Posted inHealth & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger, Hy-Vee Hosting 2026 Nourishing Change Conference

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., and Hy-Vee will host the second annual Nourishing Change Conference June 2-4 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Building on the success of the inaugural event, the Nourishing Change Conference will bring together leaders from public and private sectors who are committed to […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Amazon Fresh, National, News

Amazon Introduces Grocery Private Label Brand

Amazon has launched Amazon Grocery, a private label brand featuring more than 1,000 food items rated four stars or above. The brand unites Amazon’s customer favorite Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly brands into one grocery essentials collection, available at Amazon Fresh stores and Amazon.com. Items range from milk, olive oil and fresh produce to meat […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Eliminating Synthetic Dyes Across All Private Label Products

Walmart U.S. plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and the use of an additional 30 ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes from its private brand food products. The change, which includes all Walmart U.S. food private brands such as Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guaranteed and bettergoods, is in line with evolving customer preferences and supports […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Expands DoorDash Partnership Across All Banners

The Kroger Co. has expanded its partnership with DoorDash to bring its full grocery assortment, including exclusive Our Brands products and everyday essentials, to customers. Kroger has been one of the most searched and requested grocers on DoorDash. Beginning Oct. 1, customers can shop its full grocery assortment across banners like Mariano’s, Fred Meyer, Ralphs […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Unveils Fast Charging Station In Mount Laurel, NJ

ShopRite held a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 16 to celebrate a new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station in the parking lot of its store at 1000 Nixon Drive in the Mount Laurel Township of New Jersey. The Electrify America station features six Hyper-Fast chargers, each capable of delivering up to 350kW – fast enough […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, IGA, National, News

IGA, Red Pepper Collaborate On Digital Marketing Solutions

The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has announced a new Red Oval Partnership with Red Pepper Digital, a provider of digital marketing solutions for retailers. The partnership will give IGA’s network of independent grocery stores access to innovative digital circular and advertising platforms that help grocers reach shoppers more effectively and drive measurable sales growth. “Our […]

Posted inAnniversary Issues, Affiliated Foods, News, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year

Affiliated Foods Leverages Technology To Boost Retailer Services, Engagement

Amarillo, Texas-based Affiliated Foods Inc. is investing in forward-thinking technology to enhance the shopping experience for consumers and improve operational efficiency for its retail members. Among the most visible innovations is the implementation of digital video rails in member stores – a project led by Josh Silvia, AFI’s network and PC manager. Vusion v-rails is […]