Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi continues its coast-to-coast expansion with new stores, its 26th regional headquarters and distribution center and expanded e-commerce offerings. The retailer says it will open approximately 100 new locations nationwide in 2021, with a focus on Arizona, California, Florida and the Northeast. As part of its continued mission to offer customers convenience in […]
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Kroger’s Atlanta Division Delivers Diapers To Helping Mamas
Kroger’s Atlanta Division delivered four pallets of diapers, with a retail value of more than $7,500, to Helping Mamas, the baby supply bank of North Georgia. “Families are not only facing increased food insecurity during the pandemic, they’re struggling to purchase essential items such as diapers,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Shelby Exclusives
Market Profile: Janssen’s Market Stands Strong Against Competitors, COVID-19
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Today, Paula Janssen is the majority owner of Janssen’s Market in Wilmington, Delaware, a gourmet grocery store of about 100 employees. Janssen’s grandfather founded the store in 1952, and her parents recently stepped away from the business to enjoy their retirement, still maintaining partial ownership. However, the way things […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Taylor To Retire As CEO Of The United Family In March
Robert Taylor announced Feb. 9 he will retire as CEO of Lubbock, Texas-based United Supermarkets on March 1, and will be succeeded in the role by Sidney Hopper, president of the company. Taylor will continue in an advisory role for the company as EVP – senior advisor. “I have been working for, or with, this […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger To Pay All Associates Who Take COVID-19 Vaccine
The Kroger Co., headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, will provide a one-time payment of $100 to all associates who receive the full manufacturer-recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition to the new vaccine payment, the company also announced an additional $50 million investment to thank and reward associates across its 35-state footprint, including a $100 store […]
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The Pie Hole Now Open At Gelson’s In Santa Monica, California
The Pie Hole, the fastest growing pie and coffee shop in the nation, has partnered with Gelson’s Markets to open the first The Pie Hole Bakery inside the grocery chain’s Santa Monica, California store. “Our first retail grocery unit within Gelson’s is an exciting development for brand, especially with the high economic consumer demand for […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National
PLMA Releases Salute To Excellence Award Winners
Among the most popular original programming features for PLMA Live’s Private Label Week has been the release of retail winners for PLMA’s Salute to Excellence awards. These are presented in recognition of the best new private label products of 2020 in nearly 70 food and nonfood categories. The announcements are featured in an exclusive series […]
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Market Profile: Seven-Store Vista Markets Chain Has Expanded Along With El Paso
‘We cater to the community here by being diverse’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Mike Piña founded Vista Markets in the late 1980s as a bakery. Over the years, it has transitioned into a full-sized supermarket. Today, the company operates seven grocery stores in El Paso, Texas, with plans for an eighth at the beginning […]