Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has released the winners of its recent Trend Finder event and “Golden Ticket” recipients. More than 100 suppliers were given the chance to join one-on-one pitch meetings with KeHE’s Category Management team and a dozen were selected to be added to the distributor’s robust assortment. “Innovation is one of our core […]
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Aryzta North America Is To Become Aspire Bakeries
Los Angeles, California-based Aryzta North America has changed its name to Aspire Bakeries. Following the sale to private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg earlier this year, the company set out to reintroduce itself with a new name while continuing to focus on growth across its three core brands: La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer and Oakrun Farm […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
BJ’s Expands Its Footprint With Plans To Open Six New Clubs
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern U.S., is expanding its footprint by opening six new clubs this fiscal year. The newest clubs will be located in Seabrook, New Hampshire; Port Charlotte, Florida; Commack, New York; South Fayette, Pennsylvania; Ross Township, Pennsylvania; and Lansing, Michigan. The locations in […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger And Local Unions Agree To Improve Future Pension Benefits
Certain associates within the Fred Meyer and QFC divisions of Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. have ratified an agreement with four local unions for the transfer of liabilities from the Sound Retirement Trust to the UFCW Consolidated Pension Plan. This new arrangement will help secure the pension benefits of more than 10,600 Kroger Family of Companies’ […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
2021 Meijer LPGA Classic Bringing World’s Top Golfers Back To Michigan
The 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will draw the world’s best golfers to Grand Rapids, Michigan, with early commitments from top LPGA players, including defending champion Brooke Henderson. Former champions Lexi Thompson, Sei Young Kim and Mirim Lee will join Henderson in the field, alongside the other big names on tour. The field was finalized May 24 for the 2021 Meijer LPGA […]
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Double Total Company Net Income With Halo Merchandising
Sponsored content Halo Merchandising can provide retailers the opportunity to double company net income. The Halo Effect is caused by consumer behavior. Grocery consumers buy full meals, not individual items. Fully understanding the Halo Effect and more importantly realizing its potential benefits requires sophisticated AI technology and automation. The Halo Effect should be understood and […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Albertsons, Home Page Latest News, Midwest
AWG’s Berry Retires, Moore Appointed As Successor
Associated Wholesale Grocers’ Randy Berry, SVP and chief information officer, retired in April after 38 years of dedicated service. Shelly Moore joined the company on May 3, as Berry’s successor. She also will be a member of the executive leadership team. “When Randy started with the company in 1983, neither Randy nor AWG probably realized the […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Ball Corp. Brings Aluminum Cup To Retailers In All 50 States
Ball Corp.’s first-of-its-kind Ball Aluminum Cup is now available for purchase at major retailers in all 50 states. Between May and June, the cups will be available for the first time in more than 18,000 food, drug and mass retailers, including Kroger, Target, Albertsons, CVS and others. “Ball has a long history of being a […]