Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Highlights Growth At Annual Shareholders’ Meeting

Wakefern Food Corp. is leveraging technology, new growth opportunities and the power of its family-owned member companies to ensure success for generations to come. That’s the message leadership delivered during the cooperative’s annual shareholders’ meeting Oct. 16 at the Hilton in Parsippany, New Jersey. Wakefern reported retail sales of $20.7 billion for the 52-week fiscal […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Atlanta Division Packs 1M Meals To Fight Hunger Across Southeast

Kroger’s Atlanta Division united employees, community partners and volunteers Oct. 16 for its Community Million Meal Pack, a large-scale hunger-relief initiative that provided one million meals to families. “We did it!” said Victor Smith, division president. “Families facing food insecurity during these uncertain times will know our communities care and stand ready to help.” In […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, National, News, Save A Lot

Save A Lot Donates $30K To Meals On Wheels America

Save A Lot has shared results of its first donation campaign with Meals on Wheels America, held in honor of National Grandparents Day. Over the two-week campaign, shoppers across 130 Save A Lot stores donated $14,916 to support local Meals on Wheels providers that deliver services to seniors experiencing hunger and isolation. Save A Lot […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest

BGC To Add Two FRESH By Reasor’s Stores In OK

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has entered into an agreement to acquire Uptown Grocery’s locations in The Village and Edmond, Oklahoma, which will become FRESH by Reasor’s stores following a short closure for conversion. “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to introduce our FRESH store with our exceptional service to The Village and Edmond communities,” […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Expands Beyond CA With First AZ Store

The store Vallarta Supermarkets will open in January at 5836 W. Camelback Road in Glendale, Arizona, will be its first outside of California. The  opening represents a milestone for the family-owned grocer, as well as a significant addition to the city’s retail landscape, meeting a demand for authentic Latino food and immersive shopping experiences.  “This […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. Names Riepenhoff Group VP Of Fresh Divisions

Wakefern Food Corp. has appointed Travis Riepenhoff as group VP of fresh divisions, succeeding Mark Van Buskirk, who has become group VP of center store. In his new role, Riepenhoff will oversee Wakefern’s fresh food divisions, including foodservice, bakery, meat, seafood, produce and floral. He will lead efforts to maintain Wakefern’s standards for quality, innovation […]