Posted inBeverage News, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Packaging News

Aldi Launches Alcohol Delivery Nationwide Through Instacart

Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi is offering delivery of wine and beer via Instacart nationwide, where permitted by state and local laws. Online alcohol delivery now reaches 60 percent of the 1,400 stores where Aldi sells alcohol. Shoppers can visit shop.Aldi.us to select from a wide array of wine and beer, and have it all delivered to their […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, West

Albertsons Cos. Bringing Plated To Its Own Brands Lineup

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. is shifting its Plated brand from a dinner-based subscription solution to a comprehensive in-house culinary brand that will join the company’s lineup of private label products. As a result, Plated’s subscription service will be phased out at the end of November, giving way to a sharper focus on how the brand […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Equipment & Technology, Grocery Industry, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest, Store News, Suppliers

Harps Food Stores Now Offers Customers Grocery Pickup Via Instacart

Harps Food Stores has expanded its Instacart partnership to now include grocery pickup at select locations. Harps and Instacart first partnered in November 2018 to bring grocery delivery to more than 50 select markets in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. The Springdale, Arkansas-based grocery company says the pickup service will roll out over the coming […]

Posted inH-E-B, Bakery News, Beverage News, Deli News, Frozen Food, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Online Grocery Technology, Produce News, Southwest

H-E-B Delivers Second Location To Kingwood, Texas, Community

H-E-B will expand its footprint within the Kingwood community in Houston, opening its newest location H-E-B Market at Northpark on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The 102,000-s.f. store is located at 19529 Northpark Drive. Kingwood resident Blake Willenborg will serve as GM and draw from his 15 years with H-E-B, having started as a bagger after graduating […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market, Amazon Again Offering Turkey Deals

Starting Nov. 13, Amazon and Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market are offering deals on organic and classic turkeys for Thanksgiving. All customers can choose from select organic ($3.49 per pound) and classic turkeys ($2.49 per pound). Prime members will save $2.99 per pound on organic and $1.99 per pound on classic turkey. All turkeys sold […]

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Lipari Foods Founder Vincent ‘Jim’ Lipari Dies At Age 91

Mr. Vincent J. “Jim” Lipari of Birmingham, Michigan, died Nov. 7, 2019, at the age of 91 with his family by his side. Born on May 6, 1928, in Detroit, Mr. Lipari was a longtime Michigan resident. Mr. Lipari founded Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods in 1963, after distributing unique products from the back of his […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, Southeast, Suppliers

Butterball Launches Limited-Edition Premium Oven-Ready Stuffing

Garner, North Carolina-based Butterball has been in business for more than 60 years. The brand, best known for its turkey, now is offering a line of stuffing. Butterball Premium Stuffing comes in two flavors: Traditional Savory Herb and Cornbread with Turkey Sausage. Pre-packaged in an oven-ready tray, this stuffing goes straight from freezer to the […]

Posted inH-E-B, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Nonfood Items, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest

Beauty By H-E-B With Trained Advisors Added In San Antonio Store

H-E-B launched its first Beauty by H-E-B department in San Antonio on Nov. 8. The retailer says it is a highly-curated department with an expanded selection of brands and an experienced team of trained “beauty advisors” to provide expert advice and customer service. “Beauty by H-E-B provides that oasis within the store where the customer […]