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What Independents Can Learn From Amazon Fresh

by Jim Dudlicek / director, NGA Communications and External Affairs Amazon continues to expand into the world of brick and mortar grocery. Moving beyond its acquisition of Whole Foods Market, the e-tailer has unfurled a banner in its own name: Amazon Fresh, a hybrid of traditional grocery store and Amazon innovation, from checkout tech to pricing […]

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

Publix Pharmacy Now Accepts Walk-Ins For COVID-19 Vaccinations

All Publix Pharmacy locations are now accepting walk-in customers who want to get the COVID‑19 vaccine, in addition to those who schedule appointments online, while supplies last. Vaccinations are provided to eligible individuals ages 18 and older, and walk-in customers may choose between the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, pending availability. Customers who receive […]

Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods

Banana Wave Adds New Flavor To Its Line Of Plant-Based Banana Milks

Boca Raton, Florida-based Banana Wave has launched its latest banana milk offering, Banana Wave Unsweetened Original. Dedicated to providing consumers with a satisfying and nutritious non-dairy milk alternative, the newest flavor features the signature base of fiber-rich oat milk and whole bananas with a touch of Madagascar vanilla, now with zero added sugar. Packed with […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest

Harps Food Stores Kicks Off ‘Produce For Kids Fridays’ In-Store Campaign

In celebration of its fifth Produce for Kids in-store marketing campaign, Harps Food Stores kicked off “Produce for Kids Fridays” last week, the first of many at Harps through the end of August. In addition to in-store signage featuring healthy, easy meal inspiration for families, the produce teams will be serving as campaign ambassadors at Harps […]

Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Noritake Promoted To Head Of Sales North America For Zespri

Susan Noritake has been promoted to head of sales North America as Orange County, California-based Zespri continues its expansion plans for the kiwifruit brand. Noritake brings extensive experience and market knowledge to this role during a pivotal period of Zespri’s continued accelerated growth in the North American market. “We are very pleased to announce Susan’s […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Kroger Health Launches Over-The-Counter Rapid Antigen Self-Test Kits

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has launched Abbott’s BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test, an over-the-counter SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test. It has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for self-testing without the need for a prescription from a healthcare professional. The test allows individuals to receive results within 15 minutes, in the comfort […]

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

Bashas’, AJ’s Fine Foods, Food City Stores Plan Mother’s Day Events

This Mother’s Day, Bashas’, AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City stores across Arizona are offering a variety of ways to treat mom on her special day. In addition to floral bouquets and arrangements, cakes, sweet treats and an array of gifts, the neighborhood stores are hosting exclusive events for moms who adore a sweet treat […]

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Georgia Fuzzies Packaging Receives APD Awards Recognition

From more than 2,200 entries worldwide, Georgia Fuzzies has been recognized by Graphic Design USA’s 58th anniversary American Package Design Awards in the category of package and point-of-purchase design for branding, packaging and general design excellence.  Noted as “exceptional, with a solution that is creative, strategic and well-executed,” by Gordon Kaye, editor of Graphic Design USA, […]