Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Lipari Foods, Midwest

Weglarz Named CEO Of MIRA, Arabo To Lead Benchmark Beverage Co.

Auday Arabo is leaving his post with the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) to become president and CEO of Benchmark Beverage Co. He has served as president and CEO of MIRA for the past 10 years. Ed Weglarz, director of petroleum for MIRA, has been named its new president and CEO. Arabo left San Diego, […]

Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Offers Free, In-Store Cashing Of Stimulus Checks

In the spirit of Texans helping Texans, H-E-B is providing financial relief with free in-store check cashing of stimulus checks and will waive select fees for the H-E-B Prepaid Mastercard. At all H-E-B Business Centers, H-E-B will provide free check cashing services for economic impact payment checks. This free service only applies to U.S. Treasury-issued […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Albertsons Cos. Appoints Dosenbach SVP Of Labor Relations

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has promoted Dan Dosenbach, currently VP of human resources and labor relations in the company’s ACME Markets division, to the newly-created role of SVP of labor relations. Reporting to Dosenbach in the new role of group VP of labor relations is Brent Bohn, currently VP of human resources and labor relations […]

Posted inInternational Foods, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods

Mayorga Organics Opens Organic Specialty Coffee Factory In Miami

Miami, Florida-based Mayorga Organics has opened a 43,000-s.f. state-of-the-art organic specialty coffee facility in Miami, Florida. This location will operate in conjunction to Mayorga’s facility in Rockville, Maryland, to continue to meet national demand for the Mayorga brand of products. “When my family immigrated into the U.S., Miami was our first home. It’s always had a special place […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Aldi, Home Page Slider, West

Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale Of Single-Tenant Aldi

Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, said it has completed the sale of a single-tenant Aldi in Calexico, California. The sale price was $2,640,000 for the triple-net absolute ground lease. This transaction represents Hanley Investment Group’s 10th Aldi investment sold in the last 24 months, including […]

Posted inCostco Wholesale, Frozen Food, Midwest

Path of Life Debuts Cilantro Lime Rice Blend at Midwest Costco Stores

Naperville, Illinois-based Path of Life, known for its gourmet quinoa, rice, and veggie side dishes, debuted its Cilantro Lime Rice Blend at select Costco’s in the Midwest. The microwavable rice blend will also be available in select Texas Costco warehouses starting next week.  The brand’s Cilantro Lime Rice Blend is traditional cilantro and lime flavor […]

Posted inIngles Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Ingles Markets, Manna Food Bank Celebrate 35-Year Partnership

Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets and Manna Food Bank have been working together for more than 35 years to fight hunger in Western North Carolina. Food insecurity continues to have a grip on the area and, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, now more than ever this partnership is helping families throughout the mountain communities. What […]

Posted inRaley's, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, West

UFCW 8-Golden State Members Ratify Agreements With Raley’s

Members of UFCW 8-Golden State have voted overwhelmingly to ratify new agreements with the Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill supermarket chains in California. “Our members appreciate the value and security this contract provides, which would not be possible without the continued solidarity with their union,” UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said after the […]