As part of its ongoing support of communities impacted by recent wildfires, Bristol Farms has begun fundraising campaigns for California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen and Pasadena Humane. The L.A. Strong effort is a “give at the registers” program in all 13 Bristol Farms locations. From March 1-14, shoppers could donate $1, $5 or $10 […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Exceeds Goal During Gift Of Warmth Clothing Drive
Tops Friendly Markets collaborated for the second year with M&T Bank and The Salvation Army for the Gift of Warmth campaign, a winter clothing drive. The 39th annual campaign collected 4,848 items – hats, gloves, mittens and scarves – in bins at 53 Tops locations and 84 M&T branches in the Buffalo-Rochester, New York, region. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Natural Grocers, Private Label Brands, Southwest
Natural Grocers Debuts Private-Label Organic Mussels
Natural Grocers is expanding its frozen seafood offerings with a new private label product – Natural Grocers Brand Organic Mussels. Sustainably rope-grown in Chile’s waters, the whole-shell mussels are fully cooked, containing protein and other nutrients. They are the latest addition to the Natural Grocers Brand Frozen Seafood line, joining wild-caught cod and shrimp selections. […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Fareway, Midwest, News
Lottery Ticket Purchases At Checkout Debut In Select Fareway Stores
Powerball and Mega Millions tickets are now available for purchase in checkout lanes at select Fareway stores in Iowa, marking the option’s state debut. The Iowa Lottery purchase process, called Easy Play, soon will roll out to all Fareway locations in the state that sell tickets. Customers will be able to buy easy-pick tickets (meaning […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Cochran Named Food City’s Store Manager Of The Year
Food City named Mitch Cochran as its 2025 Jack C. Smith Store Manager of the Year during a meeting Feb. 27 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The award is named in memory of the company’s founder and former chairman of the board. Cochran, who manages Food City No. 743 in Cleveland, Tennessee, achieved outstanding performance across a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Seeking ‘Quest For Texas Best’ Entries
H-E-B is accepting entries through April 23 for its 12th annual “Quest for Texas Best,” a competition to find the top products made in the state. Participants will compete for a combined $100,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to land their products on H-E-B shelves across the state. Over the past decade, H-E-B has […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Establishes E-Commerce Unit To Accelerate Online Growth
The Kroger Co. has established a new e-commerce business unit, aligning the teams contributing to all aspects of the online customer experience under the leadership of Yael Cosset, EVP and chief digital officer. Cosset, who also will continue in his role as SVP and chief information officer, will expand his responsibilities to include the new e-commerce […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG Brands Introduces New Products Focused On Innovation, Health, Convenience
AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., has introduced a lineup of new grocery products this quarter that includes an array of flavors, health-focused options and products that cater to convenience and growing consumer trends. The new AWG Best Choice private label products include: Avocado cooking spray – A health-conscious alternative […]