Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods

Amazon Fresh Store Now Open In Fullerton, California

The new Amazon Fresh grocery store in Fullerton, California, is now open to the public. It is the seventh Amazon Fresh store to open in southern California and the 10th store in the country. Amazon Fresh has introduced new ways to make grocery shopping more convenient, including the Amazon Dash Cart, which enables customers to skip […]

Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Gelson’s To Be Acquired By Pan Pacific International Holdings

Pan Pacific International Holdings and TPG Capital have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which PPIH will acquire Gelson’s Markets. The premier Southern California-based supermarket chain is currently owned by TPG Capital. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021 and is subject to customary closing conditions. TPG Capital is […]

Posted inShelby Exclusives, Albertsons, Home Page Latest News, West

Companies Hailed For Steps Toward Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

In the March print editions and online, Shelby Publishing unveils the recipients of its inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion awards.  The first-of-its-kind program recognizes retailers, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers/vendors and solutions providers that are working to advance and uphold diversity, equity and inclusion in the U.S. grocery industry. In both their workplaces and the community at […]

Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest

Hugo’s Family Marketplace Announces Park Rapids Store Management

Hugo’s Family Marketplace has hired Keith Vanderlin and Matt Forrest to be the store director and assistant store director, respectively, of the Park Rapids, Minnesota location. Vanderlin began working for Hugo’s in 2009 as the frozen manager of the East Grand Forks, Minnesota, location. He moved into the grocery manager position, second assistant manager and assistant store […]

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

Kroger’s Atlanta Division Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day

Kroger’s Atlanta Division joined other retailers across the country in honoring its employees on Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association designated Feb. 22 as the day to recognize and thank supermarket employees for the work they do to help feed families and enrich lives. “This nationwide event honors the hardworking associates that make […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology

Accellion Security Incident Impacts Kroger Family Of Companies

The Kroger Co. Family of Companies has confirmed that it was impacted by the data security incident affecting Accellion Inc. Accellion’s services were used by Kroger, as well as many other companies, for third-party secure file transfers. Accellion notified Kroger that an unauthorized person gained access to certain Kroger files by exploiting a vulnerability in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Metcalfe’s, Midwest

Metcalfe’s To Celebrate Supermarket Employee Day Feb. 22

Metcalfe’s, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, will join supermarkets and food manufacturers nationwide Feb. 22 in celebrating the first Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association has proclaimed this special day of recognition to acknowledge employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives. Metcalfe’s announced the state of […]