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

Kroger To Pay All Associates Who Take COVID-19 Vaccine

The Kroger Co., headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, will provide a one-time payment of $100 to all associates who receive the full manufacturer-recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition to the new vaccine payment, the company also announced an additional $50 million investment to thank and reward associates across its 35-state footprint, including a $100 store […]

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The Pie Hole Now Open At Gelson’s In Santa Monica, California

The Pie Hole, the fastest growing pie and coffee shop in the nation, has partnered with Gelson’s Markets to open the first The Pie Hole Bakery inside the grocery chain’s Santa Monica, California store. “Our first retail grocery unit within Gelson’s is an exciting development for brand, especially with the high economic consumer demand for […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National

PLMA Releases Salute To Excellence Award Winners

Among the most popular original programming features for PLMA Live’s Private Label Week has been the release of retail winners for PLMA’s Salute to Excellence awards. These are presented in recognition of the best new private label products of 2020 in nearly 70 food and nonfood categories. The announcements are featured in an exclusive series […]

Posted inShelby Exclusives, Home Page Latest News, International Foods, Southwest, Vista Markets

Market Profile: Seven-Store Vista Markets Chain Has Expanded Along With El Paso

‘We cater to the community here by being diverse’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Mike Piña founded Vista Markets in the late 1980s as a bakery. Over the years, it has transitioned into a full-sized supermarket. Today, the company operates seven grocery stores in El Paso, Texas, with plans for an eighth at the beginning […]

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Whole Foods Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Virtual Cooking Classes

Whole Foods Market, headquartered in Austin, Texas, has released “Gourmet Date for Good,” a series of three virtual live cook-along events to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend at home in three unique ways. Organized by Whole Foods Market and hosted by comedian Heather McMahan, actress Tabitha Brown and comedian Matt Bellassai, each event is designed for […]

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

Giant Food Celebrates 85 Years, Longtime Commitment To Communities

Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food is celebrating 85 years in business this year. Commemorating the retailer’s deep ties to the local community, Giant associates are volunteering on Friday, Feb. 5, to support local partner nonprofits Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware and Martha’s Table, helping pack food for people who are struggling with hunger. “Reflecting on […]

Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Independent Store News, Shelby Exclusives, Southeast

Market Profile: Piggly Wiggly Alabama Investing Resources In Technology

by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer For Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co., David Bullard said the most challenging part of 2020 was finding a balance between supply chain demands and providing for its retailers. And as the entire industry witnessed when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, balance was hard to come by. “With the tremendously increased […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Zatarain’s Partners With Chefs To Create New Recipes For Mardi Gras

This Carnival season will be a little different without Mardi Gras floats rolling down St. Charles Avenue, tossing beads and favors to big crowds of families and friends gathered to celebrate along the parade routes.  But the spirit of Mardi Gras — fun, family and food — is more than just the fanfare. Zatarain’s Smoked […]