The annual Albertsons Companies Innovation Launchpad competition has begun, searching for emerging and innovative brands representing food, beverage and pet products. Independent food brands between $3 million and $10 million in net retail sales are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to compete at the Natural Products Expo West on March 4 in Anaheim, California. […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Central Market, Southwest
‘Unique Food-Focused Format’ Helped Scratch H-E-B’s Itch For Innovation
Stephen Butt, H-E-B’s president of shareholder relations and the Central Market division, talks about the origins of Central Market and how it has evolved over the years. What prompted the creation of Central Market? How did the idea for this concept come to be? In the mid-1980s, H-E-B was becoming “restlessly dissatisfied” with the lack […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly Alabama President To Retire, Successor Named
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. President and CEO Jerry McCann is retiring and will be succeeded this month by grocery industry veteran Christopher Brown. McCann has served the Bessemer, Alabama-based wholesaler for more than 36 years in many capacities, including the last three-and-a-half years as president. According to the PWADC Board of Directors, Brown brings […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Central Market, Southwest
‘Let’s Renew Our Wows’ – Central Market Celebrates 30 Years Of Sharing Love Of Food
With its launch 30 years ago in Austin, Texas, the foodie-focused Central Market format put H-E-B on the path to becoming the highly successful multi-format retailer it is today. Central Market was born out of the retailer’s desire to create something new and exciting for its shoppers. Inspired by European markets, the stores have winding […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers Introduces Private Label Organic Soups
Natural Grocers has introduced six new varieties of soups to its collection of Natural Grocers’ brand products. All six varieties are certified organic, non-GMO and crafted with plant-based, gluten- and dairy-free ingredients. Sustainability, premium quality and affordability are principles behind every Natural Grocers’ brand product, including these varieties of organic soups. Each is packaged in BPA-free pouches designed with […]
Posted inSouthwest, Albertsons, Corporate Store News
United Supermarkets Launches ’28-Day Challenge’ For New Year Resolutions
United Supermarkets, a Lubbock, Texas-based division of Albertsons Companies Inc., has launched its “28-Day Challenge” campaign to the United Supermarkets, Albertsons Market, Market Street and Amigos banners. The program, first introduced in January 2024, features a series of interactive games and actions linked to customers’ rewards loyalty accounts that the retailer’s registered dietitian designed to help users […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks, Cognira Partner To Boost Promotions
St. Louis-based Schnucks Markets Inc. is using Cognira’s AI-powered PromoAI solution to transform promotional planning, optimization and analysis across the grocer’s 114 stores. Schnucks selected Cognira’s PromoAI for its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and promotional workflows. PromoAI will help Schnucks enhance cross-department collaboration, leveraging data-driven insights to drive smarter, more effective promotions. The solution will manage all […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Food Stores, West
AFS, Kent’s Market Make Holiday Donation To Utah Hospital
Associated Food Stores (AFS) and Kent’s Market, a family-owned grocer with deep roots in northern Utah, donated $40,000 to Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City during the hospital’s annual patient holiday event Dec. 17. Themed this year as the “Twelve Days of Christmas, the event provided patients and their families with an afternoon of activities, an […]