Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News

Taylor Bros. Construction Builds Business Through Meijer Grow Program

Taylor Bros. Construction Co., a Columbus, Indiana-based construction company, has expanded its operations through participation in the Meijer Grow program, which supports local businesses within the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer’s footprint. Taylor Bros., established in 1933, previously worked on Meijer stores through other general contractors. “We were part of the team, just not working with […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, National, News, Walmart

Walmart Raises Pharmacy Technician Pay, Creates 3K Leadership Roles

Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has elevated 3,000 pharmacy technician positions to pharmacy operations team lead roles with increased pay and created expanded earning potential for techs across nearly 4,600 locations nationwide. The pharmacy operations team lead positions pay an average of $28 per hour, with the possibility to earn up to $42 per hour plus bonus […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, National, News, Whole Foods

Amazon To Close Go and Fresh Stores, Open 100+ Whole Foods Locations

Amazon is closing all its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores to focus on online grocery delivery and Whole Foods Market expansion, with various locations converting to Whole Foods stores. In addition, the Seattle-based company plans to open more than 100 new Whole Foods Market stores over the next few years and will expand same-day […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Cos. Names Pinkham EVP, Chief HR Officer

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has appointed Allison Pinkham EVP and chief human resources officer, effective Feb. 16. Pinkham brings more than 25 years of executive leadership and human resources experience to the retailer. She most recently served as chief human resources officer and executive committee member at Galderma, a global dermatology category leader. In that […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, National, News

BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Second Small-Format Market

BJ’s Wholesale Club is set to open its second BJ’s Market location on Jan. 30, marking the expansion of the retailer’s small-format concept designed to offer warehouse club value in smaller, more convenient locations. The 55,000-square-foot store – at 14595 South Military Trail in Delray Beach, Florida – is about half the size of a […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Foodtown, News, Northeast

Instacart Expands ARS Partnership With Omnichannel Technologies

Instacart has expanded its partnership with Allegiance Retail Services to deploy omnichannel retail technologies across ARS’s network of more than 125 independently-owned supermarkets in the Northeast. The expansion includes the introduction of Instacart’s AI-powered Caper Carts at select Foodtown stores, alongside new capabilities designed to unify Allegiance’s digital, loyalty and in-store experiences. Storefront Pro – […]