Emilee De Martino has been named The Kroger Co.’s EVP and chief people officer, succeeding Tim Massa, who recently announced his retirement. De Martino plans to begin her time at Kroger by visiting with employees in stores, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and offices across the country. De Martino joins Kroger from McDonald’s Corp., where she […]
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Walmart, Constellation Sign Nuclear Power Purchase Deal In IL
Walmart and Constellation have announced a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement for emissions-free electricity from Constellation’s Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois. The agreement includes about 176 MW of wholesale supply, including 30 MW of expanded generating capacity, and marks Walmart‘s first nuclear PPA – among the first of its kind between a large retailer and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Partners With Petty Family For PVA Donation Drive
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has launched its annual in-store checkout campaign with long-time partner Food City, featuring NASCAR legend Richard Petty and his son Kyle Petty supporting the cause. Since 2011, Food City has raised more than $4.5 million for PVA, fueling its mission to ensure disabled veterans receive the benefits they earned, the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Preps For Fourth Of July With 13M Hot Dogs, 600K Lbs. Of Ground Beef
Hannaford Supermarkets is preparing for the Fourth of July, stocking up on summer favorites across its stores in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. The retailer estimates it will sell 13 million hot dogs, 600,000 pounds of ground beef, 1.4 million ears of corn, 25,000 bags of kettle chips, 30,000 fresh lobster rolls, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Unveils New Store In Naples, FL
Publix has debuted a new 48,388‑square‑foot store in the Neapolitan Way Shopping Center at 4601 9th St. N in Naples, Florida. The store, which opened July 2, features an upstairs seating area for customers, along with ramen bowl options and sushi, expanding the store’s fresh, ready‑to‑enjoy offerings. “We’re excited to welcome our customers to their […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Truck Driver Jaramillo Reaches 4M Consecutive Safe Miles
On the morning of June 24, H‑E‑B truck driver Jose Luis “JJ” Jaramillo became the fourth H‑E‑B driver to reach four million consecutive safe miles. In his nearly 40 years as a driver, Jaramillo averaged about 115,000 miles per year to reach four million, which is equivalent to more than 160 trips around the Earth. […]
Posted inFinance News, Featured News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger To Acquire Giant Eagle In $1.65B Deal
The Kroger Co. has announced its intention to acquire Giant Eagle, a family-owned food and pharmacy retailer, for $1.65 billion.
Posted inProduce News, Fresh Thyme, Midwest, News
Fresh Thyme Market Brings Back Lori Anne Peaches For Summer
Fresh Thyme Market is celebrating the return of Lori Anne Peaches, available for a limited time and offered exclusively in the Midwest at Fresh Thyme Market, excluding Minnesota. Known for their sweet-tart balance and bite, Lori Anne Peaches are tree-ripened longer for unmatched juiciness and flavor. Each peach is hand-picked, gently packed and never machine-harvested, […]