San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has appointed Rebecca Calvin as SVP and CMO, due to the upcoming retirement of Dennis McIntyre. Calvin will begin her role on Sept. 26, reporting to Pete Van Helden, CEO. She will also serve on the company’s executive leadership team. Calvin will lead the company’s marketing efforts which include the […]
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Posted inProduce News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Bako Sweet Concludes Summer Merchandising Contest
Bakersfield, California-based Bako Sweet has concluded its retail merchandising contest that ran May 20-July 4. Produce managers from Sprouts Colton Distribution Center were challenged to create the most creative displays using the brand’s organic sweet potato bags and Traeger grill-themed bin to promote sweet potato consumption during historically low sales months. As a result, stores that […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Meijer Expands General Merchandise, Apparel Supplier Event
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has begun seeking submissions from local and diverse-owned businesses for its Supplier Diversity event focusing on general merchandise and apparel. Vendors must provide video submissions, describing their brand and products, by Sept. 18 to be considered for the virtual event this fall. “While we’ve made great strides to ensure our vendors represent our […]
Posted inBashas', Anniversary Issues, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Bashas’ Stores Known For Scratch‑Made Donuts, Fresh Foods
The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves recently toured a Bashas’ store in Chandler, Arizona, where he was accompanied by Ralph Woodward, SVP of operations for Bashas’ Family of Stores; Team Leader Kris Greco and David Herrera, director of operations for the conventional Bashas’ stores. The Starbucks kiosk was the first stop, where […]
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Dollar General Promotes Garratt To President, CFO
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corporation has promoted CFO John Garratt to president, effective Sept. 1. Garratt will retain his role as CFO, which includes oversight of the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. As president, Garratt will add responsibilities for the company’s initiative relating to healthcare and its expansion to Mexico. Garratt joined Dollar General […]
Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology, Sustainability News
Meijer Launches Drones To Clean Great Lake Beaches, Waterways
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is participating in the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program with the use of two pieces of technology – the BeBot and Pixie Drone – to clean up the beaches and waterways in partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region. This initiative is supporting the single largest deployment of these types of eco-friendly […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Names Go Fresh, Local Supplier Accelerator Cohort
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the winners of its second annual Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator. The cohort consists of five new and emerging brands, each selected to join Kroger’s Fresh suppliers and enhance the selection of local items available across the Kroger Family of Companies. The 2022 Go Fresh & Local Accelerator winners are: […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Recognized On Forbes’ Best Employers By State List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Forbes’ America’s Best Employers by State list for the fourth year in a row, this year ranked No. 3 in South Carolina. The company also finished No. 28 in Florida, No. 26 in Georgia, No. 23 in North Carolina, No. 20 in Tennessee and No. 19 in Alabama. “At […]