Brookshire Grocery Co. has begun a partnership with Afresh to deploy its store ordering and inventory management solutions across the deli, produce and market (meat and seafood) departments at four of its banners – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, FRESH by Brookshire’s and Spring Market. Brookshire selected Afresh for its built-for-fresh technology that uses artificial intelligence to address […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Hosts Food Solutions Expo In Grand Rapids, MI
SpartanNash’s annual Food Solutions Expo brought together nearly 2,000 grocery industry leaders July 30-31 for two days of insights, discovery and networking at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The expo’s 2025 Consumer Taste Trends displays highlighted the top foods of the year, backed by flavor forecasts and consumer insights. The event also […]
Posted inMarketing News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Introduces New Brand Campaign To Reinforce Value
Stop & Shop is introducing a new campaign, “Good Things Are in Store,” rooted in the’s brand motto to “Feed the Moment” and focused on rebuilding trust and reinforcing its role in helping customers get more for their money. At the heart of the campaign is Justin, a hyper-enthusiastic employee who shares the ways Stop […]
Posted inExecutive News, News, Northeast, UNFI, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Appoints Best As President, CEO Of Retail
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has appointed David Best as president and CEO of retail, effective Aug. 17. Best will be responsible for accelerating UNFI’s retail business growth strategy while leading the company’s two retail banners, Cub Foods and Shoppers Food Warehouse. “David’s track record of driving retail innovation, his deep industry expertise […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, News, The Raley's Companies
The Raley’s Companies Fills Key Leadership Roles
The Raley’s Companies has promoted Jessica Blakely and Faith Garrard to senior roles overseeing sales and merchandising across the organization’s banners. Blakely has been appointed VP of sales and merchandising for Bashas’ Family of Stores, while Garrard has been promoted to VP of sales and merchandising for Raley’s Operating Co. Jessica Blakely In her […]
Posted inSouthwest, Independent Store News, Natural Grocers, News
Natural Grocers Celebrates 70th Anniversary With Freebies, Giveaways
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is celebrating its 70th anniversary Aug. 14-16 by throwing its biggest sale of the year, with 60 percent off more than 500 items, as well as holding giveaways and an anniversary sweepstakes. “As we mark our 70th anniversary, we’re proud to carry forward the vision my grandparents, Margaret and Philip Isely, began in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Prepares To Build New Store In Marion, VA
Company officials broke ground July 31 for a new 56,700-square-foot Food City on North Main Street in Marion, Virginia, that is expected to open next spring and will replace the current location in town. “We are very excited to be building a brand-new … store for the residents of Marion and Smyth County. Our company […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Brings Back Annual Register Campaign To Combat Student Hunger
Stop & Shop has brought back its third annual register campaign for its charitable giving initiative – the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program. The program works with schools to establish and support in-school food pantries to ensure kids don’t have to go to school hungry. Through Sept. 7, shoppers can donate or round […]