Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Publix VP Of Real Estate Strategy To Retire; New VP Announced

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has announced the retirement of Bob Balcerak, VP of real estate strategy, effective March 31. Balcerak began his Publix career in 1993 as a meat cutter in Orlando, Florida. After working in various positions within the meat department, in 1996 he was promoted to meat manager and in 1999 to assistant […]

Posted inCentral Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest

Central Market Celebrates Women’s History Month With Product Spotlights

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will spotlight a collection of products from female-owned companies. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Women’s History Month, running March 2-29. Central Market’s offerings include everything from wines and gourmet chocolates to meats and grocery items from female-owned companies. This celebration is a part of Central Market’s “Be […]

Posted inFred Meyer, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, West

Kroger’s Fred Meyer Stores Launch Loop In Portland, OR

The Kroger Co. and Loop, a circular reuse platform developed by TerraCycle, have launched a selection of products in reusable packaging rather than in single-use plastic.  Customers can now walk into one of 25 Kroger-owned Fred Meyer stores in the Portland metro area and purchase more than 20 products from leading consumer brands packaged in […]

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

H-E-B Accepting Applications For 2022 Quest For Texas Best Competition

San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B has announced the company’s call for entries is now open for the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition.  Submissions will be accepted Feb. 23 through April 7 and qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state. […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast

PFMA Welcomes Albertsons VP Shiles To Board Of Directors

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has announced the addition of Rena Shiles, VP of operations at Albertsons Companies, to its board of directors.  Shiles leads the ACME Markets subsidiary of the MidAtlantic Division of Albertsons, overseeing 86 grocery stores that cover central and southern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.  “ACME Markets […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Food Lion Donates 250K Meals On Supermarket Employee Day

Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion is helping to provide 246,000 meals – three meals for a full day of nourishment on behalf of each of its 82,000 associates. The donation is to recognize Supermarket Employee Day, which is part of a national effort to honor frontline grocery workers. The donated meals will help Feeding America, […]

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

Kroger And Kitchen United Open Kitchen Center In Houston, TX

Kroger and Kitchen United MIX have announced the opening of a kitchen center in The Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Customers can order freshly prepared, on-demand meals from any or all participating restaurants. “Our customers know they can count on Kroger as a destination for the freshest meal solutions,” said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger’s group VP of […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Barons Market, Home Page Latest News, West

Barons Market Sees Results Via Partnerships With Micro-Influencers

Southern California-based Barons Market has grown a community online through social media by showcasing employees, sharing news and drawing customers into its stores. Another one of those opportunities is working with micro-influencers in the same area.  “Unlike typical celebrities, experts or public figures, they’re individuals who work or specialize in a particular vertical and frequently […]