West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has promoted two key leaders within the organization. Craig Benson has been named SVP and head of technology, and Levi Wingo has been named VP of operations. “This is an exciting time for Raley’s – we have built a strong leadership team that will support the advancement of our vision and purpose,” said Laura Croff, […]
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The Raley’s Companies is a private, family-owned and purpose-driven retail company headquartered in West Sacramento, California. Since our founding in 1935, our store operations have grown to include more than 235 locations across seven states and four Tribal Nations under nine well-known banners: Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods, Raley’s O-N-E Market, Bashas’, Bashas’ Diné, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods and Eddie’s Country Store.
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Raley’s Opens Third Raley’s O-N-E Market Location
For the second time in recent weeks, Raley’s has converted an existing store into a Raley’s O-N-E Market. The newest location, the first in Nevada, opened for business in the Mount Rose area of Reno on May 1. “In line with our purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time, we are proud to have expanded the Raley’s O-N-E Market banner into Nevada,” said […]
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First Raley’s O-N-E Market Conversion Completed
Raley’s opened its newest Raley’s O-N-E Market in the Sacramento-area community of El Dorado Hills on April 17. This is the first time an existing Raley’s location has been converted into a O-N-E Market. “Raley’s O-N-E Market is an important part of our long-range strategy, and there will be additional conversions beyond this one,” said […]
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Raley’s Releases First Impact Report Highlighting Company’s Actions
Raley’s, headquartered in West Sacramento, California, released its first Impact Report, highlighting the organization’s actions in 2020 to support its purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time. “Our first Impact Report exemplifies our team’s dedication to prioritizing purpose over profit and our commitment to serving multiple bottom lines,” said […]
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Raley’s Food For Families Raises $3M-Plus For Local Food Banks
Raley’s Food For Families Annual Holiday Drive raised more than $3 million throughout the 2020 holiday season, the largest amount ever donated in the organization’s 35 years of hosting the event. The donations, which came from customers in-store and online between Nov. 2 and Dec. 31, will provide more than three million meals for those […]
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First Raley’s O-N-E Market Now Open In Truckee, CA
The first-ever Raley’s O-N-E Market opened in the Northern California town of Truckee on Saturday, June 27. The 35,000-square-foot location blends the grocer’s 85-year commitment to exceptional service with a focus on transparency and education to create what it calls a unique shopping destination with a highly curated product selection. “It has become increasingly clear […]
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Raley’s Opens Newest Bel Air Location In Rancho Murieta, CA
Raley’s opened its newest Bel Air location May 20 in the Sacramento County community of Rancho Murieta. The 35,000-s.f. store is the community’s first full-service grocery store and provides more convenient access to fresh foods and other essential items. “We have long been committed to bringing a full-line grocery store to Rancho Murieta,” said Keith […]
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UFCW 8-Golden State Members Ratify Agreements With Raley’s
Members of UFCW 8-Golden State have voted overwhelmingly to ratify new agreements with the Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill supermarket chains in California. “Our members appreciate the value and security this contract provides, which would not be possible without the continued solidarity with their union,” UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said after the […]
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Raley’s Partners With Instacart To Expand Delivery Services
As part of their continued investment in e-commerce, Raley’s now offers home delivery service through Instacart. The West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has been offering pickup and delivery through its own online platform, eCart, since 2017, but this new partnership will allow the family-owned grocer to bring its offerings to even more customers. “The demand from […]
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Raley’s Private Label Chicken Now Antibiotic Free, Cage Free
Raley’s Private Label Chicken program has been relaunched with two significant improvements. For the first time in the grocer’s 84-year history, Raley’s brand chicken is now 100 percent antibiotic free and packaged in 100 percent recyclable trays. The changes to Raley’s Private Label Chicken are yet another step in Raley’s commitment to sustainability and health, […]
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Pilot Successful, Raley’s Implements Itasca Magic Computer Ordering
Raley’s is implementing Itasca Magic computer generated ordering and inventory optimization in all of its 129 locations. After a successful pilot run for Magic, Raley’s will roll out the and industry-standard DSD receiving service to its remaining stores. Itasca Magic is a computer-generated order and inventory management system that optimizes inventory. The system forecasts consumer […]
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Raley’s Food For Families Names 2019 Board Officers
Raley’s Food For Families has named the officers of its 2019 board of directors, with Jennie Teel-Wolter as board president and Heather Dubinetskiy as VP. Other approved officers include Raley’s executive team members Ken Mueller, CFO; Kevin Konkel, chief operations officer; and Becca Whitman, senior manager of community relations for Raley’s and executive director of […]
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Raley’s Relaunches Private Label Lines With Greater Transparency
Raley’s is revamping its entire private label program, including the Raley’s, Raley’s Purely Made and Nob Hill Trading Co. brands. The relaunch includes a major expansion of the Purely Made brand, featuring additional standards and products for clean, affordable eating. “The Raley’s brand is high-quality products at a value,” says the company. “Raley’s Purely Made […]
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Raley’s Invests In Two Acquired Locations In Reno
West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has invested in and improved two of its recently acquired Reno, Nevada, area stores. Raley’s in Mira Loma received expanded product offerings while Raley’s on Caughlin Parkway also received expanded product offerings plus a new décor package. When Raley’s acquired the Scolari’s locations earlier this year, each store was set to […]
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Raley’s To Sell 13 Aisle 1 Fuel Stations To Anabi Oil
Raley’s plans to sell its 13 Aisle 1 fuel stations to Anabi Oil, a Southern California family business and c-store operator. Anabi Oil is prepared to assume operations of the fuel stations as of early 2019, under the name Aisle 1. The deal will make Anabi’s Aisle 1 locations and Raley’s exclusive fuel partners. The fuel stations are […]
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Raley’s Moving Sugary Cereals To The Bottom Shelf
Raley’s continues to reimagine its grocery aisles with another move in the name of health and wellness. The retailer is changing the layout of its cold cereal aisles by giving prime placement to cereals with less added sugar, taking into account the amount of added sugar respective to the calorie count and serving size. Cereals […]
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Raley’s Revamps Its Check Stands With Better-For-You Options
Raley’s is reimagining the checkout experience in an effort to help customers make better decisions at the check stand. The California-based retailer has reduced the overall candy offerings at its check stands by 25 percent, fully eliminated conventional candy and replaced it with a selection of snack options that take nutritional value, portion control and […]
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Raley’s Promotes Online Shopping With New Video Campaign
Raley’s has launched a new video campaign promoting its online shopping service, developed with “an understanding of how Raley’s shoppers and non-shoppers use online shopping,” the company says. The grocer conducted a series of focus groups and online surveys to understand what customers want from their online grocery experience. The retailer found that convenience is […]
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Raley’s Strategic Initiatives Focus On Customers, Concepts, Team Members
Kevin Konkel, who was appointed to the newly created role of chief operations officer at Raley’s this past March, kicked off a trio of executives from the West Sacramento-based grocery who addressed the audience at the Western Association of Food Chains annual convention in May. Konkel was followed by Deirdre Zimmermann, SVP of marketing, and […]
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Raley’s Launches New Pharmacy Mobile App With Mscripts
Through a new partnership, Raley’s is integrating mscripts’ mobile pharmacy solutions with a new Raley’s pharmacy app, Rx Refill On-The-Go. The app will offer a new tool that will support text notifications when a prescription is ready for pick up and a refill is due to be ordered. Customers will be able to use the mobile and web […]