Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Northgate Market, West

Emerging Young Leaders Poised To Carry Northgate Founders’ Legacy Forward

Oscar González serves as COO and co-president of Northgate González Market. Brother Miguel had served alongside Oscar at the helm of the company until his recent retirement. Now brother Jesús has moved into the co-presidency slot with Oscar. As other members of the second generation begin to retire, Oscar believes that one of the top […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. Adds Afresh’s AI Fresh Buying Solution

Wakefern Food Corp. is among the first to implement Afresh’s Fresh Buying solution across its produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery distribution centers. Fresh Buying represents a new model for meat, deli, bakery and produce buyers. It provides the agility and artificial intelligence needed to manage perishables at scale, beyond what conventional supply-chain tools were […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast

Harris Teeter Begins Annual Harvest Feast Campaign

As part of Harris Teeter’s annual Harvest Feast campaign, the company donates all grocery items needed to create a complete holiday meal for families in need. In addition, Harris Teeter employees will participate in five meal bag packing events at partner food bank facilities before distribution. The company will donate 9,500 meal bags, which will […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Acquires 3 Former Winn-Dixie Stores In AL

On Nov. 6, Food City opened three recently acquired former Winn-Dixie locations in Alabama. The rebranded stores, each of which is 44,000 square feet, are located in:  Jasper, AL (2405 U.S. Highway 78 East) Trussville, AL (465 Main St.) Fultondale, AL (1721 Highway 31 North) ‘”Winn-Dixie has served the community for a number of years, […]

Posted inMarketing News, News, The Kroger Co., West

MasterChef Loyalty Campaign To Launch At QFC Stores

Quality Food Centers (QFC), a banner of The Kroger Co. with 58 supermarkets in the Pacific Northwest, has added a new earn-and-redeem component to its “More Taste. Less Waste.” loyalty campaign. With the addition, QFC customers earn digital points that can be redeemed for MasterChef kitchenware. The campaign marks QFC’s second collaboration with TCC, a global […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, News, Southeast

Lowes Foods Provides 780K Meals To Families Through Sharing Campaign

Lowes Foods and the Healthy Family Project are partnering for the annual Season of Sharing campaign, an initiative that celebrates better-for-you brands and supports families facing food insecurity. This year’s campaign will help provide 780,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Inter-Faith […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News

Fareway Relocates Store In Eldora, IA

Fareway Meat & Grocery has opened a new 11,000-square-foot store at 1325 Edgington Ave. in Eldora, Iowa, which replaces the previous location across the street. “This new store represents our continued investment in Eldora and the surrounding communities,” said Reynolds Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores Inc. “Fareway has proudly served Eldora since 1988, and we’re […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Invests $484M To Upgrade 153 Stores In Charlotte, NC Area

With a $484 million capital investment, Food Lion is enhancing the customer shopping experience with 153 remodeled stores throughout the greater Charlotte market area (DMA), which includes multiple towns and cities across North and South Carolina. “Charlotte is a special market for us because it’s our hometown,” said Food Lion President Greg Finchum. “Every enhancement […]