Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Dierberg’s, Midwest, News

Dierbergs Markets Offers Grocery Delivery, Carrot Tags Through Instacart

Dierbergs Markets, a 27-store independent grocer headquartered near St. Louis, has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day delivery, as well as deploying Carrot Tags, its electronic shelf label software integration, to help shoppers find ordered items and improve accuracy. “Our new partnership with Dierbergs is an exciting milestone, underscoring how Instacart’s solutions can amplify an […]

Posted inSustainability News, New Seasons Market, News, West

New Seasons Market Begins Earth Month Donation Campaign

In observance of Earth Month in April, New Seasons Market has begun its “Growing Better Together: 1% for Soil Health” campaign. The grocer is collaborating with more than 50 like-minded brands to contribute 1 percent of sales to support Zero Foodprint, a nonprofit that works with farmers to implement regenerative farming practices that restore soil health, […]

Posted inSustainability News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Launches Earth Month Challenge To Promote Sustainability

ShopRite is celebrating Earth Month in April by introducing an “Earth Month Challenge” for stores, encouraging employees to explore new ways to reduce their location’s environmental impact and increase sustainability. The top three ShopRite stores that take the most actionable steps to reduce their environmental impact will be recognized with special celebrations. According to ShopRite, […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News

AWG’s Best Choice Brand Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) member retailers and teammates celebrated the 40th anniversary of its flagship private brand, Best Choice, during the recent Innovation Showcase. In 1985, Best Choice debuted with a mission to help member retailers offer shoppers a line of products that could compete with national brands in quality and price. In its […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Named On Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For List

Publix is included on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For List for the 28th consecutive year, ranking No. 42. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer is one of just four companies to make the list every year since its inception in 1998. “Part of Publix’s mission statement is to be dedicated to the dignity, value and […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Natural Grocers, News, Private Label Brands, Southwest

Natural Grocers Adds 3 Varieties Of Peruvian Chips To Private Label Line

Natural Grocers has introduced three varieties of non-GMO Peruvian chips to its Natural Grocers’ Brand Product lineup. Peru, the birthplace of the potato, is not only the source of these chips but also a global leader in biodiversity preservation. The country has maintained a moratorium on GMOs since 2011, prohibiting their entry and production to protect biodiversity, family […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Coborn's, Midwest

Coborn’s Acquires Kessler’s Grocery Stores In SD

Coborn’s Inc. has signed a purchase agreement to acquire two grocery stores operated by the Kessler family under the Kessler’s Food and Grocery banner in northeastern South Dakota. The locations included in the acquisition are:  Kessler’s Food and Grocery: 621 6th Ave. SE in Aberdeen, South Dakota; and  Kessler’s Food and Fuel: 308 N Broadway […]