Posted inAssociation News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods

NGA Poses 5 Questions For … Lowe’s Markets’ Roger Lowe Jr.

NGA’s “Five Questions” is a regular feature that explores the insights of independent grocery operators. This week, Roger Lowe Jr., VP and CEO of Lowe’s Markets, shares his thoughts with us. What were the most important lessons of 2020?  Learning to diversify in product supply chain to meet customer needs. The importance of cleanliness and sanitation. […]

Posted inIngles Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Ingles To Host Company-Wide Hiring Fair May 11-13

Ingles Markets will host a company-wide, in-person hiring fair for all retail store and distribution center locations from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on May 11-13.  In continuing support of its communities, the company is hiring for more than 4,000 openings across all stores and all departments. With flexible scheduling, growth opportunities and a fun, team-oriented environment, […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Bozzuto's Wholesale Distribution, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Bozzuto’s Inc. Independent Retailer Conference Springs Into Action

Bozzuto’s Inc., a food distributor serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, hosted its annual Independent Retailer Conference on April 20 and 21 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The event provided an opportunity to re-connect the supplier/retailer community and impart thanks for the essential services these professionals have provided. With the latest products and […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods

Rollin’ N Bowlin’ Continues Growth With Green Spoon Sales Partnership

Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a premium ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí CPG brand, has formed a partnership with Green Spoon Sales, a national food and beverage sales agency based in Boulder, Colorado. The relationship began in April, kicking off with a focus on expanding Rollin’ n Bowlin’s pouches to independent and conventional grocery retailers within the South, […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Shelby Exclusives, West

Ideas On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Aired During Illuminators’ Conference 

Group keeping discussion at forefront in 2021 by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer As part of its recent virtual Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Conference, the Illuminators Educational Foundation held a panel discussion featuring grocery industry leaders discussing what companies and society can do better moving forward. The panelists included: Sheryl Salazar, director of fresh […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Kroger Includes All Private-Label Brands In Recycle Program

The Kroger Co. has expanded its Simple Truth Recycling Program – offering customers a free and easy way to recycle flexible plastic packaging – to include all private-label brands, including Private Selection, Kroger Brand, Comforts, Luvsome, Abound and more. The newly expanded Kroger Our Brands Recycling Program is the first program of its kind and advances the retailer’s Zero Hunger […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Publix Giving $2M To Florida Everglades Restoration

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetlands in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting Florida’s natural water system.  The company is funding projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the saline glades in Everglades National Park that will restore the health of these habitats and return an estimated 174 million gallons of water per year to the local environment.  “A clean water supply is fundamental to the health and […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West

Northgate González Market Honors Día De Los Niños With Celebration

Día del Niño is a commemorative date celebrated annually on April 30 in honor of children. To commemorate the Mexican holiday, Northgate González Market will be celebrating with a two-week-long program where kids can receive free books, cooking classes and a chance for a teacher to win $2,000 for their school.  “This past year has not only […]