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Phocus Expands Distribution With Kroger In Southeast 

Louisville, Kentucky-based Phocus Caffeinated Sparkling Water has entered a distribution agreement with Kroger and is now available in 185 of its stores throughout Georgia and parts of Alabama and South Carolina.  The caffeinated beverage company enters the new year with more than 60 percent annual growth in the number of retail locations carrying Phocus. “We […]

Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Innovator of the Year, Northeast, Shelby Exclusives

Team Members Play Integral Role In Success Of The Giant Co.

‘People want to be part of what we’re doing’ People are the primary drivers at The GIANT Co.  “The food industry is still very people-centric, it’s still very experiential. When a customer thinks about a grocery brand, they’re not only thinking about food, they’re thinking about the people they engage with,” said Nicholas Bertram, president.  […]

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The Giant Co. Brand Strategy Goes Far Beyond ‘Just Selling Food’

Aims to engage with families, offer shopping experience they seek With a dynamic president at its helm, a rebrand energizing its operations, an ascending presence in the Philadelphia market, and the support of the Ahold Delhaize organization, The GIANT Co. continues to up its game in the competitive grocery marketplace. “With our stated purpose, we […]

Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Rings In New Year Early With El Dorado Store Opening

H-E-B opened the doors of its newest store on Dec. 29, welcoming its first-day customers with a Times Square-inspired ball drop celebration. The all-new 107,000-square-foot El Dorado H-E- B, located at 18611 Eastfield Dr. in Webster, Texas, replaces the former Clear Lake Market H-E- B (El Camino Real). The store exterior offers a nod to […]

Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods

JADA Creates First-To-Market Turmeric Salt

Miami, Florida-based JADA, the company behind introducing a vegan and gluten-free version of Australia’s chicken salt, has developed a turmeric salt that helps home cooks enjoy the health benefits of this superfood herb. The all-purpose seasoning is a way to add a boost of flavor to recipes while reaping the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of […]

Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest

Piggly Wiggly Midwest Expands Franchise With New Location

Piggly Wiggly Midwest, specializing in a chain-style program that services independent franchisees and operates corporate stores, has finalized an agreement to transition Burreson’s Foods to a Piggly Wiggly Midwest franchisee. Located in Belleville, Wisconsin, Burreson’s Foods was previously owned and operated by Darin Burreson. The new Piggly Wiggly store ownership includes Tegan Counihan, Tanya Haessly […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods

Symphony RetailAI Named To Food Logistics’ Top Software Providers

Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and CPG manufacturers, has been named to Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers list. The Food Logistics award recognizes vendors whose solutions ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain. Symphony RetailAI’s solutions […]

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The Giant Co.’s Evolution To Omnichannel Grocery Supplier Continues

Whether in-store or delivery, goal is to offer same satisfying experience While e-commerce has been increasing at The GIANT Co. since 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the business exponentially. Evolving to a true omnichannel grocer is a priority as the company looks to the future. “We’re designing operations for the way families live now,” said […]