HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. In today’s big-box and web-to-door mentality, grocers are considered the most trusted retailers according to the 2018 CX Retail Trends Report. “Almost 37 percent of consumers rank grocers as the most trusted retailers,” notes this Inmoment survey […]
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Posted inMidwest, Amazon Fresh, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, New Products, Packaging News, Whole Foods, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Ritual Zero Proof Echoes Taste, Nose, Burn Of Traditional Liquor
Consumers now have a new way to mark a moment with the launch of Ritual Zero Proof, the first American-made gin and whiskey alternatives to have the flavor, smell and burn of traditional spirits—without the alcohol or calories. Consumers today want more choices when it comes to beverages. They are conscious of drinking “better not […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Renovating Food Pantries, Restocking Feeding Agencies
In conjunction with Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month, Food Lion associates and its community food bank partners will perform more than $202,000 worth of major renovations to five pantries within its 10-state footprint. Additionally, through its hunger relief initiative Food Lion Feeds, associates will restock 105 smaller feeding agencies to positively impact children, veterans and […]
Posted inWest, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News
Albertsons Cos. Promotes Chad Coester To SVP Of Own Brands
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has promoted Chad Coester to SVP of Own Brands, giving him the charge of leading the company’s portfolio of private label products. His most recent role was as GVP of sales and marketing for the Own Brands team, and he helped lead the effort to optimize and grow the Own Brands […]
Posted inH-E-B, Grocery Industry, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest, Store News
H-E-B’s Helping Heroes Celebrates Emergency Responders Across Texas On Sept. 11
Staring down a burning grill outside Fire Station #1 in San Antonio, H-E-B Partner (employee) Jeff Cedillo flipped burgers as hungry first responders crowded around the pit. For Cedillo, cooking for emergency personnel on 9/11 is a regular occurrence, something he looks forward to every year as part of H-E-B’s Helping Heroes. (See photos below.) […]
Posted inNational, Amazon Fresh, Center Store, Home Page Slider, New Products, Packaging News, Whole Foods, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Heinz Launches New Tomato Ketchup With A Blend Of Veggies
For centuries, kids have turned up their noses at their side of veggies. But now, at long last, Heinz may have just created the best thing to happen to veggies since…ever. Introducing new Heinz Tomato Ketchup with a Blend of Veggies, made with added carrots and butternut squash. The delicious blend miraculously offers the veggies […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Northeast, Organic Natural, Specialty, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Forms Partnership With MOM’s Organic Market
KeHE Distributors has been awarded the primary distribution contract for MOM’s Organic Market, based in Rockville, Maryland. The multi-year agreement includes supplying all natural, organic and specialty products for MOM’s growing network of 19 organic grocery stores located in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. “MOM’s is one of a handful […]
Posted inRaley's, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Raley’s Partners With Instacart To Expand Delivery Services
As part of their continued investment in e-commerce, Raley’s now offers home delivery service through Instacart. The West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has been offering pickup and delivery through its own online platform, eCart, since 2017, but this new partnership will allow the family-owned grocer to bring its offerings to even more customers. “The demand from […]