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Smart & Final Names Drew President As Hirz Announces Retirement

Commerce, California-based Smart & Final has named Scott Drew its new president after Dave Hirz, current president and CEO, announced his retirement. Hirz has been with Smart & Final for almost 12 years. His retirement will be effective Feb. 1. Drew has been with the company since March 2010, serving as chief operating officer since June […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Leaders Honored For Dedication To Associates

Publix Super Markets recognized 12 leaders on Dec. 14 with the President’s Award during a dinner celebration. The award was given to nine district managers, a recently promoted regional director and two support leaders who embody Publix’s founding philosophies. Recipients have proven their dedication to fairness, mentoring future leaders and maintaining the dignity, value and […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Aldi, Home Page Latest News, National

Aldi Issues 2022 Charcuterie Board Trend Report

As charcuterie boards continue to trend, online searches about charcuterie are up nearly 300 percent in the past 12 months, according to Aldi. New and creative charcuterie boards have been extremely popular this year, and Aldi predicts this will continue to grow throughout 2022.    The ALDI Charcuterie Board of Directors (consisting of seven experts across food and wine) […]

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

Meijer Places 1,000-Plus Orders With Local Restaurants For Employees

For the second year in a row, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer stores and distribution centers are showing appreciation for frontline team members throughout the holiday season by serving meals sourced from local businesses. Restaurants from pizzerias and barbecue joints to sandwich shops and diners are receiving large orders from the retailer to feed hundreds of […]

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New Business Entity Created As Raley’s Completes Bashas’ Co. Purchase

West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has announced the completion of the Bashas’ acquisition and the creation of a new enterprise, The Raley’s Companies.  As previously published, Raley’s had entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all the assets of the Arizona-based Bashas’ Co. This transaction closed earlier this week. “We are humbled by the opportunity to assume […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Albertsons, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, West

Bubbies Ice Cream Expands Distribution In Publix

Phoenix, Arizona-based Bubbies Ice Cream has announced new distribution for its three most popular flavors – Mango, Strawberry and Passion Fruit – in Publix Super Markets. The expansion of its Mochi Ice Cream at the conventional grocer is in response to surging consumer demand, the company said. Publix adds to the growing list of natural […]

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KeHE Distributors Celebrates Opening Of Goodyear, AZ Warehouse

Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors celebrated the grand opening of its new half-million square foot warehouse in Goodyear, Arizona, on Dec. 9. The Goodyear community received the first look at the new distribution center during the day, which included a ribbon-cutting, tours of the new facility as well as locally-inspired and locally-sourced specialty foods served by food trucks. As a part of KeHE’s ongoing mission to serve its communities, attendees […]

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

Kroger Promotes Gump As President Of Houston Division

The Kroger Co. has promoted Laura Gump to president of its Houston, Texas, division. The former VP of merchandising for the division succeeds Joe Kelley, who was recently named president of King Soopers.  “Laura has tremendous experience in the grocery and retail industries,” said Valerie Jabbar, Kroger’s SVP of retail operations. “Her ability to build high-performing […]