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Meijer Commits To 50% Carbon Emission Reduction Goal by 2025

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has committed to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2025. This is an effort to outpace science-based targets by implementing more sustainable operations.  Rooted in the company’s mission to be a good neighbor, Meijer integrates environmental sustainability into daily operations and said it is committed to continuous improvement through […]

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Kroger Releases 10 Food Trend Predictions For 2022

The 2022 Food Trends Report, which predicts emerging food trends, consumer behaviors and popular items for the year ahead, has been released by The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co.  This fourth-annual report centers on the continued dominance of at-home meals, powered by convenience, affordability, social gatherings and the desire for sustainable and nutrient-rich food items. Kroger’s […]

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Port Charlotte, FL Location Jan. 21

BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its newest club in Port Charlotte, Florida on Jan. 21. The opening will bring the retailer’s total number of U.S. locations to 225. The new club is located at 19150 Quesada Ave. It will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site, offering members everyday low fuel prices with the BJ’s Gas Saving Program […]

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Warner Named President Of New Raley’s Division

Under the new enterprise structure, Warner will lead Raley’s in California and Nevada West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has announced the promotion of Jen Warner to president of the Raley’s operating division. For the past two years, Warner has served as the chief administrative officer for the portfolio of operating companies that comprise The […]

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Coborn’s Promotes Meyer To President And Others To Executive Positions

St. Cloud, Minnesota-based- Coborn’s has promoted Dave Meyer as president in addition to his role of chief operating officer of the employee-owned grocery chain.  He will become only the second president in the 101-year history of the company from outside the Coborn family. Chris Coborn will continue to lead the company as chairman and CEO. […]

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Amazon, H-E-B, Market Basket Are Top U.S. Grocery Retailers

Chicago, Illinois-based dunnhumby has released the fifth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index, a comprehensive, nationwide study that examines the approximately $1 trillion U.S. grocery market. In a second year dominated by Covid-19, Amazon cemented its leadership position, with H-E-B following in second place and Market Basket leapfrogging three retailers to take the third spot away from […]

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Gelson’s Names Bogle CFO, Promotes Bagan And Johnson

Encino, California-based Gelson’s Markets has hired veteran retail executive Clare Bogle as CFO, while promoting longtime Gelson’s staff members John Bagan to chief operating officer and Ron Johnson to chief information officer. CEO and President Rob McDougall announced the changes Jan. 12. Bogle comes to Gelson’s after five years as CFO at Valley Fruit and […]