Allegiance Retail Services opened a Foodtown on March 28 at 1490 Clove Road in Staten Island, New York. Formerly known as Olive Tree Marketplace, the rebranded store brings all the hallmarks of a Foodtown family-owned and operated supermarket, featuring traditional departments and products. To celebrate, a customer appreciation day and ribbon cutting ceremony were held […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway, Murphy Family Foundation Pack Meals For Easter
Employees with Fareway Stores Inc. continued the company’s annual tradition of teaming up with the Murphy Family Foundation to pack meals ahead of Easter in Johnston, Iowa. Forty-eight volunteers, split between two shifts, assembled 2,000 meal kits for a total weight of 12,000 pounds. The 9 a.m. crew, consisting of 21 Fareway team members and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest, Supply Chain News
H-E-B Truck Driver Marks 4M Miles Safely Driven On Texas Roads
H-E-B truck driver Homer Flores recently accomplished a new milestone – driving four million miles consecutively without a single accident or traffic incident. On April 14, he reached the mark after a delivery run from Kingsville to Corpus Christi, Texas. Upon arrival, his official tally was 4,000,007 consecutive miles. He was greeted by family, friends, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, Walmart
Walmart Uses Geospatial Technology To Expand Delivery Zones
Walmart is using advanced geospatial technology to divide geographic areas into precise hexagonal grids, optimizing delivery zones. According to Walmart, the technology allows for more accurate mapping of delivery areas, enabling multiple stores to fulfill a customer’s order in one trip. “Convenience is a key driver of our growth, and technology is what enables us […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co., West
Kroger Appointments Include New Presidents At 3 Divisions
Kroger Co. has announced leadership appointments involving four of its divisions in the West and Midwest. Joe Kelley, formerly president of the Colorado-based King Soopers & City Markets division, has become SVP of retail divisions. Kelley succeeds Kenny Kimball, who returns to the Utah-based Smith’s division as president. Chris Albi, group VP of operations at […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets Begins Renovating ShopRite In Derby, CT
Cingari Family Markets has begun renovating the ShopRite at 49 Pershing Drive in Derby, Connecticut. The updates will introduce a fresh, contemporary store design, along with expanded departments and upgraded amenities that provide greater convenience, variety and an elevated shopping experience. Construction is expected to wrap up by late spring. The store will remain open […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Sam’s Club Shares Vision, Growth Strategy
At Walmart Inc.’s 2025 Investment Community Meeting, Sam’s Club shared its long-term vision and growth strategy to redefine the club model. The $90 billion business, which began as an experiment over four decades ago, has plans to double membership and more than double sales and profit over the next eight to 10 years. Sam’s Club […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Center Store, Midwest, News
AWG Brands Introduces Pure Wonder By Best Choice
AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has launched Pure Wonder by Best Choice, a new brand dedicated to pets. Available this month, the brand offers a comprehensive range of pet products, including food and essentials for dogs, cats and birds. The decision to introduce Pure Wonder by Best Choice […]