Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast, Weis Markets

Weis Markets Promotes Gleeson To COO

Weis Markets has promoted Bob Gleeson to chief operating officer of the company, where he will oversee its merchandising, marketing, advertising, store operations, information technology, asset protection and pharmacy departments. He also will have oversight of the supply chain departments, including distribution, transportation and manufacturing. He will continue to report to Jonathan H. Weis, chairman, […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Natural Grocers, Southwest

Natural Grocers Introduces Private Label Organic Coffee Pods

Natural Grocers has added four new varieties of single-use organic coffee pods to the its private label brand. Designed with quality and convenience in mind, the pods are compatible with most single-serve coffee makers. Made with plant-based mesh filters and paper lids, they are certified compostable at industrial composting facilities.  The line is also packaged […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest

Hy-Vee Revives Market Grille Restaurants With New Food Offerings

Hy-Vee Inc. is transitioning all of its in-store restaurants to Hy-Vee Market Grille locations, with new menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beginning Feb. 4, all Hy-Vee restaurants will feature the new breakfast offerings. The new menus for lunch and dinner will roll out throughout February. The transition will happen in phases, after which Hy-Vee […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Dierberg’s, Midwest

Dierbergs Markets Expands Delivery Options With Uber Eats

Missouri-based Dierbergs Markets has begun a new partnership with Uber Eats, further expanding its delivery options. The collaboration makes Dierbergs’ groceries, pantry staples and ready-to-eat meals available through the Uber Eats platform. In addition to partnerships with DoorDash and Shipt, customers can browse a wide selection of Dierbergs’ offerings through the Uber Eats app or […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Tops Launches Annual Check Out Hunger Campaign

Tops Friendly Markets has launched its annual Check Out Hunger campaign, taking place in all stores through Feb. 8. Since its inception in 2004, the effort has raised nearly $6.5 million for participating food banks, making an impact in the fight against food insecurity. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, among households with children, 17.9 percent […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest

H-E-B Donates $1M, Sends Supplies For California Wildfire Relief

As wildfires continue to spread throughout the greater Los Angeles area, H‑E‑B has mobilized to provide aid that will support residents and nonprofits responding in impacted communities, including a donation of $1 million and truckloads of supplies. Since the fires began, H-E-B has sought ways to help with critical outreach. From Jan. 13-17, H-E-B sent […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Opens 350-Acre Home Office Campus In Bentonville, AR

Walmart has unveiled its new home office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, a 350-acre sustainably-designed workplace. The campus represents a multibillion-dollar investment in associate experience, environmental leadership and community development, featuring mass timber construction, smart building technology, offices designed to be powered by renewable energy and integration with downtown Bentonville. A phased opening approach will continue […]