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Washington Market Profile: Challenges, But Growth, Too

by Lorrie Griffith/editor-West One of the dichotomies in a state like Washington is that while there are major metropolitan areas like Seattle, there also are extremely rural areas. But, of course, both are subject to the same state laws, like the $12 an hour minimum wage that went into effect this year that will go […]

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The United Family ‘Upgrades’ Streetside E-Commerce Platform

The United Family, a division of Albertsons Cos. with stores across north and west Texas and New Mexico, has upgraded its Streetside e-commerce platform, powered by MyWebGrocer, a software and digital media company. Highlights of the upgrade include sponsored listings and category header ads, which the retailer hopes will increase customer engagement; and enhanced metrics […]

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Arkansas Edwards Stores Roll Out New Websites Through Freshop

Freshop Inc. has developed new websites for select Edwards Food Giant and Edwards Cash Saver stores. The new sites were designed to make the grocery shopping experience easier for customers in 11 Arkansas locations, says the company. They will include features like online shopping, list building, a full catalog of products, clickable weekly circulars, recipes and more. Edwards Food […]

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Independent Piggly Wiggly Owners Acquire Two South Carolina Bi-Lo Stores

Lynn and Cindy Willard, owners of nine Piggly Wiggly locations in South Carolina, have purchased two former Bi-Lo stores from Southeastern Grocers. The stores are located at 9616 Highway 78 in Ladson and 208 E. McIntyre Street in Mullins, South Carolina. The transactions were closed in mid-May, and the acquired stores were rebranded under the […]

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Albertsons Cos. Launches ‘Top-Shelf’ Private Label Line

Albertsons Cos. is “expanding and elevating” its Own Brands portfolio with Signature Reserve, branded as a “top-shelf culinary presence.” “Signature Reserve inspires delicious discovery with extraordinary and expertly sourced flavors and ingredients,” said Geoff White, president of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands. “Shoppers are more educated and interested in culinary trends than ever before, and Signature […]

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Frozen Entrée Line Designed For Healthy Blood Sugar Launches At H-E-B

Elior North America, a foodservice company, has launched a frozen entrée brand, Right Course, created to help consumers manage their blood sugar levels. “The prevalence of diabetes continues to grow within the U.S., with 30 million Americans diagnosed with the disease actively working to manage their blood sugar levels,” the company says. “Right Course adheres to […]

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Former Albertsons Exec Joining Publix As VP Of Pharmacy

Dain Rusk, who most recently served as group VP of pharmacy operations at Albertsons, will join Publix as VP of pharmacy, effective June 1. Rusk will oversee pharmacy retail operations and the pharmacy retail business unit, including pharmacy central fill, specialty pharmacy, managed care programs and collaboration efforts with hospitals and healthcare centers. He will […]

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Experiential Retail, Food Halls Among Top Retail Shopping Center Trends

Phillips Edison & Co., a real estate firm with a national platform of grocery-anchored shopping centers, has released its industry insights on trending themes as part of the International Council of Shopping Center’s ReCon event in Las Vegas. The insights were produced by the company’s emerging trends team led by Mike Conway, VP of national […]