Market of Choice, Oregon’s largest independent, family-owned grocer, is expanding its private label offerings with the launch of a new supplement collection developed in partnership with Highland Laboratories, a dietary supplement manufacturer based in Mount Angel, Oregon. Market of Choice’s private label line, called MoC Apothecary, features products that span three categories: Single ingredient – […]
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Legislation Impacting Grocers Across California Coming From Many Directions
Ron Fong, president and CEO of the California Grocers Association, has his hands full. Legislation impacting his membership has been wide-ranging and ongoing this year, from immigration and SNAP to self-checkouts and even shopping cart retrieval. As of this publication date, the California legislature had reconvened for two weeks to try and come to a […]
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USC Marshall School Of Business Appoints Dimond As Executive Director
The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business Executive Education has named Andrea Dimond, senior director of strategy and development at the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), as its next executive director of food industry programs. Dimond succeeds Cynthia McCloud, who is retiring after 11 years in the position. USC Marshall credited McCloud’s […]
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URM, Superfridge Partner To Transform In-Store Promotions
URM Stores has begun a marketing agreement with Superfridge, an in-store media and promotions platform for retailers and CPG brands. Serving a mix of independents and chains such as Rosauers, Yoke’s Fresh Markets, Super 1 Foods and Harvest Foods, URM will deploy more than 100 Superfridge dual-temperature coolers with digital displays across member-owner grocery stores […]
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Save Mart Celebrates Store Reopening In Turlock, CA
The Save Mart Companies celebrated a store grand reopening Aug. 20 at 2595 Geer Road in Turlock, California. The location, which opened in 1972, offers an elevated shopping experience featuring locally-sourced everyday items, expanded fresh meat and produce departments, upgraded digital pickup services and a larger wine and spirits selection. “We’re excited to bring Turlock […]
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Albertsons Customers Can Earn Discounts With Seasonal Immunizations
Albertsons Cos. is offering $20 coupons for customers who get flu, pneumonia or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunizations at any of its pharmacies. The offer is available to anyone who receives a qualifying vaccine, making it helpful for families who immunize together. In addition, each person who receives a flu immunization could earn up to […]
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HGG Establishes Giving Foundation To Support Local Communities
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has established the Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation to advance education, promote health and wellness and support disaster-relief efforts. “At Heritage Grocers Group, we take pride in being an integral part of the communities we serve and are deeply committed to giving back in meaningful ways that create a lasting […]
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USC Food Industry Executive Program Taps Northgate’s Hendry
USC Marshall School of Business has named Mike Hendry, EVP of marketing and merchandising at Northgate Gonzalez Market, as the executive-in-residence for the Food Industry Executive Program (FIEP) for the 2025-26 academic year. “Each year, we invite a distinguished industry executive who embodies a passion for mentoring emerging leaders to serve as our executive-in-residence,” said […]