Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology

Kroger Using Third-Generation Nuro Autonomous Vehicles

Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. and Nuro have introduced Nuro’s third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle into the retailer’s Houston, Texas, fleet. In 2018, Kroger and Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company, announced a partnership to deliver fresh groceries with all-electric, autonomous vehicles.  “Our expanded collaboration with Nuro supports Kroger’s commitment to provide fresh food, at a great […]

Posted inDeli News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Antone’s Po’ Boys Expands On Footprint With Dallas-Fort Worth Roll Out

Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys has ramped up operations, expanding its footprint across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.  The Houston-based brand has rolled out its operations across the DFW and Shreveport, Louisiana areas in more than 100 supermarkets in North Texas and East Louisiana.  The homegrown po’ boy company expanded in December 2021 to select Kroger, Tom […]

Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Gelson’s Introduces New Salads For Better Food Choices In 2022

Encino, California-based Gelson’s has introduced two new Mediterranean-inspired salads for the Gelson’s Kitchen packed with probiotics and antioxidants: Jessica’s Pomegranate Chicken Salad and Jessica’s Super Antioxidant Chopped Salad.  Created exclusively for Gelson’s by in-house dietitian Jessica Siegel, both salads are now available at all Gelson’s stores. The retailer is introducing these new salads for consumers […]

Posted inHy-Vee, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest

Hy-Vee Dietitians Hosting Events Focused On Healthy Habits

West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will be hosting events throughout January focused on healthy habits and nutrition to begin the new year.  The dietitian team will host educational events, including virtual store tours and cooking classes, as well as an in-person health fair at select locations.  Virtual Wellness Wednesdays Hy-Vee dietitians will cover trending nutrition […]

Posted inLipari Foods, Deli News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Lipari Foods Acquires Market Distributing To Expand Footprint

Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has finalized an agreement to acquire Minnesota-based Market Distributing, a distributor of quality, innovative foods. This opportunity will expand Lipari’s distribution footprint into the adjacent markets of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas. Located in Burnsville, Minnesota, the Market Distributing team has been servicing retailers in the Upper Midwest for 25 years. Market […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Corporate Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Pediatric COVID-19 Booster Doses Available at Publix Pharmacy

Following the CDC’s recent approval, Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Pharmacy will administer booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals ages 12 and older. The vaccine would be available as early as five months after the last dose of their primary vaccine series.  Publix Pharmacy also will administer third doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Newest Location In Commack, NY

BJ’s Wholesale Club has established its newest club in Commack, New York, which will open on Jan. 7. The opening will bring the retailer’s total number of U.S. locations to 224, with 12 of those being on Long Island. “We’re excited to expand our footprint in Long Island with the opening of our new club […]