that will […]