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Stanmar International Introduces New Products To U.S. Market

Stanmar International, based in Canada with its U.S. headquarters in San Diego, presented several products it wants to market in the U.S. at Natural Products Expo West, held March 6-9 in Anaheim, California. One of those products is the Simply Delish line of vegan, non-GMO gelatins and puddings. “We were introduced to this particular group […]

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Pilot Successful, Raley’s Implements Itasca Magic Computer Ordering

Raley’s is implementing Itasca Magic computer generated ordering and inventory optimization in all of its 129 locations. After a successful pilot run for Magic, Raley’s will roll out the and industry-standard DSD receiving service to its remaining stores. Itasca Magic is a computer-generated order and inventory management system that optimizes inventory. The system forecasts consumer […]

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Consumer Reports Rates Gelson’s Markets ‘Best In The West’

Gelson’s Markets has been rated “Best in the West” among Consumer Reports’ annual Grocery Store and Supermarket Rankings released earlier in April. Southern California-based Gelson’s Markets also was rated fourth in the nation in Consumer Reports’ rankings of 96 grocery brands. In Consumer Reports’ Grocery Store & Supermarket Rankings published on April 17, which include […]

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Food City Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Sierra Vista Store

Food City celebrated the grand re-opening of its newly remodeled Sierra Vista, Arizona, store with a community celebration Wednesday, April 17. The newly remodeled Food City supermarket is located on South Highway 92. The community celebration began at 6 a.m., when the first 300 shoppers who purchased groceries at the store received a free reusable […]

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Ingles, Kimberly-Clark, Former NBA, NFL Stars Plant Trees

Ingles is working with Kimberly-Clark and One Tree Planted for a major sustainability project that will plant as many as 5,000 trees in the local communities served by the grocer this year. “We are pleased to be involved with this tree planting so close to our headquarters and to one of our first ten stores,” […]

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AWG Presents Merchandising, Store Manager And Lou Fox Awards

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) presented 11 Excellence in Merchandising Awards, the Store Manager of the Year Award and its Lou Fox Community Service Award on March 26 in conjunction with its 2019 Innovation Showcase and Annual Meeting held in Overland Park, Kansas. The company is based in Kansas City. The Excellence in Merchandising Award recognizes […]

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Harris Teeter To Open Replacement Store In Fuquay-Varina

Harris Teeter is planning a grand opening celebration for its store and fuel center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. The  53,000-s.f. store at  Fuquay Crossing replaces Harris Teeter’s location at Sexton Commons. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for April 24 at 8 a.m. The store will feature unique amenities such as store made pizza, burgers, sausage […]