Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest

Central Market Observes Pride Month With Products, Cooking Classes

In celebration of Pride Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will offer a collection of Pride-themed products and cooking classes hosted by LGBTQ+ celebrity chefs. These products will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Pride Month, running through June 30. Pride Month virtual cooking classes will feature an exciting lineup of award-winning chefs, beginning […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Begins Annual Summers Without Hunger Campaign

Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has begun its third annual “Summers Without Hunger” campaign to address the need by helping provide meals to fight child hunger this summer. Nearly 22 million children count on school-provided meals but less than 17 percent have access to summer meal programs. Through June 28, people have the opportunity to make […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Online Grocery Technology, Southeast

Kroger, Market Wagon Partner For Digital Farmers Market

The Kroger Co. has launched a digital farmers market in Atlanta, Georgia, in partnership with Market Wagon. Developed as an e-commerce marketplace for local farmers and businesses, the service is a digital platform that offers customers a range of fresh, local products. Market Wagon partners with more than 2,500 local farmers and artisans to take […]

Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

KeHE Distributors Show To Make In-Person Return To Chicago June 15-16

Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has announced the return of its holiday show. The digital portion of the event will be held June 9-21 on KeHE Connect and the in-person event will take place June 15-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The KeHE Holiday Show offers an opportunity to learn about and experience sought-after products and cutting-edge […]

Posted inCostco Wholesale, Center Store, Northeast

Tessemae Launches Classic Ranch Sauce In Costco Stores

Baltimore, Maryland-based Tessemae’s announced that its 24-oz. Squeeze Bottle Classic Ranch is available in 75 Costco Clubs across Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Ohio. “We’ve made tremendous strides in terms of growing our presence in the retail community over recent years, but this is a true milestone for us. We know the commitment to quality […]

Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest

Coborn’s Appoints Jones To Board Of Directors

St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has announced the appointment of Keri Jones, former CEO of Christopher & Banks, to its board of directors. Jones began her role on May 24. “As our organization continues to expand, we acknowledge Keri’s comprehensive and extensive retail experience and welcome her insight to our board,” said Chris Coborn, chairman […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods

Major Grocery Retailers Named On Axios-Harris Poll 100

Grocery stores are riding reputational highs two years after the start of COVID-19 – with regional chains in particular being recognized for weathering the supply-chain storm. At the same time, the pandemic-era halo many industries enjoyed are beginning to normalize. Those are among the insights of the Axios-Harris Poll 100, an annual ranking of the […]