New Channels News in Brief… For people battling decreased appetite and energy, unintentional weight loss and fatigue while undergoing cancer treatment, Hormel Foods has introduced Hormel Vital Cuisine, a line of packaged ready-to-eat meals, nutrition shakes and whey protein powders. The products are nutrient- and protein-rich, a huge benefit to patients who often battle a […]
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Posted in, Albertsons, Northeast
New Leaders Appointed At Shaw’s And Star Market
Albertsons recently named Paul Gossett president of Shaw’s and Joe Kelley VP and GM of Star Market. Gossett’s grocery retailing career spans more than 35 years in the industry. He started with Albertsons in 1977 and has held positions of increasing responsibility, including VP of marketing. In 2001, he served as VP of marketing at Acme […]
Posted in, BJ's Wholesale Club, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Introduces Pick Up & Pay Service
BJ’s Wholesale Club members now have the option to “Pick Up & Pay” at all of the retailer’s 213 locations in 15 states along the East Coast. This new service is aimed at members who prefer to shop online, but favor the convenience and immediacy of in-club pick up, according to Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s. “We […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast, Women In The News
SoCal Grocery Exec Now Regional VP At Weis Markets
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has named Wendy Oliver regional VP. She will oversee the day-to-day operations of 58 stores in central and southeastern Pennsylvania. She reports to David Gose, SVP of operations. Oliver has more than 35 years of industry experience, working for Lucky Stores, Albertsons and Supervalu in Southern California. She recently worked as […]
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Arizona Food Marketing Alliance Hosts Annual Golf Classic
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA) recently hosted its annual Golf Classic at the We-Ko-Pa Golf Club near Scottsdale. It marked the the sixth time the AFMA Golf Classic has returned to We-Ko-Pa. This year’s event attracted more than 300 golfers, including AFMA’s retail partners and their vendors. With 19 sampling holes on the course, […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Jack Link’s Protein Snacks Names Chief Marketing Officer, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Jack Link’s Protein Snacks has appointed Tom “TD” Dixon as the company’s first chief marketing officer. Dixon comes to Jack Link’s with more than 19 years of global marketing experience. Most recently, he served as chief marketing officer at Welch’s and previously held roles at Kimberly-Clark and the Schwan Food […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Northeast, Private Label Brands
Albertsons Introduces Exclusive Private Label Line Called Signature
Albertsons Cos. has launched its new store brand, Signature—the largest private label across all 2,286 of its stores. Signature is a multi-category brand developed to address consumers’ growing appetite for quality private label products from stores they trust, according to the Boise, Idaho-based grocery chain. The Signature line includes more than 4,000 items—from coffee to juice, […]
Posted in, Aldi, Home Page Latest News, Store News, West
Next Round Of SoCal Aldi Stores To Open April 21
About a month after it debuted its first California stores, Aldi will open its next round of stores in the region on Thursday, April 21. Six of the 10 new stores will be located in Los Angeles County, three in Orange County and one in San Bernardino County. “California customers who are new to Aldi […]