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

H-E-B Breaks Ground On New Store In Frisco, Texas

Furthering its commitment to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, H-E-B officially started construction June 3 on its new store in Frisco, Texas, which is set to open in the fall of 2022. Inside and out, H-E-B designed the store to reflect the character unique to the Frisco community and emphasized environmental sustainability, incorporating several energy efficient […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast, The Kroger Co.

Hippeas Launches Limited-Edition Minions-Themed Snacks

New York-based Hippeas, organic chickpea snacks, is spreading the love with the launch of its Minions-themed snacks for the summer. The limited-edition packs of Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs in its best-selling flavor, Vegan White Cheddar, will be available in both a six-pack of 1 oz. bags and a 10 oz. family size option.  Hippeas has replaced […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West

A 12-Year-Old And Grown-Ups Win Bashas’ Donut Flavor Competition

Arizona’s hometown grocer named a 12-year-old from Queen Creek and grown-ups from Phoenix and Mesa as winners of this year’s donut flavor competition, just in time for National Donut Day on June 4. A Baklava donut and two crème-filled donuts took the top prize in Bashas’ sixth-annual contest. Last month, Bashas’ invited kids and grownups […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Record Number Of Buyers Participate In ECRM Diversity Week Programs

More than 640 buyers met with 485 brands during ECRM’s recent Diversity Week, which included programs for diverse- and minority-owned suppliers across food and beverage, general merchandise, and health and beauty care categories. More than 3,800 curated meetings were held on the ECRM Connect platform across the three programs. The programs were launched to introduce retailers to brands […]

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

Gelson’s To Be Retail Anchor At West Los Angeles Development

Gelson’s has signed a long-term lease to become the retail anchor tenant at West Edge, a transit-oriented, mixed-use development situated within the heart of West Los Angeles. Gelson’s will occupy 36,000 square feet of space on the plaza level of the seven-story residential building. The supermarket is anticipated to open in early 2023. West Edge […]

Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

The Giant Co.’s Nutritionists To Lead Virtual Foodie Road Trip Across USA

The Giant Co.’s nutritionists have a foodie road trip planned all summer with virtual classes highlighting food favorites and foods inspired from spots across the United States. These free, live classes via Zoom are available for chefs of all ages throughout June, July and August.  “Gather around the table and join us on our culinary adventure […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West

Bashas’ Names 13 Finalists In Annual Donut Flavor Craze Contest

The votes are tallied, and five kids, five adults and three Bashas’ Family of Stores members (employees) are finalists in this year’s Donut Flavor Craze Contest. The 13 Arizona residents – who work and live in Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Lake Havasu City, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek and Tucson – received the finalist title from […]