Irvine, California-based Advantage Solutions has acquired Brandshare, a provider of omnichannel brand experiences through product sampling and digital engagement, from private equity investors Aperion Management, Leeds Novamark Capital and Ocean Avenue Capital Partners. Brandshare partners with consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers to bring to life e-commerce, venue-based and event-based sampling, digital marketing campaigns and […]
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Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Retailer of the Year, West
The Save Mart Co. Rooted In The Region, Understanding Of Customers
Zeb Early, VP of frozen, dairy, deli and dry grocery, has been with The Save Mart Companies for close to 20 years. He attended college at Chico State and, while there, started working for a grocery store on the night crew. He later worked with a small independent group that was acquired by Fleming, which […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Stater Bros. Markets, FirstFruits Donate 20K Pounds Of Apples
Stater Bros. Markets recently donated 20,000 pounds of apples to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino as part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program sponsored by FirstFruits Marketing of Washington. The donation helps local food banks to provide fruit to the underserved in the local community. “No one should ever go hungry, and everyone should have access to […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, West
Cornerstones Of Communication, Connections And Cohesion
Headquartered in the heart of California’s Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies serves more than 200 communities across the state and neighboring Nevada. The company has been in business for 70 years with Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Food stores, distribution centers and a transportation facility employing more than 14,000 team […]
Posted inMarketing News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ To Commemorate Navajo Police Officers Day May 13
Arizona-based Bashas’ Diné Markets will honor the commitment and dedication of the Navajo Nation law enforcement community with complimentary treats on May 13 for Navajo Police Officer’s Day. The nine grocery stores on the Navajo Nation will serve free pumpkin cookies and donuts from their bakeries, as well as free 12-oz. coffees and 24-oz. soft […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, West
Select Save Mart Stores Serve As Innovation Labs
In 1952, the first Save Mart opened in Modesto, California, with the aim to offer Central Valley families the freshest food at the greatest value, according to the company’s website. “It was the foundation for Save Mart’s service-oriented grocery store experience. Since then, Save Mart has grown to 83 stores from Tehachapi to Chico and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos., Marketplacer Partner For Executive Fireside Chat
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has partnered with Marketplacer to present an executive fireside chat on May 11 titled, “The New State of Marketplaces and Their Opportunity for Growth,” at the Retail Innovation Conference in Chicago. The session features a discussion on the state of the industry between Jas Krdzalic, senior director of marketplace strategy at Albertsons Cos., and […]
Posted inSustainability News, West
3 Ways Grocery Leaders Support Sustainability
Sponsored Content Support for green grocery innovation has been gaining momentum across the industry. Kane McCord, host of the Fresh Thinking podcast, recently sat down with Mark Koppang, director of sustainability at Raley’s – a regional chain with 126 locations serving California and Nevada – to discuss environmental leadership in the grocery industry. Key takeaways […]