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 […]

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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 […]

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

Forbes Ranks Publix One Of America’s Best Employers For New Grads

Forbes ranked Lakeland, Florida-based Publix No. 59 out of 250 companies on its 2021 list of America’s Best Employers For New Grads, and Publix ranked No. 5 out of 25 companies in the Retail and Wholesale industries category. “Publix focuses on our core values and workplace culture,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “We […]

Posted inMeijer, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Meijer Shares How Customers’ Cleaning Habits Have Changed

Meijer saw two new trends emerge in customers’ spring-cleaning habits after spending 14 months at home and now considering inviting houseguests in as more people get vaccinated – a balance between natural and disinfecting products and kitchen organization. “We saw our customers focus on home cleaning in a big way over the last year and […]

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

Kroger Cincinnati-Dayton Division Ratifies Contract With UFCW Local 75

Kroger’s Cincinnati-Dayton division and United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 75 members in Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana have ratified a new labor agreement. “Kroger has invested more than $800 million in permanent wage increases in the last three years and is committed to continuing to invest significantly in our associates’ pay […]