Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS has been ranked the No. 1 grocery vendor leader for the ninth consecutive year and No. 2 overall on the RIS Software LeaderBoard. In this edition’s 51 ranking charts, ECRS was ranked within the top five spots out of 33 applicable categories. ECRS ranked within the top two of the following categories: […]
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Thermal Custom Packaging Offers Green Alternative To Dry Ice
Hialeah, Florida-based Thermal Custom Packaging, a company specializing in transportation solutions for sensitive healthcare and military cargo, is making an impact on frozen food delivery with a green alternative to dry ice. Coming in two below freezing temperature variations: -16°C (3.2°F) and -21°C (-5.8°F), TCP’s Phase Change Material makes frozen food delivery more environmentally friendly, […]
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Publix Plans To Open Second Kentucky Location
Publix Super Markets Inc. says it has signed a lease for a second store in Kentucky. Like the first store in the state, this location will be in Louisville, located at the northeast corner of Ballardsville and Brownsboro roads in Jefferson County. The store will feature a 55,701-square-foot Publix supermarket, including a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy […]
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Kroger Expanding Fulfillment Network With New CFC In North Carolina
The Kroger Co. says it will offer delivery to more Americans through the addition of a new customer fulfillment center in North Carolina. Powered by the Ocado Group, the facility will combine vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide an affordable and fast fresh food delivery service as part of the company’s seamless ecosystem. “The acceleration of […]
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Nichols Promoted To President, COO Of Houchens Food Group
James K. Nichols has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Houchens Food Group Inc., according to an announcement by Houchens Industries Inc. Chairman and CEO Dion W. Houchins. Nichols joined Houchens Food Group Inc. in June 2010 and most recently served as VP and chief operating officer. He is also a member […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Two Florida Stores
Sprouts Farmers Market, a specialty market offering local and organic produce, will open two new stores in Florida in December. The new Boynton Beach location will open at 9850 Jog Road on Dec. 10, and a West Palm Beach store at 1901-B North Military Trail will open Dec. 15. Sprouts opened a store in Dania Beach, […]
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Sedano’s Giving Free Groceries To Those In Need This Holiday Season
Miami, Florida-based Sedano’s Supermarkets, an independent Hispanic grocer, will give its most loyal customers the chance to win free groceries throughout December. Following another pandemic year, the grocer will be doing grocery giveaways to help with local customers’ holiday expenses. Intending to thank loyal customers while introducing their latest online ordering platform, which offers same-day […]
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Publix Honors Leaders With Company’s Most Prestigious Award
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets recognized 12 leaders with the George W. Jenkins Award during a dinner celebration on Dec. 1. The honor – named after Publix’s late founder – was presented to seven store managers, three recently promoted district managers and two support leaders who exemplify leadership, perpetuate the Publix culture and demonstrate commitment […]