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Coborn’s Opens New Grocery Store In Buffalo, MN

Coborn’s Inc. is celebrating the grand opening of a new store located at 630 Ryan’s Way in Buffalo, Minnesota. This marks the 60th grocery store and the 29th Coborn’s supermarket in the company’s retail portfolio. The company recently completed significant updates at its Coborn’s location in Park Rapids and has several other locations currently being […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Bumble Bee Seafoods Expands, Elevates Prime Gourmet Tuna Line

Bumble Bee Seafoods, the 120-year-old household brand, is evolving the Bumble Bee Prime product line, formerly known as Prime Fillet. The updated product line includes both canned tuna and salmon products, as well as a new on-the-go snack kit format. “The Bumble Bee Prime product line is designed to offer a premium experience that is […]

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

Publix Named One Of Fortune’s Best Workplaces

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, ranking No. 5 of the 15 best large retail workplaces. With more than 1,280 stores across seven states, Publix associates named its resources, culture and giving back as reasons they enjoy working there. “Our company was founded over 90 years […]

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

Kroger’s Atlanta Division Offers New Annual Membership To Customers

Kroger’s Atlanta Division has announced Boost by Kroger Plus, an annual membership providing additional convenience and value for customers, as part of its loyalty program. For either $59 or $99 per year, Boost provides customers access to free delivery and additional benefits like 2X fuel points, up to $1 off per gallon of fuel.  “Customers are increasingly […]

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KeHE Announces ‘Golden Ticket’ Winners Of Diversity TrendFinder Event

Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has announced the “Golden Ticket” winners of its recent Diversity TrendFinder event, fast tracking them into its DIVERSEtrade program. Nearly 200 suppliers were each given 20 minutes to pitch their brand one-on-one to KeHE’s Category Management team, which chose 20 to be added to the distributor’s assortment. “Diversity, equality and inclusion is […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast

‘Publix Quick Picks’ Virtual Convenience Store Now Available In Southeast

Instacart and Publix are introducing the grocery retailer’s virtual convenience offering – Publix Quick Picks. Available across Publix’s seven-state footprint, the new storefront allows customers to shop from its assortment of fresh groceries, pantry and household essentials, meals and snacks for delivery in as fast as 30 minutes with Instacart Priority Delivery. Publix Quick Picks first launched in September […]

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Carlie C’s IGA Continues To Expand Its Service Area

‘Challenging environment’ persists, but also offers grocer opportunities  by Eric Pereira / content creator Mack McLamb, owner of Carlie C’s IGA, which has 25 stores in North Carolina, plans to open two more locations this year. His stores are primarily in the eastern part of the state, however the new ones will be more central. […]

Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National, Plant-Based News, The Kroger Co.

Plant Based World Expo Features Industry Leaders, Product Innovations

Companies looking to meet growing consumer demand for plant-based are encouraged to attend the Plant Based World Expo North America, to be held Dec. 9-10 at the Javits Center in New York. PBW is the only professional 100 percent plant-based focused event for foodservice and retail professionals, distributors, investors and manufacturers. Plant Based World Expo will […]